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Calendar for Secondary School Program

Applications for Summer 2024 open on December 1.

Summer 2024 4-Week Program DatesSummer 2024 7-Week Program Dates
July 14 – Aug. 9June 22 – Aug. 10

Important Dates for 2023 Applicants

All deadlines are the dates by which materials must be submitted online or received at 51 Brattle Street. Deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time unless otherwise specified below.

Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: Dates
Online application available
See admissions for required application materials
See program cost for financial aid eligibility requirements.
Thursday, December 1
Early application 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 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 22 at noon ET
(Decisions released Tuesday, March 21 by 5 pm)
International student deadline
International SSP Residential or 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 SSP Online applicants have until April 26 (the late application deadline) to complete the program application.
 
Current U.S. visa holders whose visa permits for-credit study have until April 26 (the late application deadline) to complete their application.
Friday, April 7 at noon ET
(Decisions released on a rolling basis within 3 weeks of completed application.)
Late application deadline
Full payment is due upon registration for all accepted students. Financial aid is not available to late applicants.
Wednesday, April 26 at noon ET
(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 the dates by which materials must be submitted online or received at 51 Brattle Street. Deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time unless otherwise specified below.

Course Registration and PaymentDates
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.
Wednesday, March 1
Course registration for admitted financial aid recipients
Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for courses by this date.
Friday, March 10 (Early applicants)

Friday, April 7 (Regular applicants)
International Student On-campus Registration Deadline
Last day to newly register in summer session on-campus courses if you need to apply for an I-20 to obtain an F-1 student visa.
Friday, April 21
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being withdrawn from the program.
Monday, May 15
On-campus course registration deadline
Last day to register for summer session on-campus courses if you have not yet verified your COVID-19 vaccination information with HUHS.
Thursday, June 1
Course registration deadline
Last day to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Students may only register for on-campus courses between June 1 and June 15 if they have submitted vaccination records before the deadline of June 1.
Thursday, June 15
Course changes deadline
After June 19, all course changes, drops, and withdrawals must be approved the Secondary School Program Office.
Thursday, June 22
Course Drop and WithdrawalDates
Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refundThursday, June 22
Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refundThursday, June 29
Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund
Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade
Friday, July 21
Additional Planning and Program DatesDates
I-20 certificate requirements deadlineMonday, May 1
Accessibility services request deadlineMonday, May 15
Immunization requirement deadlines
COVID-19 Vaccination requirement
You will be dropped from on-campus courses, even after classes begin, if you do not upload your documentation  
Submit proof of vaccination within 7 days of registering
All other required immunizationsFriday, May 19
Housing Deadlines:
Housing cancellation deadline for full refundMonday, May 15
Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a 40% feeWednesday, June 21
Housing cancellation for prorated meal plan refund onlyafter Wednesday, June 21
Residential Student Move-InSaturday, June 17
Orientation meetings for residential studentsSunday, June 18
Classes begin
Summer classes run from Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, August 4. Tuesday, July 4 is a University holiday and no classes will meet.
Tuesday, June 20
Make-up Class
Only classes scheduled to meet on both Mondays AND Tuesdays will require a make-up class. Please refer to your course syllabus for more information
Friday, June 23
Final exams
Classes may continue to meet during the exam period
Monday July 31 – Friday, August 4
Summer School endsSaturday, August 5
Grades available onlineTuesday, August 15
Last day to make up EXT grades
Instructor may set earlier due date
Friday, September 1
HolidaysDates
Memorial Day
Offices closed
Monday, May 29
Juneteenth
No classes; offices closed
Monday, June 19
Independence Day
No classes; offices closed
Tuesday, July 4
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and University holidays.

All deadlines are the dates by which materials must be submitted online or received at 51 Brattle Street. Deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time unless otherwise specified above.