Dartmouth Precollege Summer Scholars is a two-week academic program on Dartmouth College's campus in Hanover, New Hampshire, for high school students ages 15–18. Students choose from courses across business, engineering, medicine, humanities, sciences, and leadership — taught by Dartmouth faculty. No college credit is offered.
2026 sessions (approximately 2 weeks each):
- Session 1: June 28–July 10
- Session 2: July 5–17
- Session 3: July 12–24
- Session 4: July 26–August 7
- Session 5: August 1–14
Sessions overlap, allowing students to choose a window that works best. The Leadership Institute runs across four overlapping sessions: July 12–24, July 19–31, July 26–August 7, and August 2–14.
Program formats and fees: | Format | Cost | |---|---| | Commuter | $4,999 | | Hybrid (online + residential) | $6,999 | | Fully residential | $8,299 | | Leadership Institute (residential) | $9,299 |
International student fees (in addition to above):
- Residential: +$379 (includes US health/medical insurance and airport transfers)
- Commuter: +$239 (includes US health/medical insurance and visa letter)
Application: $100 non-refundable fee; fee waivers available for students with financial hardship. Rolling admissions — early deadline December 16.
Financial aid: Dartmouth maintains a Precollege Summer Scholars Fund to reduce financial barriers for academically qualified students; contact the program directly for details.
International students: Welcome from any country. English proficiency must be demonstrated via test scores, an English-language school transcript, or a video interview.