Penn SAS High School Programs with Summer Discovery
Penn delivers the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Students engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections within accelerated two-, three-, or six-week Penn SAS High School Summer Programs.
Penn SAS High School Programs has collaborated with Summer Discovery for over 10 years. Summer Discovery oversees all community-building aspects of the summer programming, including student supervision, student activities, and ensuring the health and safety of all students throughout while participating in Penn’s programs. The University of Pennsylvania manages all academic programming, including the application process, advising, and course enrollment.
If you are a Philadelphia resident and attend a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school, you may be eligible to attend Penn Summer Prep or a Summer Academy free of charge with a Penn Summer Scholarship.
Summer 2024 applications are closed.
Get more details about Penn SAS High School Summer Programs:
Summer Academies
July 6 - July 27, 2024
- Residential/in-person options
- Non-credit program
- Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students
- International students welcome
- Financial aid for select Philadelphia students
For three intensive weeks, these non-credit academies encourage students to dive deep into exploratory research in a specific subject area, including American Sign Language, biomedical research, coding, chemistry, experimental physics, global culture and media, mathematics, neuroscience, and social justice.
Pre-College Programs
July 2 – August 10, 2024
- Residential program or fully online program
- Undergraduate credit offered
- Eligibility: Current 10th-11th grade students
- International students welcome
The Pre-College Programs offer undergraduate courses in a wide array of disciplines taught by Penn faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. Students can enroll in the Pre-College Residential Program for the full campus experience or enroll in the Pre-College Online Program from anywhere in the world.
Penn Summer Prep Program
July 6 – July 20, 2024
- Residential/in-person options
- Courses offered on campus
- Non-credit program
- Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students
- International students welcome
- Financial aid for select Philadelphia students
The two-week program offers non-credit, immersive study in disciplines across the sciences, arts, and humanities. Students choose two modules to focus their studies and benefit from the University’s rich educational resources.
