Harvard University: Seven-Week Program for High School Students 2025

Harvard University’s Harvard Summer Secondary School Program offers an opportunity for students to study at Harvard (either on-campus or online) for seven weeks in the summer, getting fully immersed in the college experience, while earning real university credit.

There are over 300+ courses on campus, online, and abroad students can enroll in for credit, professional development, and/or enrichment.

Every summer we offer students young and old from around the globe the opportunity to experience what it’s like to study and live at America’s premier institution for higher learning.

With more than 300 courses on campus, online, and abroad, you can study for credit, for professional development, or for enrichment.

Each of these classes is a real college course, taught by Harvard College professors and distinguished visiting faculty, and taken for college credit. Summer classes cover over 50 different topic areas, from the humanities to STEM and everything in between, from acting to creative writing, computer science, neuroscience, film, philosophy, psychology, and much more.

Expand your worldview: Learn and connect with students from all over the globe. You’ll also study alongside undergraduate students, graduate students, and working professionals.

Become a stronger college applicant: Participating in the Secondary School Program will not only enhance your college application, but the experiences you gain will also make you a more informed applicant and confident college student.

College Prep: You can participate in a variety of activities that expose you to college academics, campus life, and the admission process, including a fair with more than 75 colleges throughout the country, organized visits to New England colleges, such as Brown and Yale, and workshops to prepare you to write a college application essay or take college exams.

Live independently: You may choose to live on campus at Harvard, attend as a commuter, or take your courses online. However, living on campus provides an excellent opportunity to become a more independent, confident individual.

Get out and about: From free films and concerts to volunteer opportunities and day trips, there’s always something going on at Harvard.