High School Students
Interested in learning more about the Summer College for High School Students opportunities for summer 2025? View the virtual information session recording here .
The Summer 2025 application will open on December 1, 2024, (first business day).
Experience the excitement of college life, take courses with world-renowned faculty, explore academic majors, and put yourself on a pathway for success! Taking online or on-campus courses during summer allows high school students ages 16 and 17 to experience college life by completing coursework alongside current undergraduate students. Students have access to more than 650 courses across academic disciplines during Summer Session so there's no better time to get a jumpstart on your college experience!
Admission and p articipation in the Summer College for High School Student pro grams are independent of the undergraduate admission process for Purdue University .
Want to live on campus over the summer? Check out the short-term courses page to explore one-week and two-week opportunities.
Why choose Purdue University for your summer college experience?
- We are Purdue
- Options to Fit Your Summer Schedule
- Preparing Students for College
- Affordability and Accessibility
- Return on Investment
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