Enrollment Options
Residential, Online, or Commuting – You Choose!
Students who enroll in Summer College for High Students have the freedom to choose courses that fit best with their summer plans. We offer residential (1-week and last 4-week modules only), commuting, and online options!
Residential Options
Students may live in one of our residence halls from July 10 - August 5 only. You can earn up to to 7 credit hours by completing regular Purdue courses alongside current students. Room and board for this experience is $1,469 - this includes 14 meals per week, breakfast is not provided.
If you are looking for a shorter stay on campus, Purdue University is excited to offer intensive 1-week, 1-credit opportunities for high school students. Move-in and orientation for each experience will occur on Sunday and class sessions will begin on Monday. Parents are invited to attend a closing session on Friday prior to move-out. View a list of 1-week, 1-credit options.
Online
Purdue offers multiple entry-level, online courses that will apply to your future plan of study or transfer to another institution. Courses will run for 4-12 weeks, depending on the module you select. Students may complete up to 7 total credit hours throughout the entire summer session. View a list of popular online options.
Commuting
Students may opt to live at home, but attend courses on the campus of Purdue University. These students will have the same access to campus facilities and extracurricular activities as residential students. Commuter students may register for up to 7 total credit hours throughout the entire summer session. View a list of popular options.
Student Benefits
Students enrolled in Summer College for High School Students may take advantage of campus resources offered to current Purdue Students. This includes access to the co-rec (a small fee is assessed if you are not enrolled in at least 6 credit hours), libraries, student success programs, summer activities, and more.
2022 Summer Modules
| 12 Week | 8 Week | 4 Week |
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| Full Summer Module: May 16 – August 5 |
First 8-Week Module: May 16 – July 8 |
Maymester: May 16 – June 10 |
| Second 8-Week Module: June 13 – August 5 |
Second 4-week Module: June 13 – July 8 |
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| Third 4-week Module: July 11 – August 5 |
The Summer 2022 application is open.