| Summer Academies | Summer Scholars Program | Summer Session | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audience | U.S. and international students with English language fluency, ages 16-18 | U.S. high school students who are age 16 or above, with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. | Non-matriculating, high school seniors. Please note: Students must have an established GPA of 2.0 or higher to register. Rutgers first year and transfer students enrolled for the fall are not eligible to register for Summer Session. |
| College Credits | Credit options are available for some academies | yes | yes |
| In-Person / Online | Residential and Commuter | In-Person and Online | In-person, online and hybrid |
| Program Dates | Weeklong academies take place in July-August | Late May-August; dates vary depending on course selection | Late May-August; dates vary depending on course selection |
| Application Available | Early January | Mid-February | Mid-February |
| Application Deadline | U.S Students: Early May International Students: Mid-April | Early June | Late May |
| How to Apply | All applicants must submit an online application, letter of recommendation, transcript, and essay. | All applicants must submit an online application, transcript, and letter of recommendation. There may be additional requirements for some students. | Visit the Summer Session website to learn more about registering for Summer Session. |
| The application will be released in early 2025. | The application will be released in early 2025. |