GW Pre-College Summer Immersion is a two-week, full-day, non-credit program at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with residential and commuter options. Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors take courses that combine lecture-based instruction with experiential and applied activities, exploring DC's unique academic, political, and cultural resources.
GWU runs three back-to-back sessions each summer, giving students flexibility on timing. The program cost includes all fees, supplies, room, and board (residential) or program fees and supplies (commuter).
Course tracks offered (vary by session):
- STEM & Health
- Business, Data and Innovation
- Law, Politics & Social Justice
- Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Humanities, Languages & Culture
What students do:
- Take immersive non-credit courses taught by GWU faculty and scholar-practitioners
- Participate in site visits, guest lectures, and exploration of DC organizations
- Live on campus with peers from around the world (residential option)
- Join recreational programming: Smithsonian tours, National Mall events, and more
Most recently confirmed costs (Summer 2026, all-inclusive): | Option | Cost | |---|---| | Residential (room, board, program, supplies) | $4,950 | | Commuter (program fees + supplies) | $4,350 |
GW has not yet announced Summer 2027 pricing; confirm current costs at summer.gwu.edu/pre-college-tuition-fees before applying.
Financial aid: GW's Summer Immersion pages do not list general need-based financial aid or scholarships; narrow, nationality-specific scholarships have been offered in some past years. Confirm current availability directly with GW's Pre-College office before applying.
Note: GWU's Cisneros Institute also offers Caminos al Futuro, a separate fully-funded 3-week residential program for Hispanic/Latino rising seniors at U.S. high schools. That program has its own application and timeline.
Most recently confirmed session deadlines (Summer 2026): | Session | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline | Dates | |---|---|---|---| | Session I | May 1 | May 31 | Not announced | | Session II | May 1 | June 14 | Not announced | | Session III | May 1 | June 28 | July 19 – July 31 |
GW did not publish specific dates for Sessions I-II of Summer 2026, and Summer 2027 session dates have not been announced; verify against summer.gwu.edu/precollege before applying.