Summer Science & Engineering Program (SSEP)
Smith College
Program overview
Exceptional high school students with strong interests in science and engineering; students seeking lab-based courses with Smith faculty and college preparation.
Eligibility
Some courses have prerequisites: Human Genetics is open to rising juniors and seniors who have completed at least one year of high school biology; other courses state no prerequisites. Overall program seeks students with strong interests in science and engineering.
Key details
- Organization
- Smith College
- Type
- Precollege summer program
- Location
- Smith College
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school students
- Cost
- Tuition: per session (2 weeks): $4,985; both sessions (4 weeks): $9,970. Deposit: per session (2 weeks): $1,246; both sessions (4 weeks): $2,493.
- Time commitment
- 2 weeks per session; 4 weeks if enrolled in both sessions.
- Application status
- Still accepting applications (Session 2 only: July 19–Aug. 1)
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.