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Boston University Summer Term High School Programs
Overview
Boston University offers four pre-college 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 topics), and Summer Challenge (2 weeks, seminars). Programs are available in residential, commuter, and online formats with opportunities to earn college credit.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun–Jul2–6 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential / 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. Residential or commuter. Two weeks—Session 1: June 14–June 26, 2026; Session 2: July 5-July 17, 2026; Session 3: July 19–July 31, 2026.
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