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Discover a new interest. Forge a new path. Meet new friends—all while living and learning in our nation's capital. Immerse yourself in the issues that are important to you. DC Summer Academy students are taught by award-winning Times journalists and industry experts.
Non-credit
Residential
Commuter
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Discover a new interest. Forge a new path. Meet new friends—all while living and learning in our nation's capital.
With Washington DC as their home and classroom, DC Summer Academy students join the ranks of many of the world’s greatest thinkers, writers and dreamers. From Washington DC’s historical national monuments and iconic museums to eclectic neighborhoods and political firms, this city is unlike any other. Summer Academy provides students with an immersive environment in which they learn, investigate and explore while having fun with friends, mentors and instructors who share their passions and interests.
Students are offered two-week programs throughout June and July and may enroll in more than one term. Academic and nonacademic components of the program are integrated to form an holistic approach that ensures students are making the most of their time both inside and outside the classroom.
Program Offerings
Students can elect to attend Summer Academy as either a residential or day student.
Residential Students
Residential students stay in a dorm-like facility in the heart of Washington DC and are overseen by program staff. The location equips students with easy access to the National Mall, Smithsonian and Lincoln Memorial — the perfect starting point to explore everything DC has to offer. Students participate in a rich set of evening and weekend activities to complement the academic program.
Day Students
Day students commute to a dorm-like facility in the heart of Washington DC on weekday mornings to participate in the academic program. Students have the option of staying for dinner and may choose to participate in evening and weekend activities.
Living in Washington DC
Housing
Students will be housed on in a dorm-like facility in the heart of Washington DC. Roommates are assigned by gender identity and age. Building security and residential staff are present in the residence hall and available to students 24/7. The residence hall is air-conditioned and also contains student lounges and programming spaces.
Residential Life
Residential program staff members, including the Residential Director, reside adjacent to students in the residence hall. Residential Program Assistants are undergraduate students and recent graduates who supervise program participants in residential life activities and serve as well-informed educational guides throughout the program. They ensure students are in a safe and nurturing environment that is also fun and engaging. Residential Program Assistants are joined by other staff who are responsible for organizing extracurricular activities and ensuring smooth program operations.
Dining
Students will eat most of their meals on the University campus at many of their cafeteria-style dining halls that serve a wide variety of healthy menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining halls may provide vegetarian, vegan, Kosher or Halal options and are able to accommodate for some special dietary needs. Students will also have opportunities to partake in the diverse range of food options that Washington DC offers.
Rising high school students (grades 10-12) and graduating seniors. Students must be 15-18 years old by the first day of the program.
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• Online Application
• Transcript and School Report: Forms must include the school’s grading system and the most recent completed semester grades. Transcripts must be in English and do not need to be official. Report cards for the last two years are acceptable.
• Reference: must be a teacher, guidance counselor, coach or school official.
• Work/Writing Sample (optional): Students can submit any piece of work as an optional supplement to their application (e.g. research paper, poetry, course assignment, artwork, proposals, etc.)
• Short answer questions
• Application Fee of $50.
Deadline
Applications for Summer Academy 2023 are now closed.
Jun 18 - Jun 30
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 02 - Jul 14
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Residential
Jun 18 - Jun 30
2 weeks
Commuter
Jul 02 - Jul 14
2 weeks
Commuter
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Commuter
Jun 04 - Jun 16
2 weeks
Residential
Jun 04 - Jun 16
2 weeks
Commuter
Tuition:
• Day students - $5,325
• Residential students (tuition + room and board) - $5,975
Tuition is based on 2-week course.
Additional Fees:
• Materials Fee - $245 per term (some courses carry an additional $50 materials fee)
• Health Fee - $100 per term
• Processing Fee - $150
Financial Aid
Limited financial assistance is awarded based on a combination of merit and need.
Historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students are encouraged to apply for full-tuition scholarships.
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