Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania

Penn delivers the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Students engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections within accelerated two-, three-, or six-week Penn Summer High School Programs.

Penn Summer Prep Program

Session A: July 4 - July 16, 2022

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Courses offered on-campus

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Non-credit program

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
International students welcome

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Financial aid for select Philadelphia students

The two-week program offers non-credit, immersive study in disciplines across the sciences, arts, and humanities. Students choose two modules to focus their studies and benefit from the University’s rich educational resources.

Penn Summer Academies

July 10 - July 30, 2022

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Non-credit program

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
International students welcome

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Financial aid for select Philadelphia students

For three intensive weeks, these non-credit academies encourage students to dive deep into exploratory research in a specific subject area, including American Sign Language, biomedical research, chemistry, experimental physics, mathematics, neuroscience, and social justice.

Pre-College Program

June 28 - August 6, 2022

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Courses offered online or on-campus

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Undergraduate credit offered

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Eligibility: Current 10th-11th grade students

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
International students welcome

The Pre-College Program offers undergraduate courses in a wide array of disciplines taught by Penn faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. Academic advising, access to University learning resources, and college admission workshops are also provided.

Coding Camps

Summer, 2022

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Non-credit program

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
3 unique courses offered online

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Summer Semester

Summer programs for high school students in Pennsylvania
Eligibility: Ages 13-18

Our Coding Camps are designed to enable students to explore their interests in a fun, high-touch learning environment and ignite an academic spark in the business and technology behind the games and apps you use every day.

What is Penn Summer Prep?

The Penn Summer Prep Program allows ambitious students to enroll in two undergraduate-level modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the University. Students can also experience college life on Penn's historic campus and explore the vibrant city of Philadelphia.

How much is Upenn summer program?

Tuition for the 2022 Penn Summer Prep program is $5,700 and includes program fees and residential costs. If you attend a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school, you may be eligible to attend Penn Summer Prep free of charge with a Penn Summer Scholarship.

How long is summer school in Pennsylvania?

Programs operate typically for four or five weeks, for four to five days, with six instructional hours per day. All campus programs require a minimum of 110 hours of instruction each summer. The content (i.e. curriculum) changes each summer so eligible PA-MEP students can attend for three years and not repeat content.

Does Upenn have a summer program?

Penn Summer offers current Penn students, alumni, and visiting students the opportunity to dive into exciting subjects and get ahead in academic pursuits. Enjoy the stellar resources of an Ivy League university and the freedom to explore a wide array of disciplines.