For more than 60 years Syracuse University’s Office of Pre-College Programs has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential college majors and careers in its renowned pre-college programs. Students not only learn about what it’s like to be a college student, they leave the program with more confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of being ready for college. Students can choose from over 100 courses in one of our four pre-college programs:
Summer College – On Campus
Immerse yourself in the full college experience: take a college-level course, live in a residence hall, have meals with friends in a dining hall, and participate in field trips, college tours, and activities on campus.
Applications for Summer College – On Campus 2022 Session III have been extended! Apply now!
Summer College – Online
Explore college life before stepping foot on campus! High school students can enroll in a college-level course, pursue their academic interests, and meet like-minded students in daily virtual events and activities.
Applications for Summer College – Online 2022 have been extended! Apply now!
Summer College – Hybrid
Expand your knowledge in a 6-week hybrid course. Live on the Syracuse University campus for two-weeks and then complete the final four weeks of your course online from the comfort of your own home – or wherever life takes you!
Applications for Summer College – Hybrid are now closed.
Summer College – On Location
Explore course options in one of Syracuse University’s homes on the west or east coasts! The Office of Pre-College Programs has expanded to several of Syracuse University’s academic centers with Summer College – On Location in New York City, NY or Los Angeles, CA! Commuter students, only.
Applications for Summer College – On Location are now closed.
Accelerated Semester Online
Earn college credit in online classes while still in high school! Syracuse University 8-week credit-bearing courses are open to high school students who want to get ahead during the fall or spring semesters.
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“My pre-college experience at Syracuse University was honestly AMAZING.”
— Michelle B., Summer College – Online Architecture student, 2020.