Earn College Credit This Summer
Earn credit for the next phase in your education through our online and in-person college summer programs. You’ll learn from Northwestern-affiliated instructors who assume the same level of commitment and involvement from you that they do from university students. The expectations are high, the rewards long-lasting.
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One of the best ways to prepare for college is to get a taste of college life and academics; the on-campus summer program for high school students combines the challenge of for-credit undergraduate courses with the excitement of living in a Northwestern residence hall. Residential students may enroll in one or more 3- to 8-week classes. Learn more about what life on campus is like during the summer program for high schoolers.
Chicago-area residents may also apply to the program as commuting students, eligible to enroll in one or more 3- to 10-week classes.
On-campus courses include access to our "Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series." This series adds a robust co-curricular component to your schedule with interactive workshops that will prepare you for successfully applying to college and integrate you into the Wildcat community!Students and parents are thrilled with the experience they've received during Northwestern's summer programs for high schoolers.
I chose this program to study on Northwestern’s campus and to see what it is like to be a college student, taking classes, meeting new people, etc. I love the friends that I made and the experience as a whole.”
Gabrielle Gracias, former College Prep student
The [Northwestern College Prep Program] was academically challenging, interesting, and very social. It gave [my son] a lot of confidence that he will enjoy college.”
In order to be considered a full-time student on an F-1 Visa, international students must take two credit classes.
In order to be successful in a college credit class, students must be self-directed, highly motivated, and possess excellent time management skills.
Applications for the summer program for high school students will require a personal statement, list of extracurricular activities, and official transcript. Please see additional transcript information on the admissions page.
Interested in helping facilitate our college summer programs for high school students? Visit the employment opportunities page to view open program roles.
The enrollment team will be happy to speak with you! Be sure to visit our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions regarding our summer programs for high school students.
Below are the 2025 summer classes. To filter for online courses, please search “online” in the search bar.
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