Harvard Pre-College Program
Catalog organization: Harvard Summer School
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What Is Harvard Pre-College Program?
Harvard’s Pre-College Program offers a two-week, noncredit residential course in Cambridge. Summer 2027 sessions are June 21-July 2, July 12-23 and July 26-August 6. The programme fee is $6,250 plus a $75 nonrefundable application fee, including stated tuition, room, meals, programme and insurance costs; travel and other supplies are extra.
Applicants graduate and enter college in 2028 or 2029, are at least 16 by June 13, 2027 and do not turn 19 before July 31. Applications open December 1, 2026. Early/priority aid is due January 13, regular/aid February 10, and late applications March 31 or sooner if waitlists fill, all at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Harvard Pre-College Program Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $6,250 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Age 16 and above |
| Application deadline | Early/priority aid: January13,2027 at11:59p.m.Eastern; regular February10 and late March31, subject to capacity |
| Listing last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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