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Program Calendar for Pre-College Program

Applications for Summer 2024 open on December 1.

Summer 2024 Session ISummer 2024 Session IISummer 2024 Session III
June 23–July 5, 2024July 7–July 19, 2024July 21–August 2, 2024

Stay on top of important application and registration dates for the Pre-College Program.

Visit the Admissions and Program Cost pages for more detailed information about application, financial aid, and registration policies.

Important Dates for 2023 Applicants

Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: Dates
Online program and financial aid application available
See admissions for required application materials
See program cost for financial aid eligibility requirements.
Thursday, December 1
Early application and priority financial aid deadline*
Complete your application by this date to receive a decision before course registration begins.* If you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, please fill out the financial aid section of the program application.
Wednesday, January 25 at noon ET
(Decisions released Tuesday, February 21 by 5 pm)
Regular application and financial aid deadline*
Complete your application by this date to receive a decision before the payment deadline. If you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, please fill out the financial aid section of the program application. Financial aid will be awarded subject to availability of funds.
Wednesday, February 22 at noon ET
(Decisions released Tuesday, March 21 by 5 pm)
Late application deadline*
Complete your application by this date. Full payment is due upon registration for all accepted students. Financial aid is not available to late applicants.
Wednesday, April 26 at noon ET, or earlier if all course waitlists are full
(Decisions released on a rolling basis within 3 weeks of completed application.)
*All materials (application including essays, counselor report, transcripts, current grades, online rules and media release from parent/guardian, TOEFL ibt/IELTS scores if English is not your native language, and application fee) must be submitted in order for an application be considered complete.

Important Dates for 2023 Admitted Students

All deadlines are 11:59 pm eastern time unless otherwise specified.

Session I
June 25-July 7**
Session II
July 9-July 2
1
Session III
July 23-August
4
Course Registration and Payment Dates: 
Course registration opensMonday, February 27 at 9 amMonday, February 27 at 9 amMonday, February 27 at 9 am
Course registration deadline for admitted financial aid recipients
Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for classes by this date.
Friday, March 10 (Early Applicants)
Friday, April 7 (Regular Applicants)
Friday, March 10 (Early Applicants)
Friday, April 7 (Regular Applicants)
Friday, March 10 (Early Applicants)
Friday, April 7 (Regular Applicants)
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through the course registration deadline.
Thursday, April 13Thursday, April 13Thursday, April 13
Course registration deadline
Last day to register and pay your balance in full. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be submitted to HUHS within 7 days of registration.
Thursday, June 1Thursday, June 1Thursday, June 1
Course changes deadline
Course changes require Pre-College staff approval after April 13.
Thursday, June 15 Thursday, June 29Thursday, July 13
Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: Session I
June 25-July 7**
Session II
July 9-July 2
1
Session III
July 23-August
4
Last day to drop courses for 100% program fee refundThursday, April 13 Thursday, April 13 Thursday, April 13 
Last day to drop courses for 50% program fee refundMonday, June 12 Monday, June 26Monday, July 10
Last day to withdraw from course for no refund
Course on record with WN (withdrawal) grade
Wednesday, July 5Wednesday, July 19Wednesday, August 2
Immunization and Health Information Deadlines (all sessions)
COVID-19 Vaccination requirement
You will be dropped from courses, even after classes begin, if you do not upload your documentation.
Submit proof of vaccination within 7 days of registering
All other required immunizations deadlineFriday, May 19
Medical history and consent deadlineFriday, May 19
Additional Planning and Program Dates: Session I
June 25-July 7**
Session II
July 9-July 21
Session III
July 23-August
4
Accessibility services request deadline (including food allergies)Monday, May 15Monday, May 15Monday, May 15
ID Card photo upload deadlineFriday, May 19Friday, May 19Friday, May 19
Student and Family Orientation
This virtual orientation is for all Pre-College sessions and will be recorded. Students are required to attend or view the recording.
Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 – 7:30pm ETWednesday, June 14, 6:30 – 7:30pm ETWednesday, June 14, 6:30 – 7:30pm ET
Pre-College Passport Events Sign Up
Students are required to sign up and attend two events in each of the following categories: Academic Exploration, College Readiness, Social and Residential, Trips and Recreation. Admission events are optional.
Wednesday, June 14 – Wednesday, June 21Wednesday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 5Wednesday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 19
Student Check-in and Orientation
Orientation events for students will follow check-in.
Sunday, June 25,
1:00-3:00pm ET
Sunday, July 9, 1:00-3:00pm ETSunday, July 23, 1:00-3:00pm ET
Class Schedule 
Students take one course per session weekdays from 8:30-11:30, 12:00-3:00, or 3:15-6:15 and must attend all of their classes in their entirety including the last one to be eligible to pass the course.
Monday, June 26 – Friday, July 7**Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 21Monday, July 24 – Friday, August 4
Student Check Out
Students may check out with their proctor following their final class no later than 7:30pm. There are no formal closing events.
Friday, July 7 by 7:30pm ETFriday, July 21 by 7:30pm ETFriday, August 4 by 7:30pm ET
Grades available online
Transcripts may be requested in the MyDCE portal. Instructor evaluations will be available in online services approximately six weeks after each session.
Tuesday, July 18Tuesday, August 1Tuesday, August 15

**There will be no classes held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day