Get a Head Start on College

Earn college credits, explore academic interests, and experience life at one of New York's leading public research universities before graduating high school. Summer Session gives motivated students the opportunity to learn alongside college students and take the next step toward their academic goals.

Earn College Credit

Get ahead on your future degree by completing college-level coursework while still in high school.

Experience University Life

Learn what it's like to take classes at a nationally recognized research university.

Explore Academic Interests

Discover potential majors and career paths before applying to college.

Build College Readiness

Strengthen study skills, time management, and academic confidence.

Is Summer Session Right for Me?

Eligibility Requirements

High school students may enroll in selected introductory-level summer courses if they:

Will complete their junior year of high school prior to enrollment
Have a cumulative GPA of 85 or higher
Meet any course-specific prerequisites
Students enroll as visiting Summer Session students and may choose from approved introductory courses.

Beyond Summer Courses

Interested in hands-on experiences, research opportunities, or specialized academic programs?

Stony Brook offers a variety of pre-college opportunities, some of which have separate specific application processes. If one of these programs is of interest to you, please check out their programs websites below: