Get a headstart on your transition from high school to college
Pre-CollegeA Taste of College Life
The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives current sophomores and juniors an exciting glimpse of academic and/or residential life at a top-ranked private university.
Announcements
Applications for Summer 2025 will open early January. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive program information and announcements.
Get Started
Step 1
Choose a Program
Every summer we offer a wide range of 100+ courses all taught by Emory faculty. These courses are divided between two programs -- Pre-College (noncredit) and Summer College (credit bearing).
Compare ProgramsStep 2
Browse & Find your Course
Visit our course listings to search by your favorite subject, instruction method, date ranges, etc.
Browse CoursesStep 3
Review Costs & Scholarship Information
Determine costs based on your chosen program and course. Explore additional funding options and review our payment and refund policies.
Research Costs & ScholarshipsStep 4
Verify Eligibility & Start your Application
Ensure that you are eligible to apply to our programs. Review the application checklist for any additional requirements. Start a new application, or complete an open application.
Apply NowStep 5
Check your Email
All communications on your application status and updates will be emailed to you.
Important Dates
2025 Program Dates
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A | June 15 | June 28 | TBD |
| Session B | June 29 | July 12 | TBD |
| Session C | July 13 | July 26 | TBD |
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | May 16 | June 27 | TBD |
| Session 2 | June 30 | August 8 | TBD |
International students: please see our Program Comparison for application deadlines
News & Resources
Featured News Story
Gateway program supports Atlanta students traditionally underrepresented in the study of the ancient world
The Department of Classics in Emory College of Arts and Science launched a program this summer to showcase the study of the ancient Mediterranean world and also to foster the educational aspirations of underrepresented students.