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Join a global community of students at one of the world’s leading institutions of research and learning. As the only opportunity to study abroad at Stanford University, Summer Session helps students take on challenging academics for college credit while balancing educational and social activities. Explore a new academic area, connect with students from over 50 countries, discover your passion, or find your way to change the world. Whatever path you choose, you’ll have a learning experience that makes a true and lasting impact.

Note: Students do not apply for a specific class or course of study.

How It Works

• Apply to attend our 8-week program.
• Receive and accept your admission.
• Register for courses when enrollment opens in April.
• Attend as a Residential or Commuter student.

Why Stanford Summer Session?

Learn

Engage in dynamic classroom experience with world-class faculty and an impressive group of peers. Add Stanford to your university experience with courses in a variety of areas that get students actively engaged in the application of theory to real-world experiences.

Innovate

Stanford’s position at the hub of American technology and innovation is part of every student’s experience on campus. The spirit of Silicon Valley drives our summer programming, with special opportunities and courses focused on entrepreneurship and building the future.

Explore

Enjoy extracurricular activities and quintessentially Stanford events—from fountain hopping, to talks from world-class faculty—inviting you to experience the variety of opportunities available on campus and in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of California.