College credit
Boston University Summer Pre-College Programs
Overview
Boston University offers four residential and commuter summer programs for high school students, including High School Honors (6 weeks, 80+ college courses), RISE Internship (6 weeks, STEM research), Academic Immersion (3 weeks, specialized subjects), and Summer Challenge (2 weeks, seminar-based).
At a glance
Sessions
Jun–Jul2–6 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter / Online
Location
Boston, MA
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Cost & sessions
High School Honors —Rising seniors and exceptional rising juniors take undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 college credits. Residential, commuter, or online. Six weeks—June 28–August 7, 2026. Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) — Rising domestic seniors conduct university-level research with some of the nation's brightest minds. Two track options: Internship and Practicum. Residential or commuter. Six weeks—June 28–August 7, 2026. Academic Immersion (AIM) —Rising juniors and seniors focus intensively on one subject, combining classroom work with hands-on experiential learning. Four track options: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, Creative Writing, or Business. Residential or commuter. Three weeks—Experimental Psychology or Business: June 28–July 17, 2026; Medicine, Business, or Creative Writing: July 19–August 7, 2026. Summer Challenge —Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors explore two subjects of their choice and experience college life. Re
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