Stay on top of important application and registration dates for the Pre-College and Secondary School programs.
Important Dates for Summer 2026 Applicants
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
| Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: | Application and Materials Deadline | Decision Released | Applicant 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. ET | Tuesday, 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. ET | Tuesday, 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, 2026 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET | Tuesday, 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 10 | Within 2 weeks of offer of admission |
Important Dates for Summer 2026 Admitted Students
Course Registration and Payment
| Dates and Deadlines | Pre-College (Sessions I, II, & III) | SSP Residential (4-Week & 7-Week) | SSP Commuting & Online (7-Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. ET | Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9 a.m. ET | Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9 a.m. ET |
| Course registration opens | Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET | Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET | Monday, 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) |
| Residential requirements and payment deadline Residential students must be registered in an eligible course load (8-credits for 7-Week and 4-credits for 4-Week) and paid in full by this date. Payment includes the program fee, room & meal plan, and tuition. If you do not, you risk being dropped from the residential program. | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | N/A |
| Commuting and Online payment deadline Commuting and Online students must be registered in course(s) by this date to make the full payment. Payment includes the program fee and tuition. 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. | N/A | N/A | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Course registration deadline Last day to register and pay your balance in full. Late registration is not permitted after this date. | Monday, June 1, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Course changes deadline Course changes require Pre-College staff approval after April 27. 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. | Session I: Thursday, June 11, 2026 Session II: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Session III: Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 4-Week: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7-Week: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
Course Drop and Withdrawal
| Deadlines | Pre-College (Sessions I, II, & III) | SSP Residential (4-Week & 7-Week) | SSP Commuting & Online (7-Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund and/or program fee refund Pre-College course drops require staff approval after April 27. Students are unable to drop courses online and must complete the course change form. | Monday, April 27, 2026 | 4-Week: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7-Week: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund and/or program fee refund Pre-College course drops require staff approval after April 27. Students are unable to drop courses online and must complete the course change form. | Session I: Monday, June 8, 2026 Session II: Monday, June 22, 2026 Session III: Monday, July 6, 2026 | 4-Week: N/A 7-Week: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition and/or program fee refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade. | Session I: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Session II: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Session III: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 4-Week: Friday, July 31, 2026 7-Week: Friday, July 24, 2026 | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
Additional Planning and Program Dates
| Additional Requirements | Pre-College (Sessions I, II, & III) | SSP Residential (4-Week & 7-Week) | SSP Commuting & Online (7-Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility services request deadline for housing and meal plan accommodations | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | N/A |
| Accessibility services request deadline for academic accommodations | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| ID Card photo upload deadline | Friday, May 22, 2026 | Friday, May 22, 2026 | Commuting: Friday, May 22, 2026 Online: N/A |
Residential Refund Deadlines (SSP Only)
| Deadlines | SSP Residential (4-Week & 7-Week) |
|---|---|
| Residential cancellation deadline for 100% housing and meal plan refund | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Residential cancellation deadline for 50% housing refund and 100% meal plan refund | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Residential cancellation deadline for 25% housing and 100% meal plan refund | 4-Week: Friday, July 10, 2026 7-Week: Friday, June 18, 2026 |
| Residential cancellation deadline for 0% housing refund and prorated meal plan refund | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
I-20 Certificate Requirements (SSP Only)
| Deadlines | SSP Residential & Commuting (4-Week & 7-Week) |
|---|---|
| Last day to register for I-20 eligible course load | Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| Last day to submit the International Student Questionnaire | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Last day to submit all supporting documentation for I-20 application | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
Immunization and Medical Records
| Deadline | All Residential and Commuting Programs |
|---|---|
| Submit Immunization Documents | Submit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registering |
| Submit Medical History and Consent Form | Submit proof to HUHS within 3 weeks of registering |
Additional Pre-College Planning and Program Dates
| Additional Requirements | Pre-College Session I | Pre-College Session II | Pre-College Session III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET |
| Pre-College Passport Events Sign Up — Academic Exploration and College Readiness Events Students are required to engage in events as part of the Pre-College Passport Program. Please register in MyDCE for two Academic Exploration and one College Readiness event. | Wednesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Wednesday, June 24 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Wednesday, July 8 – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
Important Dates Once Your Program Starts
| Program Event | Pre-College (Sessions I, II, & III) | SSP Residential (4-Week & 7-Week) | SSP Commuting & Online (7-Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Move-in/Pre-College Check-in | Session I: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:30–3 p.m. ET Session II: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 1:30–3 p.m. ET Session III: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:30–3 p.m. ET | 4-Week: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 12–4 p.m. 7-Week: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12–4 p.m. | N/A |
| Orientation | Pre-College Orientation events follow check-in | 4-Week: Sunday, July 12, 2026 7-Week: Saturday, June 20, 2026 | N/A |
| Classes Begin | Session I: Monday, June 22, 2026 Session II: Monday, July 6, 2026 Session III: Monday, July 20, 2026 | 4-Week: Monday, July 13, 2026 7-Week: Monday, June 22, 2026 | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
| Pre-College Passport Sign Up — Weekend Social Events and Trips Students are required to attend events as part of the Pre-College Passport Program. Please register in MyDCE for weekend social events and trips. | Session I: Wednesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 25 2026 Session II: Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 9, 2026 Session III: Wednesday, July 22 – Thursday, July 23, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Final Exams Classes may continue to meet during the exam period | N/A | 4-Week: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6, 2026 7-Week: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026 | Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| Last Day for Residential Check-Out/Move-Out Pre-College students may check out with their proctor following their final class no later than 8 p.m. There are no formal closing events. | Session I: Thursday, July 2, 2026, by 8 p.m. ET** Session II: Friday, July 17, 2026, by 8 p.m. ET Session III: Friday, July 31, 2026, by 8 p.m. ET | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | N/A |
| Grades Available Online Transcripts can be requested through the MyDCE Portal after grades are available. Pre-College Program instructor evaluations will be available in online services approximately six weeks after each session. | Session I: Thursday, July 9, 2026 Session II: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Session III: Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
University Holidays
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and University holidays.
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
