Undergraduate Students

To be eligible to apply, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
Have graduated from high school or secondary school or equivalent.
Be a current university student or have some university or post-secondary experience.
International Students: Be able to verify fluency in English language, using one of the methods described in the English Language Proficiency section of the International Students page.

Graduate Students

To be eligible to apply, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program.
Have graduated or have completed your requirements form your university or post-secondary institution.
International Students: Be able to verify fluency in English language, using one of the methods described in the English Language Proficiency section of the International Students page.

You don't need to be currently enrolled in a graduate program to be eligible. Any student who has completed their undergraduate degree requirements will be evaluated as a graduate student for the Summer quarter.

Gap Year Students

To be eligible to apply, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
Have graduated from high school or secondary school or equivalent.
Not be matriculating into Stanford as a freshman.
International Students: Be able to verify fluency in English language, using one of the methods described in the English Language Proficiency section of the International Students page.

NOTE: Stanford Summer Session is an 8-week in-person program and will take place from Saturday, June 19, 2027 to Sunday, August 15, 2027.

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