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 liberal arts university.

Program Announcements

Summer 2026 is closed. Applications for 2027 will open late this fall. Be sure to join our mailing list to receive more information.

Program Dates and Deadlines

2027 Pre-College
	Dates	Deadline
Session A (noncredit)	To be announced
Session B (noncredit)	To be announced
Session C (noncredit)	To be announced

2027 pre-med institute & Summer College
	Dates	Deadline
pre-med institute (noncredit)	To be announced
Session 1 (credit)	To be announced
Session 2 (credit)	To be announced

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 Programs

Step 2

Browse & Find your Course

Visit our course listings to search by your favorite subject, instruction method, date ranges, etc.

Browse Courses

Step 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 & Scholarships

Step 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.

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Step 5

Complete Pre-Arrival Checklist

Once accepted, complete next steps in the Pre-Arrival Checklist.

Admitted Student Information