Summer Session Programs and Courses

If you’re a high school student looking to experience college life, explore a possible major or area of interest, and add something distinctive to your college application, our Pre-College Programs are for you.

If you’re an undergraduate student—from JHU or another college or university—take the summer to explore a new area of study or lighten your course load for fall and spring terms by tackling required coursework. Qualified pre-college students are also eligible to enroll in undergraduate courses.

In addition to the knowledge and friendships you’ll gain, you’ll also earn a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of a Summer at Hopkins course or program. Successful completion is determined by earning a 'C' letter grade in a for-credit offering or a 'Satisfactory' rating for noncredit offerings.

Summer at Hopkins offers numerous programs and courses that have been assigned academic credit values. The credit value relates to the educational content and an individual's time and efforts to complete the pursuit of that education.

Please be sure to check the program or course description to see how many credits have been assigned to that specific offering. An academic transcript is available upon request following completion of your Summer at Hopkins experience. This transcript will aid your home institution as it evaluates your time at Johns Hopkins University.