Temple Summer Academy is a program only for high school students, designed to introduce you to college academics and fields you may choose to major in. You will learn with a small, tight-knit group of other high school students from all walks of life, and you will get lots of support from our Temple student staff along the way. By the end of the program, you will earn 3 or 4 college credits and automatically qualify for a $1,000 per year tuition grant towards your future undergraduate education at Temple University if you pass your college course with a B or better.

There is no minimum GPA, but we generally look for students who are at or near the criteria we use to evaluate our incoming freshman class. To read more about the admissions criteria we use for our freshman class, please visit the First-year Students page.

The cost of Temple Summer Academy is $3,200 per student. This fee covers the tuition for your college course, two (2) non-credit workshops, ongoing mentorship and support from Temple undergraduate students, and access to a robust schedule of evening and weekend social activities. For more information on the cost of Temple Summer Academy and how to pay your bill, please visit the program cost page.

Yes. You will need to fill out an additional page on your Summer Academy application to be considered for aid.

Temple Summer Academy is designed to give you a thorough introduction to college academics. While we hope you will consider Temple as a college choice, we recognize that you may not be sure yet. The knowledge you gain from this program will help you make informed decisions about what you are looking for in a college or university, things to consider when applying, and what fields you may be interested in majoring in. You will also have a Temple transcript that reports the grade you earn in your college course, and you can transfer the credits from that course to another institution.

First, check out our broader FAQ page. If you still have questions, please email us at [click-for-email] (link sends email) or call us at 215-204-2712 and a member of our staff will be happy to help you.

Temple Summer Academy requires an application to be admitted to the program*. In order for your application to be considered complete, you must submit the following:

• High school transcript (all grades from 9th grade and up, including most recent grades for the current academic year). An unofficial copy of your transcript is ok. If you need to, you can submit multiple files to show your previous grades, and your grades in progress from this school year.
• Test scores (Copy of PSAT, SAT, or ACT. Unofficial reports are ok!) OR an academic writing sample from one of your classes this year. We recognize that you may not have had the opportunity to take a standardized test, or that your test scores may not reflect your academic ability. We have no preference for whether you choose to submit test scores or a writing sample.
• Description of volunteer or student activities participated in during high school.
• Personal statement (500 words)
• Recommendation form from a teacher or guidance counselor (You must provide their name and contact information in your application, and a recommendation form will be emailed to them from [click-for-email] when you submit your application.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through April 14, 2025. Please note that students who met the priority (Feb. 15) or regular (March 15) deadline had first access to class choices and financial aid, and both are now limited. There is no fee to apply to Summer Academy.

Notification of Acceptance

Students will be notified of an admissions decision two weeks after the deadine (i.e. March 1 for those who meet the early deadline and April 1 for those who meet the regular deadline). You will receive an email from [click-for-email] advising you of the admissions decision and what to do next. 

Enrolling in the Program

Once you receive your acceptance, you are considered enrolled in the program when you pay your 10% deposit. A link for how to pay this deposit will be provided to you in your acceptance email. You may pay the remainder of your program fee in any installments that work for you and your family, provided you are paid in full by June 14, 2024.

Temple Tuition Grant

Temple tuition grant ($1,000 per year for four years) is contingent on earning a B or better in the Temple Summer Academy college course, enrolling at Temple University as a first-time, full-time freshman, and maintaining a 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment status.

*Please note that being accepted to Temple Summer Academy does not mean that you are guaranteed admission to Temple University for undergraduate or graduate study. Similarly, if your application to Temple Summer Academy is denied, it does not mean that you will not later be admitted to Temple University for undergraduate or graduate study.

The Temple Summer Academy curriculum is developed and delivered by Temple University, University College in partnership with

• Beasley School of Law,
• Boyer College of Music and Dance,
• College of Education and Human Development,
• College of Engineering,
• College of Liberal Arts,
• College of Public Health,
• Fox School of Business,
• College of Science and Technology,
• Klein College of Media and Communication,
• School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, and
• School of Theater, Film, and Media Arts.