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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.

Calendar for Secondary School Program

The application for the 7-Week SSP is open. We are no longer accepting 4-Week applications.

4-Week Program DatesSummer 20247-Week Program Dates – Summer 2024
July 14 – August 9, 2024June 22 – August 10, 2024

Important Dates for Summer 2024 Applicants

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

Application and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines: Application and Materials DeadlineDecision ReleasedApplicant Response Deadline
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 soon after 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. Financial aid will be awarded subject to availability of funds.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, March 26, 2024
International student deadline
International 7-Week SSP Residential or 7-Week SSP Commuting applicants must complete their application by this date in order to apply on time for an I-20 and a Student Visa.
 
International 7-Week SSP Online applicants have until the late application deadline to complete the program application.
 
Current US visa holders whose visa permits for-credit study have until the late application deadline to complete their application.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by 5 p.m. ETTuesday, March 26, 2024
Late application deadline
Complete your application by this date. 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 release from 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 Summer 2024 Admitted Students

All deadlines are the dates by which materials must be submitted online or received at 51 Brattle Street. Deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise specified below.

Course Registration and Payment Dates and Deadlines4-Week Secondary School Program7-Week Secondary School Program
Course registration opens
Register early for the best choice of courses. You must register and pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being withdrawn from the program.
Monday, March 4, 2024Monday, March 4, 2024
Course registration for admitted financial aid recipients
Your award will be rescinded if you are not registered for courses by this date.
Friday, March 15, 2024 (Early applicants)

Friday, March 29, 2024 (Regular applicants)
Friday, March 15, 2024 (Early applicants)

Friday, March 29, 2024 (Regular applicants)
Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being withdrawn from the program.
Monday, May 13, 2024Monday, May 13, 2024
On-Campus Course Registration Deadline
Last day to register for on-campus courses if you have not met the immunization requirement with HUHS.
Thursday, June 6, 2024Thursday, June 6, 2024
Course Registration Deadline
Last day to register for summer courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. Students may only register for on-campus courses between June 7 and June 20 if they have met the immunization requirement before the deadline of June 6.
Thursday, June 20, 2024Thursday, June 20, 2024
Course changes deadline
After June 23 (7-Week) or July 14 (4-Week), all course changes, drops, and withdrawals must be approved by the Secondary School Program Office.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Course Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines4-Week Secondary School Program7-Week Secondary School Program
Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund and program fee refund Wednesday, July 17, 2024Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund and program fee refundn/aWednesday, July 3, 2024
Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition or program fee refund
Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade
Friday, August 2, 2024Friday, July 26, 2024
Additional Planning and Program Dates4-Week Secondary School Program7-Week Secondary School Program
I-20 certificate requirements deadlines:
Last day to register for I-20 eligible coursen/aMonday, April 22, 2024
Last day to submit I-20 Questionnairen/aThursday, April 25, 2024
Last day to submit all supporting documentation for I-20 applicationn/aThursday, May 2, 2024
Accessibility services request deadlineMonday, May 13, 2024Monday, May 13, 2024
Immunization requirement deadlines:
Meet the Immunization requirementSubmit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registeringSubmit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering
Submit Medical History and ConsentSubmit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registeringSubmit proof to HUHS within 14 days of registering
Housing Deadlines:
Housing full payment deadline and housing cancellation deadline for full refundMonday, May 13, 2024Monday, May 13, 2024
Housing cancellation deadline for refund less a cancellation feeWednesday, July 17, 2024Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Housing cancellation deadline for prorated meal plan refund onlyAfter Wednesday, July 17, 2024After Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Residential Student Move-InSunday, July 14, 2024Saturday, June 22, 2024
Orientation meetings for residential studentsSunday, July 14, 2024Sunday, June 23, 2024
Orientation meeting for commuting studentsn/aSaturday, June 22, 2024
Classes beginMonday, July 15, 2024Monday, June 24, 2024
Final exams
Classes may continue to meet during the exam period
Monday, August 5, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024Monday, August 5, 2024 – Friday, August 9, 2024
Summer School endsFriday, August 9, 2024Saturday, August 10, 2024
Grades available onlineTuesday, August 20, 2024Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Last day to make up EXT grades
Instructor may set earlier due date
Friday, September 6, 2024Friday, September 6, 2024
HolidaysDates
Memorial Day
Offices closed
Monday, May 27, 2024
Juneteenth
Offices closed
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Independence Day
No classes; offices closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and University holidays.