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HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Explore the realities of college life. Live on Washington University’s campus and enroll in two undergraduate Summer School courses through our High School Summer Scholars Program. 

As a Summer Scholar, you will be enrolled in real undergraduate college courses, live in a modern residence hall, experience campus life and study alongside Washington University undergraduates. You will earn up to 7 units of college credit that will transfer to most accredited colleges and universities and participate in seminars to develop important skills designed to give you a head start toward your college career.   You may choose to attend one of the following sessions:

Session A:  June 10 - July 14, 2012
Session B:  July 15 - August 17, 2012

To view available courses for Summer 2012, click here.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program you should:

  • Be a current high school sophomore or junior.
  • Have an academic average of B+ or better.
  • Have one of the following: a combined SAT score of at least 1800, combined PSAT of 180, or an ACT or PLAN composite score of at least 25.
  • If an international applicant, have an internet based TOEFL score of at least 90, or an IELTS score of at least 7.

Application information and recommendation forms from teachers and counselors are considered as carefully as the academic record. It is important to note that acceptance into the High School Summer Scholars Program does not guarantee acceptance into the university.

Important Dates & Deadlines

To view important dates and deadlines for the High School Summer Scholars Program, click here.

Fee for 2012

The fee for the High School Summer Scholars Program, per session, is: $6685*.  Partial scholarship assistance is available based on financial need.

Program Fee covers:

  • Tuition and lab fees for two undergraduate college courses.
  • Housing in a secure, air-conditioned campus residence hall.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Access to student health services.
  • Specialized seminars to develop academic skills.
  • Use of all library facilities.
  • Use of the Athletic Complex facilities.
  • Most social activities.
  • Transportation pass for St. Louis bus and light rail system.

*Textbooks and materials fees, travel, and personal expensesare not included. 

Application

To download and print the High School Summer Scholars Program Application Materials, click here.

If you are applying for scholarship assistance, click here to download the Application for Scholarship Assistance.

Non-Residential Option

For local St. Louis students only: Take undergraduate courses this summer while commuting from home through High School College Access.  For more information on this option, click here.