Get a headstart on your transition from high school to college
Pre-CollegeA Taste of College Life
The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives current sophomores and juniors an exciting glimpse of academic and/or residential life at a top-ranked private university.
Program Announcements
applications are open for summer 2026!
All $70 application fees are waived through January 5 for submitted apps.
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Learn more about all 3 programs we offer, including our new 3-week Emory Pre-Med Institute. Register now!
Program Dates and Deadlines
| Dates | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
| Session A (noncredit) | June 14 - June 27 | May 1 |
| Session B (noncredit) | June 28 - July 11 | May 1 |
| Session C (noncredit) | July 12 - July 25 | May 1 |
| Dates | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
| pre-med institute (noncredit) |
| May 1 |
| Session 1 (credit) | May 15 - June 26 | April 24 |
| Session 2 (credit) | June 29 - August 7 | June 5 |
Get Started
Step 1
Choose a Program
Every summer we offer a wide range of 100+ courses all taught by Emory faculty. These courses are divided between two programs -- Pre-College (noncredit) and Summer College (credit bearing).
Compare ProgramsStep 2
Browse & Find your Course
Visit our course listings to search by your favorite subject, instruction method, date ranges, etc.
Browse CoursesStep 3
Review Costs & Scholarship Information
Determine costs based on your chosen program and course. Explore additional funding options and review our payment and refund policies.
Research Costs & ScholarshipsStep 4
Verify Eligibility & Start your Application
Ensure that you are eligible to apply to our programs. Review the application checklist for any additional requirements. Start a new application, or complete an open application.
Apply NowStep 5
Complete Pre-Arrival Checklist
Once accepted, complete next steps in the Pre-Arrival Checklist.
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