Georgetown’s Hoya Summer High School Sessions offer an immersive learning experience that prepares you with the tools needed for college success. Ranging in length from one to eight weeks, our programs span a wide range of subjects, covering everything from forensic science and politics to creative writing. You’ll have the opportunity to meet classmates from around the world and earn college credit.
College Prep Program
Earn official university credit, while you develop the tools you need to gain a competitive edge and get a head start on college in this five-week credit program. Required Standardized Test Prep and Seminars are included with college prep courses.
Summer College
Earn official university credit, learn from world-renowned faculty, and engage in challenging coursework through these undergraduate courses.
Academies
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
June 8–14, 2025 - Artificial Intelligence Academy
July 27–Aug 2, 2025 - Creative Writing Academy
July 20–26, 2025 - Democracy, Peace & Conflict Academy
July 6–12, 2025 - International Relations Academy (Multiple Sessions)
June 22–28, 2025
July 20–26, 2025 - Law Academy (Multiple Sessions)
June 22–28, 2025
July 13–19, 2025
July 27–August 2, 2025 - Medical Academy (Multiple Sessions)
June 8–14, 2025
June 22–28, 2025
July 6–12, 2025 - National Security & Intelligence Academy
July 20–26, 2025 - Nursing Academy
July 13–19, 2025 - Washington & the World Academy
July 27–August 2, 2025
2-Week Academies:
- Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy
June 29–July 11, 2025 - Bridges to Social Justice Academy
July 6–18, 2025 - Entrepreneurship Academy
June 15–27, 2025 - Forensic Science Academy
June 29–July 11, 2025 - Marketing & Personal Branding Academy
July 13–25, 2025 - Sports Industry Management Academy
June 8–20, 2025
3-Week Academies:
- Business & Leadership Academy
July 20–August 8, 2025 - Economics Policy Academy
June 29–July 18, 2025 - Foreign Policy Academy
June 29–July 18, 2025 - Global Business Academy
July 20–August 8, 2025 - Medical Immersion Academy
June 8–27, 2025 - Neuroscience Medicine Academy
June 8–27, 2025
Seminars
Looking to get even more out of your Georgetown experience? Sign up for a Seminar! Once you have been admitted to any summer program, no additional application is necessary for the Seminars, which are available to any interested high school students for an additional cost of $250. Students must be concurrently registered for a course in order to attend a Seminar. Seminars are designed to give you resources, knowledge, and techniques as you prepare for college.
Introduction to the SAT & ACT Seminar
This course covers test-taking strategies, time-management skills, and critical reading methods that are central to mastering the SAT and ACT tests. Choose from one of two different sessions, where you’ll have the opportunity to take a full-length digital SAT or full-length paper ACT, after which you’ll receive an individualized, comprehensive analysis of your results.
Course Fee: $250*
Course Dates & Time:
Introduction to the SAT & ACT Seminar Session I:
Wednesday, June 18 - 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Thursday June 19 - 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 21 - 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Introduction to the SAT & ACT Seminar Session II:
Wednesday, July 23 - 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Thursday July 24 - 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 - 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
College Essay-Writing Seminar
This 2-hour evening class will review the organization, content, and style of successful college essays. Offered twice during the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to review sample essays, generate ideas for topics, develop a comprehensive outline, and write a complete college admissions essay.
Course Fee: $250*
Course Dates & Time:
College Essay Writing Seminar Session I:
Thursday June 26 - 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Introduction to the SAT & ACT Seminar Session II:
Wednesday, July 30 - 6:30–8:00 p.m.
How to Register & Submit Tuition Payment
- Go to your desired Seminar Page
- Click the “Add to Cart” button.
- On the Checkout page, click the green “Continue Checkout” button
- Log-in as a Returning Student, with your Georgetown Credentials (NetID and Password).
- Complete the Profile Page. Click the “Continue Checkout” button
- Proceed to the Payment Page. Click the “Continue Checkout” button, to submit tuition payment online.