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Notre Dame Pre-College delivers a true college experience on campus. Students engage with dynamic Notre Dame faculty in exciting and challenging college level classes and connect with like-minded students from around the world.
Credit
Residential
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Final project
Application fee waiver
Summer Scholars participants spend two intensive weeks on Notre Dame's campus taking a challenging college-level course taught by Notre Dame faculty. We keep the classes small and personal attention from Notre Dame faculty high. The coursework is a true preview of college academics—it is both rigorous and rewarding, and students earn one transferable college credit upon the completion of a program track. Students collaborate on coursework outside designated class times as they would in any college setting. There is also ample time to enjoy the social facets of college life, especially those unique to Notre Dame.
We are offering two Summer Scholars sessions in Summer 2024 on campus.
The following courses are offered in summer 2024:
Accounting
Summer Scholars Session I
Archaeology
Summer Scholars Session II
Christianity and the World Religions
Summer Scholars Session II
Climate Change: Fighting for the Future of Our Planet
Summer Scholars Session II
Confronting Poverty: Bringing Service to Justice
Summer Scholars Session I
Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Summer Scholars Session II
Engineering and Inventing the Future: Making Things Smarter for a Better World
Summer Scholars Session II
Exploring the World of Chemistry
Summer Scholars Session I
Film Production
Summer Scholars Session II
Gender and Culture in American Society
Summer Scholars Session II
Global Health: Science, Medicine, and the Social Determinants of Health
Summer Scholars Session II
Identity & Popular Culture
Summer Scholars Session I
Introduction to Data Visualization and Storytelling
Summer Scholars Session II
Introduction to Philosophy: The Beautiful, the Sublime, & the Human
Summer Scholars Session II
Law
Summer Scholars Session II
Learning by Design: Visual Design and the Learning Sciences
Summer Scholars Session I
Life Sciences: Ecology and Environmental Science and Cancer Biology
Summer Scholars Session I & II
Making Headlines: An Introduction to Journalism
Summer Scholars Session II
Marketing: For the Common Good
Summer Scholars Session I
Neuroscience: Understanding the Human Body's Command Center
Summer Scholars Session I
Object Design and Prototyping
Summer Scholars Session II
Photography: Seeing Creatively
Summer Scholars Session I
Psychology and the Self
Summer Scholars Session II
Public Policymaking: A Primer
Summer Scholars Session I
Public Speaking and Debate
Summer Scholars Session I & II
Research Computing: Computers Accelerating Discovery
Summer Scholars Session I
Restorative Justice: A Social Movement to Transform the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Summer Scholars Session I
Them and US: Climate, Conflict, Inequality, and Migration
Summer Scholars Session I
Under the Influence: Teens and Screens
Summer Scholars Session I
World Politics and Power: An Introduction to International Relations
Summer Scholars Session I
Every professor is passionate about what they are doing and it triggered my intellectual curiosity. Summer Scholars is life changing
I was able to be in a college setting and get an idea of college academics. I was also able to participate in a community service project and it gave me a sense of giving back. It isn't just about the academics, but how we help one another
We welcome high school students who meet the following criteria to apply to Summer Scholars:
1 - Current sophomores and juniors (will be rising juniors and seniors).
2 - Strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities. Qualified applicants must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and demonstrate a high level of maturity. In addition, applicants must express a sincere desire to be part of the Notre Dame community while they are participating in the program.
3 - At least 16 years-old by or on August 1, 2024.
Official Transcript
Counselor Report
1 Recommendation
English Test
Online Application From
Application Fee
Standardized Test Scores *
Interested students must submit:
1 - online application;
2 - high school transcript;
3 - counselor report;
4 - one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher.
5 - If you plan to submit standardized test scores, you may scan a copy of your electronic score report and upload it in the online application when instructed to do so; Scores will be accepted up until February 28, 2024. Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or PSAT) are encouraged to enhance a student's Summer Scholars application, but they are not required.
6 - A TOEFL score or a submitted DuoLingo Online English Test is required for International applicants who do not attend an English-speaking high school.
7 - Major credit card for payment of $60 application fee.
Jun 08 - Jun 22
2 weeks
Residential
Jun 29 - Jul 13
2 weeks
Residential
Tuition and housing fees for Summer Scholars 2024 are $4,425. This amount includes tuition, room and board, extracurricular activities, and class field trips. The tuition and housing cost balance (including any applicable lab fees) must be paid in full online or by check and received by the Office of Pre-College Programs by May 31, 2024.
Enrollment Fee
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $300 must be submitted once a student has been notified of their admission to Summer Scholars. This enrollment fee must be paid no later than May 3, 2024 to secure a place for the student in the program. The enrollment fee will be applied to the total tuition/housing amount. Enrollment fees and tuition/housing payments are not refundable.
Summary of Costs for 2024
Application Fee: Non-refundable $60
Enrollment Fee: Non-refundable $300
Tuition/Room and Board Balance: $4,425
Summer Scholars additional lab fees for the following courses:
Global Health: $50
Photography: $75
Engineering: $100
Life Science: $125
Climate Change: $125
If you wish to pay by e-check or check, please make the check out to "University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs" and mail to University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs, 403 McKenna Hall, Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556
Financial Aid
Application fee waivers are granted rarely and only in extreme circumstances. We have limited need-based partial to full-tuition scholarships available to students who apply for the Summer Scholars program. The Office of Pre-College Programs does not offer merit-based financial assistance or scholarships. Please note that submitting a request for financial aid does not guarantee an application fee waiver or scholarship. Application fee waiver decisions will be made on a weekly basis. Once a decision is made, you will be notified via email. Decisions regarding admission will be made regardless of financial aid request, and notification of tuition-based financial aid will be included with admission decision letters.
Official Transcript
Counselor Report
1 Recommendation
English Test
Online Application From
Application Fee
Standardized Test Scores *
Application is closed
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