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- Already admitted to the program?
- Find courses via the SSP course search.
- Register for courses through May 21.
- Request housing no later than May 21.
What our students say
There was a lot of work and studying to do, but the material is so interesting that it really is worth all the work.
— Hiren Patel, SSP ’09
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Secondary School Program Courses
Once admitted to the Secondary School Program (SSP), you can search for courses by preferences (for example, by subject or meeting day and time), and check course availability during the registration period.
Once you are admitted to the program, you can register for courses online beginning Thursday, March 1. See Admitted Students for instructions on registering, requesting housing, and making payment.
Course restrictions
Not all courses offered by Harvard Summer School are open to SSP students. Occasionally, you can petition to be admitted to a course. See the list of restricted courses for more information.
Popular courses for SSP students
- Neurobiology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Principles of Economics
- The Essay
- Acting Workshop: Shakespeare
- Building Dynamic Websites
- Multivariable Calculus
- Wit and Humor
- General Chemistry
- Drama
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Dance
- Creative Writing
Course selection advice
Still not sure what to take? See Course Selection and Academic Advice for some tips on finding the right courses.
