Our 1-Week, 2-Week, and 3-Week Academies take you on an accelerated, hands-on learning experience. You'll examine a single subject area through collaborative exercises and simulations, group discussions, presentations from industry leaders, and field trips to some of D.C.’s top institutions.

Take an in-depth look at a topic of interest and get a glimpse into the college experience through these accelerated programs.

1-Week Academies:

American Politics Academy
Artificial Intelligence Academy
Creative Writing Academy
International Relations Academy
Law Academy
1-Week Medical Academy
National Security & Intelligence Academy
U.S. Campaigns & Elections Academy
Washington & the World Academy

2-Week Academies

Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy
Entrepreneurship Academy
Forensic Science Academy
Pathways to Social Justice Academy
Sports Industry Management Academy

3-Week Academies

Business Academy
Economics Policy Academy
Foreign Policy Academy
3-Week Medical Academy

As a student in the Georgetown Summer Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of lectures, activities, and group discussions. At Georgetown, the summer experience expands far beyond the classroom walls. Our Summer High School Programs are designed to reflect the college experience, and as such, we offer our students optional activities to enjoy during their free time.

Outside of class, you can choose from a wide range of daily activities to participate in, or opt for unstructured time where you can venture out and explore the city or stay in and catch up on your summer reading.

Regardless of how you choose to spend your free time, we’ll always have a variety of planned activities to give you the freedom to make each day different—and tailored to fit your interests.

Events & Activities
While many of our activities and events are open to all Summer High School students, some of our offerings (such as our off-site trips) are only available to students participating in the two-, three-, and five-week programs. If you are in a two-, three-, or five-week program and have decided to commute daily to Georgetown, you’ll still have the same access to student life activities as residential students. Activities are subject to vary from year to year.

Mini Courses
Looking to get even more out of your Georgetown experience? Sign up for a Mini Course! Available to any interested high school students, no need to apply. Mini Courses are designed to give you a taste of Georgetown and a leg up as you prepare for college and beyond.

SAT/ACT Mini Course

This course will introduce you to test-taking techniques, time-management strategies, and critical reading methods that are central to mastering the SAT and ACT tests. You’ll complete a full-length diagnostic SAT or ACT test, after which you’ll receive an individualized, comprehensive analysis of your results.

College Essay-Writing Mini Course

This course will expose you to the organization, content, and grammar that make for successful college essays. You’ll have the opportunity to review sample essays, brainstorm ideas for topics, develop a comprehensive outline, and write a complete college personal statement essay.

Tuition & Fees

Application fee (non-refundable): $50
Fee is waived for all applications received by the Early Bird Deadline: January 31

Tuition:
1-Week Academies
Residential (includes housing and meals): $3,225
Commuter: $2,500
Health insurance fee (international students only): $40

2-Week Academies
Residential (includes housing and meals): $5,500
Commuter: $3,835
Health insurance fee (international students only): $80

3-Week Academies
Residential (includes housing and meals): $6,950
Commuter: $5,250
Health insurance fee (international students only): $120

Meal plan (optional): Determined by plan selected, purchased directly from Georgetown Dining.

 

Financial Aid

A limited number of scholarship awards are available to students who demonstrate financial need. Only students who have been admitted to our summer programs (College Credit Course or Non-Credit Academies) are eligible to apply. Scholarship awards are strictly for tuition and do not apply to other fees.