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Emory University Summer Pre-College Program
Overview
A college-level summer program for high school sophomores and juniors offering noncredit 2–4 week sessions and credit-bearing 6-week courses taught by Emory faculty, with residential, commuter, and online options available in Atlanta.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun–Jul2–6 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential / Online
Location
Atlanta, GA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,925
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Competitive; classes fill on rolling basis; average enrollment ~400 students, average class size 14.
Application requirements
High School Transcript
Unofficial or official high school transcript
Minimum GPA
3.0 GPA
Test Scores
PSAT, PreACT, SAT, or ACT required for credit program; optional for noncredit
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
Two teacher or guidance counselor recommendations
Parental Consent
Parental consent from primary parent/guardian
Application Fee
$70 non-refundable application fee
International English Proficiency
For non-U.S. citizens: SAT ERW 700+, ACT English 30+, TOEFL 104 iBT, or IELTS 7.5; if not met, submit TOEFL ITP C1, DET 130+, or English writing sample
Age
Minimum 15 years old by session start
Citizenship/Visa Status
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students welcome. International students must have B-2 visitor visa; I-20 documents not issued.
Cost & sessions
2026 pricing: Noncredit commuter $3,925 (2-week), $5,874 (3-week), $7,850 (4-week); residential $5,510 (2-week), $8,264 (3-week), $11,020 (4-week). Credit program 6-week $6,485–$8,589 depending on credits and delivery. Non-refundable $70 application fee and $350 enrollment deposit required. Lab fees $25–$75 and course books up to $50 additional.
Financial aid
Partial tuition awards available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents demonstrating financial need. Full tuition scholarships not awarded. Awards on rolling basis; recipients must accept within 2 business days. Not FAFSA-affiliated. Emory Employee Courtesy Scholarship available for eligible dependents (applies to Summer College credit courses only).
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