Experience Pre-College at Syracuse University
Summer College – Online
Summer Semester
Credit & Noncredit
Explore potential college majors and academic interests in an online course this summer. Make friends in virtual events and activities that can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
Length: 3 & 6 weeks
Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates
Applications open for 2022 in December.
Summer College – On Campus
Summer Semester
Credit & Noncredit
Experience what college is really like: take a college-level course, live in a residence hall, have meals with friends in a dining hall, and participate in activities and events on campus.
Length: 2 & 6 weeks
Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates ages 15 years or older
Applications open for 2022 in December.
Accelerated Semester Online
Fall and Spring Semesters
Credit
Enroll in an online college-level course while still in high school. Eight-week courses are open to high school students who want to get ahead during the fall or spring semesters.
Length: 8 weeks
Eligibility: Current high school juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates
Accepting Applications for Fall 2021.
Orange Academy Online
Fall and Spring Semesters
Noncredit
Orange Academy online offers high engagement learning opportunities in a low stress academic environment for adults and high school students to pursue a passion or interest.
Length: 4 & 8 weeks
Eligibility: Current high school students ages 14 years or older or high school graduates
Accepting Applications for Fall 2021.
Pre-college students at Syracuse University who successfully complete their course will walk away with a Certificate of Completion and a Syracuse University transcript.
Hear from Our Alumni
“The interactive learning experience allowed me to gain knowledge, gave me valuable life skills and made me more prepared. It positively impacted my life by opening my eyes to a possible career path.”
— Carver M., Summer College – Online 2020 student
“It gave me the opportunity to meet new students that are interested in the same classes as me. This program positively impacted my life because it helped me get in touch with my creativity and imagination.”
— Adriana H., Summer College – Online 2020 student
Facts and Figures
45
U.S. States and territories represented by students from 2016 – 2020
50+
international countries and regions represented by students from 2016 – 2020
98%
of our alumni report that the experience prepared them for college and beyond
From Pre-College to a Bright Future. Companies where some of our pre-college alumni work
Spotify
EY
Walt Disney World
pwc
Goldman Sachs
Ready to Start Your Pre-College Journey?
