The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program (SSP) provides an exciting opportunity for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to explore their academic passions while diving into the college experience delivered in a synchronous and remote format.
Many high school students are unclear about which colleges to apply to, let alone what major to pursue. Choosing a pre-college summer program, like the Summer Scholars Program, allows students to sort through possible majors, colleges, and career opportunities. The program offers two options, the three-week, credit-bearing program, and the two-week, non-credit UM Academies. Both options enable students to concentrate on the subject area they are most interested in and develop friendships with other high-achieving high school students worldwide.
Program Benefits
Choose from a variety of academic areas taught by distinguished University of Miami faculty
Earn six credits in the Summer Scholars three-week option or experience our two-week, non-credit UM Academies
Experience an immersive college experience, delivered in a synchronous and remote format
Take classes with high school peers from across the United States and abroad
Receive a tuition savings of more than half the standard undergrad cost per credit*
Participate in engaging educational workshops
*Based on the University's 2020-2021 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Rate.
At A Glance
Summer Scholars | Three-Week, Credit: From Sunday, July 4, 2021, to Friday, July 23, 2021
UM Academies | Two-Week, Non-Credit: From Sunday, July 4, 2021, to Friday, July 16, 2021
Individuals should be self-motivated and prepared to study an academic discipline in a rigorous scholarly program, while earning college credit.
Requirements:
✓ Completed sophomore or junior year of high school ✓ Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) ✓ Teacher recommendation ✓ Guidance counselor recommendation ✓ Official high school transcript(s) ✓ Personal essays
For more information, call 305-284-4000 to speak with an enrollment advisor.
Students will experience immersive academic courses and college culture.
Requirements:
✓ Completed freshman, sophomore, or junior year of high school ✓ Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) ✓ Teacher recommendation letter ✓ Guidance counselor recommendation letter ✓ Official high school transcript(s) ✓ Personal essays
For more information, call 305-284-4000 to speak with an enrollment advisor.
If your native language is not English, applicants are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score with your application. Applicants must meet the University's English proficiency requirements to be eligible for the Summer Scholars Program.
Applicants admitted to the two-week, non-credit option (UM Academies) will also need to provide their TOEFL or IELTS score.
For more information, call 305-284-4000 to speak with an enrollment advisor.
UM Academies (Two-Week, Non-Credit, Remote Program):
$3,455 (tuition ($3,411) + program fees ($55))
Please note, fees are subject to change.
For more information, call 305-284-4000 to speak with an enrollment advisor.
Limited scholarship funding is available to eligible applicants applying to the Summer Scholars Program's three-week, credit-bearing option. Scholarship applications are due by March 1.
Please note, financial aid is not available for the Summer Scholars Program.
This program is offered through the Division of Continuing and International Education at the University of Miami. The Division aims to empower people to reach their full potential through lifelong and lifewide learning. With more than 70 credit and non-credit programs available, the Division focuses on creating continuous learning experiences that transform individuals, organizations, and entire communities. For more information, visit dcie.miami.edu and connect with the Division on Facebook and Twitter.
