# St. John's College Summer Academy

Week-long great books seminars for students ages 15-18 on St. John's College's Annapolis and Santa Fe campuses; discussion classes of 20 or fewer led by college faculty, $1,400 including room and board.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | St. John's College |
| Category | arts |
| Cost | $1,400 |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–12 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Annapolis, MD |
| Time commitment | ~40 hours/week |
| Apply | https://www.sjc.edu/summer-academy |

## About this program

# St. John's College Summer Academy

Summer Academy is the pre-college program of St. John's College, the school famous for its all-great-books curriculum on campuses in Annapolis, Maryland and Santa Fe, New Mexico. High schoolers spend a week living the St. John's experience: reading foundational texts and discussing them around a seminar table in classes of no more than 20 students, led by college faculty. Online sessions are also offered.

## What You'll Do

- Read and discuss some of the greatest books ever written in faculty-led, discussion-based seminars
- Choose themed weeks - 2026 sessions included A Week with Shakespeare, Equality and Inequality (Annapolis), Wisdom and Wilderness, and Thinking about Paintings and Poetry (Santa Fe)
- Live on campus with fellow readers, with room, board, books, and activities included
- Practice careful reading, critical thinking, and seminar discussion - the core St. John's skills

## Who Should Apply

Students ages 15-18 who love big questions, literature, and philosophy. Registration is per session ($1,400 including room and board, with an early-deposit rate) and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until sessions fill.

## Outcomes

Participants gain authentic seminar experience directly modeled on the college's classes, exposure to philosophy and classics rarely taught in high school, and a strong signal of humanities readiness for college applications.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St. John's College Summer Academy cost?

St. John's College Summer Academy costs $1,400. Many paid programs offer need-based financial aid or fee waivers — check the official site before ruling it out.

### Who is eligible for St. John's College Summer Academy?

St. John's College Summer Academy is open to high school students in grades 10–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is St. John's College Summer Academy online or in person?

St. John's College Summer Academy is an in-person program based in Annapolis, MD. Expect a time commitment of roughly 40 hours per week.

### How do I apply to St. John's College Summer Academy?

Apply directly through St. John's College's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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