Summer Challenge
Note: All sessions in the Summer Challenge program are now full, and we are no longer accepting applications for summer 2024.
A 2-week program
It’s called Summer Challenge because it pushes you in so many ways. You will explore your interests, discover new ones, test your academic boundaries, and immerse yourself in the college experience. Along the way, you will make new friends and get to know more about Boston University. Are you up to the challenge?
2024 Summer Challenge calendar
Session 1
June 16 – June 28
Session 2
July 7 – July 19
Session 3
July 21 – August 2
A summer to remember
If you’re a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior, you’re in for two unforgettable weeks. Get ready to experience life on a college campus and take on new academic challenges in this exceptional residential summer program.
Choose any two seminars from our extensive list. Each is designed to expand your academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments—even field trips. Small class sizes give you the opportunity to receive individual attention from our experienced team of college instructors.
Learn about Summer Challenge Seminars
As part of our program, we also offer an admissions workshop that will give you valuable insight into the college application process.
The big picture
In our Summer Challenge program, you’ll be part of a close-knit social community of high school students experiencing college life. Every day, there are activities that give you a chance to make new friends, learn more about yourself, and get to know the great city of Boston.
Listen to what past students have to say about the exciting Summer Challenge program.
