The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program was a free, virtual two-week program where high school girls and non-binary students learned computer science fundamentals in live virtual classrooms. Participants designed creative computer games inspired by their passions, gained practical university and career advice, and got an inside look at working in tech. The program provided support through devoted Teaching Teams and classmates from around the world, as well as career inspiration and mentorship from exclusive Partner Events. The curriculum covered game design, with classes meeting Monday through Friday for 2-3 hours daily, followed by independent work time and optional Student Hours. The 2025 cohort was the final Summer Immersion Program; starting in 2026, it has been replaced by the Pathways program, which combines elements of the Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program with flexible coursework in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, game design, and web development.
Girls Who Code
Summer Immersion Program
ClosedScienceSTEMSummer Program
About the Program
Eligibility
Open to girls and non-binary students with or without prior coding experience, including alums. No prior coding experience required. Ages 14-18 High school students in grades 9-12, including rising 9th graders and graduating seniors.
Eligible Countries
other residency: United States🇺🇸 Worldwide🌎 Open to US high school students in grades 9-11 and international students ages 14-18.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Girls Who Code application portal at girlswhocodesm.smapply.io. The program offers an early decision deadline and a general application deadline. Note: The 2025 cohort was the final Summer Immersion Program cohort. The program has been discontinued and replaced by the Pathways program starting in 2026.