Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program (SSP)

The Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program (SSP) is a 4- or 7-week academic summer program for motivated high school students to take academically rigorous college courses for college credit. Participants may choose residential, commuter, or online formats and can take one 4-week course or a 7-week option with the potential for one or two courses. The program offers more than 200 courses across disciplines, college-preparation activities, and opportunities to study alongside undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Sessions begin in June and July and take place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an online participation option.

Earn college credit; college-preparation workshops and campus visits; residential life experience with supervision; extracurricular activities and day trips.

Motivated high school students; entering grades 9th through 12th; listed ages include 16, 17, 18.

Apply online via the program admissions portal on the Harvard Summer School website.