2021 Program Dates
June 20–August 6, 2021
Stay on top of important application and registration dates for the Secondary School Program.
Visit the Admissions and Program Cost pages for more detailed information about application, financial aid, and registration policies.
Important Dates for Applicants
Please note, we have removed deadlines that are no longer applicable toward your fully online summer experience.
| Application Open and Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online application available See admissions for required application materials | Tuesday, December 1 |
| Early application deadline | Tuesday, January 26 at noon (Decisions released by February 25 at 5 pm.) |
| Regular application deadline | Thursday, March 4 at noon (Decisions released by March 29 at 5 pm.) |
| Late rolling application deadline | Monday, May 3 or until program is full (Decisions released 10 business days from time of completed application submission.) |
| Financial aid application available See program cost for financial aid eligibility requirements. | Tuesday, December 1 |
| Financial aid application deadline | Tuesday, January 26 at noon |
| Financial aid award decisions | Monday, February 22 at 5 pm |
| Second round financial aid application deadline If funds are available after first-round financial aid decisions. | Thursday, March 4 at noon |
| Second round financial aid award decisions | Monday, March 29 at 5 pm |
Important Dates for Admitted Students
Please note, we have removed deadlines that are no longer applicable toward your fully online summer experience.
| Course Registration and Payment | Dates |
|---|---|
| Course registration opens Register early for best choice of courses. You must register and pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being withdrawn from the program. | Tuesday, March 2 at 9 am |
| Course registration deadline for admitted financial aid recipients Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for courses by this date. | Friday, March 12 (Early applicants) Thursday, April 15 (Regular applicants) |
| Full payment deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being withdrawn from the program. | Monday, May 17 |
| Registration deadline Last day for admitted students to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. | Thursday, June 17 |
| Course change period For registered students only; Secondary School Program approval required after 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 17. Please note our administrative offices will be closed June 18-19. Course advising will begin on June 20. | Friday, June 18 – Wednesday, June 23 |
| Course changes deadline | Wednesday, June 23 |
| Course Drop and Withdrawal | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Wednesday, June 23 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund | Wednesday, June 30 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade | Friday, July 23 |
| Additional Planning and Program Dates | |
|---|---|
| Accessibility services request deadline | Monday, May 17 |
| Orientation meetings | Sunday, June 20 |
| Classes begin Begin attending and participating in online classes from the first class meeting | Monday, June 21 |
| Final exams Classes may continue to meet during the exam period | Monday, August 2 – Friday, August 6 |
| Summer School ends | Friday, August 6 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, August 17 |
| Last day to make up EXT grades Instructor may set earlier due date | Friday, September 3 |
| Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Offices closed | Monday, May 31 |
| Independence Day (Observed) No classes; offices closed | Monday, July 5 |
Administrative offices are closed on University holidays, weekends, and July 2.
All deadlines are the dates by which materials must be submitted online or received at 51 Brattle Street. Deadlines are 11:59 eastern time unless otherwise specified above.
