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4-Week Program Dates – Summer 20267-Week Program Dates – Summer 2026
July 12 – August 7, 2026June 20 – August 8, 2026

Applications For Summer 2026 are Open — Apply Now

Important Dates for Summer 2026 Applicants

All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified below.

Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: Application and Materials DeadlineDecision ReleasedApplicant Response Deadline
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 7, 2026 Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, February 17, 2026
Regular application and financial aid deadline*
Complete your application by this date to receive a decision soon after 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. Financial aid will be awarded subject to availability of funds.		Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, March 24, 2026
International student deadline*
International 4-Week SSP, 7-Week SSP Residential, or 7-Week SSP Commuting applicants must complete their application by this date in order to apply on time for an I-20 and a Student Visa.

International 7-Week SSP Online applicants have until the late application deadline to complete the program application.
 
Current U.S. visa holders whose visa permits for-credit study have until the late application deadline to complete their application.		Wednesday, February 11, 2026Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, March 24, 2026
Late application deadline*
Complete your application by this date. Financial aid is not available to late applicants.		Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (or earlier if all course waitlists are full)On a rolling basis within 3 weeks of completed application following the regular decision release on March 10Within 2 weeks of offer of admission
*All materials (application including essays, counselor report, transcripts, current grades, online rules and media release from parent/guardian, TOEFL ibt/IELTS/Duolingo scores if English is not your native language, and application fee) must be submitted in order for an application to be considered complete.

Important Dates for Summer 2026 Admitted Students

All deadlines are the dates by which materials must be submitted online. All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

Course Registration and Payment Dates and Deadlines4-Week SSP Residential (only)7-Week SSP Residential7-Week SSP Commuting7-Week SSP Online
Pre-registration opens
Students must complete pre-registration in their MyDCE Portal after being admitted into the program but before registering for a course.		Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9 a.m. ETThursday, February 19, 2026, 9 a.m. ETThursday, February 19, 2026, 9 a.m. ETThursday, February 19, 2026, 9 a.m. ET
Course registration opensMonday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. ETMonday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. ETMonday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. ETMonday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET
Course registration for admitted financial aid recipients
Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for courses by this date.		Friday, March 13, 2026 (Early applicants)

Friday, March 27, 2026 (Regular applicants)		Friday, March 13, 2026 (Early applicants)

Friday, March 27, 2026 (Regular applicants)		Friday, March 13, 2026 (Early applicants)

Friday, March 27, 2026 (Regular applicants)		Friday, March 13, 2026 (Early applicants)

Friday, March 27, 2026 (Regular applicants)
Last day for residential students to register for coursesTuesday, April 7, 2026Tuesday, April 7, 2026N/AN/A
Full payment deadline
You must be registered for your course(s) by this date to make the full payment. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
If admitted after this date, full payment is due immediately upon registering for your course(s). Registration with immediate full payment remains open through June 15, or June 1 for on-campus courses.		Tuesday, April 7, 2026Tuesday, April 7, 2026Monday, May 11, 2026Monday, May 11, 2026
Course changes deadline
After June 21 (7-Week) or July 12 (4-Week), all course changes, drops, and withdrawals must be approved by the Secondary School Program Office.		Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines4-Week SSP Residential (only)7-Week SSP Residential7-Week SSP Commuting7-Week SSP Online
Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund and program fee refund Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund and program fee refundN/AWednesday, July 1, 2026Wednesday, July 1, 2026Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition or program fee refund
Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade		Friday, July 31, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026
Residential refund deadlines:4-Week SSP Residential (only)7-Week SSP Residential
Residential cancellation deadline for 100% housing and meal plan refundWednesday, April 8, 2026Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Residential cancellation deadline for 50% housing refund and 100% meal plan refundMonday, May 11, 2026Monday, May 11, 2026
Residential cancellation deadline for 25% housing and 100% meal plan refundFriday, June 19, 2026Friday, June 19, 2026
Residential cancellation deadline for 0% housing refund and prorated meal plan refundSaturday, July 11, 2026Saturday, June 20, 2026
Additional Requirement Deadlines4-Week SSP Residential (only)7-Week SSP Residential7-Week SSP Commuting7-Week SSP Online
Accessibility services request deadline for housing and meal plan accommodationsTuesday, April 7, 2026Tuesday, April 7, 2026N/AN/A
Accessibility services request deadline for academic accommodationsMonday, May 11, 2026Monday, May 11, 2026Monday, May 11, 2026Monday, May 11, 2026
ID Card photo upload deadlineFriday, May 18, 2026Friday, May 18, 2026Friday, May 18, 2026Friday, May 18, 2026
Immunization and medical records requirement deadlines:
Submit immunization documentsSubmit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registeringSubmit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registeringSubmit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registeringN/A
Submit Medical History and Consent formSubmit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registeringSubmit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registeringSubmit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registeringN/A
I-20 certificate requirements deadlines: 
Last day to register for I-20 eligible course loadMonday, April 20, 2026Monday, April 20, 2026Monday, April 20, 2026N/A
Last day to submit the International Student QuestionnaireThursday, April 23, 2026Thursday, April 23, 2026Thursday, April 23, 2026N/A
Last day to submit all supporting documentation for I-20 applicationThursday, April 30, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026N/A
Additional Dates for Planning4-Week SSP Residential (only)7-Week SSP Residential7-Week SSP Commuting7-Week SSP Online
Residential Student move-inSunday, July 12, 2026Saturday, June 20, 2026N/AN/A
OrientationSunday, July 12, 2026Sunday, June 21, 2026Saturday, June 20, 2026N/A
Classes BeginMonday, July 13, 2026Monday, June 22, 2026Monday, June 22, 2026Monday, June 22, 2026
Final exams
Classes may continue to meet during the exam period		Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6, 2026Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026
Last day for residential move-outFriday, August 7, 2026Saturday, August 8, 2026N/AN/A
Grades available online
Transcripts can be requested through the MyDCE Portal after grades are available.		Tuesday, August 18, 2026Tuesday, August 18, 2026Tuesday, August 18, 2026Tuesday, August 18, 2026
HolidaysDates
Memorial Day
Offices closed		Monday, May 25, 2026
Juneteenth
Offices closed		Friday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day
No classes; offices closed		Friday, July 3, 2026

Administrative offices are closed on weekends and University holidays.

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