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7-Week SSP & 2-Week Pre-College Program are still accepting applications until April 10, or earlier if all course waitlists are full. 4-Week SSP Application is closed.

Program Calendar for Pre-College Program

The application for Summer 2024 is now open.

Summer 2024 Session ISummer 2024 Session IISummer 2024 Session III
June 23–July 5, 2024July 7–July 19, 2024July 21–August 2, 2024

Stay on top of important application and registration dates for the Pre-College Program.

Visit the Admissions and Program Cost pages for more detailed information about application, financial aid, and registration policies.

Important Dates for Summer 2024 Applicants

All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: Application and Materials DeadlineDecision ReleasedApplicant Response Deadline
Online and financial aid application availableFriday, December 1, 2023
Early application and priority financial aid deadline*
Complete your application by this date to receive a decision before course registration begins. If you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, please fill out the financial aid section of the program application.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Tuesday, February 6, 2024 by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, February 20, 2024
Regular application and financial aid deadline*
Complete your application by this date to receive a decision before the payment deadline. If you would like to apply for a need-based scholarship, please fill out the financial aid section of the program application. Need-based scholarships will be awarded subject to availability of funds.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, March 26, 2024
Late application deadline*
Full payment is due upon registration for all accepted students. Financial aid is not available to late applicants.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 or earlier if all course waitlists are fullOn a rolling basis within 3 weeks of completed application following the regular decision release on March 12thWithin 2 weeks of offer of admission

* All materials (application including essays, counselor report, transcripts, current grades, online rules and media releasefrom parent/guardian, TOEFL ibt/IELTS/DuoLingo scores if English is not your native language, and application fee) must be submitted in order for an application be considered complete.

Important Dates for 2024 Admitted Students

All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

Course Registration and Payment Dates: Session I
June 23-July 5**
Session II
July 7-July
19
Session III
July 21-August
2
Course registration opensThursday, February 29, at 9 a.m. ETThursday, February 29, at 9 a.m. ETThursday, February 29, at 9 a.m. ET
Course registration deadline for admitted financial aid recipients
Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for classes by this date.
Friday, March 15 (Early Applicants)
Friday, March 29 (Regular Applicants)
Friday, March 15 (Early Applicants)
Friday, March 29 (Regular Applicants)
Friday, March 15 (Early Applicants)
Friday, March 29 (Regular Applicants)
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through the course registration deadline.
Tuesday, April 9Tuesday, April 9Tuesday, April 9
Course registration deadline
Last day to register and pay your balance in full. Late registration is not permitted after this date.
Thursday, June 6Thursday, June 6Thursday, June 6
Course changes deadline
Course changes require Pre-College staff approval after April 9.
Thursday, June 13Thursday, June 27Thursday, July 11
Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines: Session I
June 23–July 5**
Session II
July 7–July 19
Session III
July 21–August 2
Last day to drop courses for 100% program fee refundTuesday, April 9Tuesday, April 9Tuesday, April 9
Last day to drop courses for 50% program fee refundMonday, June 10Monday, June 24Monday, July 8
Last day to withdraw from course for no refund
Course on record with WN (withdrawal) grade
Wednesday, July 3Wednesday, July 17Wednesday, July 31
Immunization and Health Information DeadlinesAll Sessions
Meet the Immunization requirementSubmit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering
Submit Medical History and ConsentSubmit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering
Additional Planning and Program Dates: Session I
June 23–July 5**
Session II
July 7–July 19
Session III
July 21–August 2
Accessibility services request deadline (including food allergies)Monday, May 13Monday, May 13Monday, May 13
ID Card photo upload deadlineFriday, May 17Friday, May 17Friday, May 17
Student and Family Orientation
This virtual orientation is for all Pre-College sessions and will be recorded. Students are required to attend or view the recording.
Wednesday, June 12, 7-8 p.m. ETWednesday, June 12, 7-8 p.m. ETWednesday, June 12, 7-8 p.m. ET
Pre-College Passport Events Sign Up
Students are required to sign up and attend two events in each of the following categories: Academic Exploration, College Readiness, Social and Residential, Trips and Recreation. Admission events are optional.
Wednesday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 19Wednesday, June 26 – Wednesday, July 3Wednesday, July 10 – Wednesday, July 17
Student Check-in and Orientation
Orientation events follow check-in.
Sunday, June 23,
1-3 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 7, 1-3 p.m. ETSunday, July 21, 1-3 p.m. ET
Class Schedule 
Students take one course per session weekdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m., 12-3 p.m., or 3:15-6:15 p.m. and must attend all of their classes in their entirety including the last one to be eligible to pass the course.
Monday, June 24 – Friday, July 5**Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 19Monday, July 22 – Friday, August 2
Student Check Out
Students may check out with their proctor following their final class no later than 7:30 p.m. There are no formal closing events.
Friday, July 5 by 7:30 p.m. ETFriday, July 19 by 7:30 p.m. ETFriday, August 2 by 7:30 p.m. ET
Grades available online
Transcripts may be requested in the MyDCE portal. Instructor evaluations will be available in online services approximately six weeks after each session.
Tuesday, July 16Tuesday, July 30Tuesday, August 13

**There will be no classes held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.