# College Credit Programs & Competitions for High School Students

Dual-enrollment and pre-college courses on this page grant transferable college credit — proof you can handle university coursework before you apply to university.

Credit programs beat audit-only summer camps on substance: a real transcript line with a real grade. Confirm transferability with your target colleges before you pay for credits.

39 verified programs match this page; 20 of the featured listings are free; 2 can be done online.

## Programs (39 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [UCLA Summer Sessions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ucla-summer-programs) | University of California, Los Angeles | $5,000 | hybrid | Grades 10–12 | 2027-06-12 |
| [AP Art and Design Portfolio](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ap-art-portfolio) | College Board | $100 | virtual | Grades 11–12 | 2027-05-08 |
| [Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Intensive](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/berklee-five-week-summer-performance-intensive) | Berklee College of Music | $7,000 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-21 |
| [Harvard Secondary School Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/harvard-secondary-school-program) | Harvard Summer School | $6,500 | hybrid | Grades 10–12 | 2027-02-10 |
| [UCLA Summer Discovery](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ucla-summer-discovery) | University of California, Los Angeles | $5,500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-28 |
| [Stanford University High School Summer College](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stanford-university-high-school-summer-college) | Stanford University | $14,000 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-20 |
| [UChicago Summer Session](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/uchicago-summer-session) | University of Chicago | $7,000 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-12 |
| [NYU Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nyu-pre-college-program) | New York University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [SCAD Pre-College Summer Art & Design Intensive](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scad-pre-college-summer-art-design) | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) | $4,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-05-28 |
| [Summer Discovery Pre-College Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-discovery-pre-college-programs) | Summer Discovery | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Syracuse University Summer College](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/syracuse-university-summer-college) | Syracuse University | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-01 |
| [Wentworth ImpactLab Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/wentworth-impactlab-precollege) | Wentworth Institute of Technology | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-05-15 |
| [Fordham University Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/fordham-university-pre-college) | Fordham University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-01 |
| [Boston University Summer Term for HS Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/boston-university-summer-term-for-hs-students) | Boston University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-29 |
| [Rutgers Summer Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rutgers-summer-scholars-program) | Rutgers University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-28 |
| [Cornell University Summer College](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cornell-university-summer-college) | Cornell University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-01 |
| [University of Montana Pre-College Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/university-of-montana-pre-college) | University of Montana | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [Marist College Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/marist-college-pre-college) | Marist College | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling |
| [UMiami Summer Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/umiami-summer-scholars-program) | University of Miami | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-01 |
| [Santa Monica College Summer Experience](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/santa-monica-college-summer-experience) | Santa Monica College | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-29 |
| [Washington University in St. Louis Summer Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/washu-summer-programs) | Washington University in St. Louis | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-01 |
| [Verto Education Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/verto-education-first-year-abroad) | Verto Education | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [UVM PreCollege Summer & Year-round](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/uvm-precollege-summer-year-round) | University of Vermont | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling |
| [Rice University Pre-College Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rice-university-pre-college) | Rice University | Free | in_person | Grades 8–12 | Rolling |
| [Penn Summer High School Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/penn-summer-high-school-programs) | University of Pennsylvania | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Babson College Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/babson-college-summer-study) | Babson College | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Boston University Academy of Media Production](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/boston-university-academy-of-media-production) | Boston University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Pioneer Academics Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pioneer-academics-research) | Pioneer Academics | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-01 |
| [Precollege Summer Experience](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ccs-precollege-summer-experience) | College for Creative Studies | $3,995 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/washington-university-in-st-louis-high-school-summer-scholars) | Washington University in St. Louis | $5,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-01 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many college credit programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 39 verified college credit opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these college credit programs free?

Yes — 20 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

### Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Stanford University High School Summer College (January 20, 2027); Harvard Secondary School Program (February 10, 2027); Pioneer Academics Research Program (March 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do college credit extracurriculars help with college admissions?

Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in college credit (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. Pick one or two programs from this page and go deep.

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- [Research for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research)
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