2026 Pre-College Summer Programs
Expand Your Horizons at Johns Hopkins
Are you an academically advanced high school student looking for a fast-paced college-level learning experience and a chance to engage with like-minded peers?
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Summer at Hopkins offers an unrivaled opportunity to learn from Hopkins’ world-renowned instructors and connect with academically oriented students from around the globe. Select from a host of programs in medicine, neuroscience, and psychology to broaden your knowledge, enhance your college application, and earn academic credit.
Student Insights
Linlang
2025 Next-Gen Scholar My favorite part about Next Gen Academy is people here are very studious. I like the study sessions I have with my friends and how we hang out each afternoon and decide to go over the lecture together. I also really like eating out with my friends and hanging out during the weekend. It’s a really fun experience for me.
Abby
2024 On-Campus Pre-College Program “From the minute I pulled up to the campus, I felt nothing but welcome. I met phenomenal professors, made some of my closest friends, got to experience medical school and what life is like as a college student, and most importantly of all, this experience sealed my interest in medicine.”
Amirali
2022 On-Campus Pre-College Program “The new concepts and techniques I learned in my two weeks profoundly broadened my perspective of the medical field and what it’s like to live and study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. I recommend Summer at Hopkins to students who are keen on being part of an enriching educational experience over the summer.”
Chiara
2023 On-Campus Pre-College Program “My summer at Hopkins was incredibly rewarding. Being surrounded by peers who shared my interest in medicine and faculty who were passionate about their fields made it an inspiring academic environment. I was pushed to do better every day.”
2026 Pre-College Programs
For summer 2026, we offer three two-week sessions—online and on-campus, running between late June and early August. Attend in Baltimore and you’ll enjoy a full schedule of academics, access to our extensive libraries and other facilities, plus non-academic activities designed to help you unwind and build connections with fellow classmates, instructors, and mentors. Learn online and you’ll study at your own pace—from anywhere—while engaging with a vibrant student community and taking part in exciting virtual activities. You are welcome to attend one, two, or all three sessions.
On-Campus Programs
Step into a college classroom, where you’ll learn from our exceptional instructors, with visits from top researchers and experts. Your typical day includes instructor-led morning lectures followed by afternoon outings, presentations by guest speakers, and other engaging social and educational opportunities.
Online Programs
Enjoy your Summer Programs curriculum via interactive and flexibly designed online offerings. Your self-paced program is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Your syllabus should highlight these opportunities and other important program deadlines. Expect to spend approximately 15 hours-per-week toward the completion of your program.
Summer 2026 Schedule
The Pre-College Summer Program Schedule is Subject to Change
2026 Summer Term Opportunities
Do you want to get ahead in your college career?
Qualified students can consider beginning their college studies by taking Summer Term courses with undergraduates at Johns Hopkins University. Courses are available online or in-person at Baltimore's Homewood Campus and will take 5-, 6-, 8-, or 10-weeks to complete. Join the Next Generation Scholars Academy for a 5-week learning experience on campus, combining undergraduate course work with the development of skills you’ll need to enrich your college applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Johns Hopkins University offers more than 20 pre-college summer programs for academically advanced high school students seeking a college-level learning experience. Students will study online or in-person at JHU’s Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, alongside a community of like-minded peers from around the globe. These two-week programs are led by respected faculty who facilitate discovery, discussion, and growth and are scheduled over three sessions between late June and early August.
The admissions criteria requires that applicants have obtained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and submit transcripts or progress reports that include grades through December 2025. Students must successfully complete ninth grade before their summer program begins. Some Pre-College Programs require prerequisite knowledge gained through prior coursework. International students may have additional admissions’ requirements to consider.
Tuition and fees for each two-week Pre-College Program offered in Baltimore, Maryland, are $6,140 USD. Tuition and fees for commuting students, who will be attending on-campus but not residing on campus, are $4,660 USD per Pre-College Program. Tuition and fees for each online Pre-College Program are $1,950 USD. A non-refundable $85 USD fee is required with all applications. Some students may qualify for financial assistance toward tuition and other costs.
Summer at Hopkins offers three two-week sessions for both on-campus and online learning. Students attending at the Homewood Campus can register for one Pre-College Program per session. Online students are welcome to enroll in one or two pre-college summer programs per session.