The EPGY Summer Institutes include courses in mathematics, science, computer programming, humanities, expository writing, creative writing, engineering, business and legal studies. Please visit the 2008 Summer Course Listings to find out detailed course descriptions and prerequisites.

After the conclusion of the program, students are sent a written evaluation and a certificate of completion. No course grades or credits are given.

EPGY Summer Institutes instructors are Stanford University instructors selected for their expertise in the course subject areas and their ability and experience with teaching students in the Summer Institutes grade range. Please see the Instructor page for more information.

No. All students in the EPGY Summer Institutes must participate fully in the residential portion of the program. The Summer Institutes places a high value on the integration of the academic and social components which is accomplished by bringing together students and mentors who share interest and talent in a particular subject. Students interested in non-residential opportunities should explore EPGY's distance-learning courses.

The Stanford University Undergraduate Admissions office is familiar with the Summer Institutes programs and the academic rigor required of students participating in EPGY courses. However, admission to EPGY does not guarantee admission to Stanford University.

To submit a question, please visit the Contact page

See the Summer Institutes Admission page for details on admissions. All application materials must be received by EPGY by the specified review date in order to be considered for admissions.

The EPGY Summer Institutes are for students between 13 and 17 years of age who are in grades 8 through 11 at the time of application. Students in grades 6 or 7 may attend the Middle School Program. The individual courses have age and grade restrictions, typically allowing students in a two-year grade range and the corresponding three-year age range. For age and grade ranges for specific courses please see the Course page. The EPGY Summer Institutes have a competitive application process involving the evaluation of grades, test scores, teacher recommendations, samples of student work, and reasons for wanting to attend the Summer Institutes as expressed on the application form. Participants in the program attend only one course, and applications are reviewed for the particular courses to which the student is applying (in order of preference indicated on the application). The admissions committee seeks applicants that demonstrate both academic talent and a passion for learning in the subject areas to which they are applying. For more information, see the Summer Institutes Admission page.

Grade level refers to the current grade that a student is in at the time of application.

Students who are outside of the age range by no more than three months may apply, but this will result in lower priority in the evaluation process. No exceptions will be made to the grade restrictions. The age and grade restrictions help create a social environment that fosters interaction among peers and the formation of friendships that can extend beyond the duration of the program. Also, these restrictions take into account considerations for students in the same courses living together in the same residence. Because the social and academic components are tightly integrated, students will have greater academic benefit by learning alongside others who are close in age and grade.

Prior success in EPGY distance-learning courses or the Summer Institutes is a good way for students to demonstrate their interest and ability in the EPGY Summer Institute subject areas; however, past performance in EPGY does not guarantee admission in the Summer Institutes.

No. Students may only attend one session per summer.

There is no test score "cut-off" or percentile requirement. EPGY seeks students who demonstrate overall academic excellence. All application materials (such as work samples, written responses, test scores, teacher recommendations, etc.) are considered together.

Please submit a work sample that best reflects your abilities as a student. This can include, but is not limited to, a homework assignment, a school project, a presentation, or a piece of work of which you are particularly proud. Note that any submitted work becomes property of the EPGY Summer Institutes and will not be returned to you.

The teacher recommendation forms should be faxed or mailed separately by the teacher. The rest of the application materials should be mailed to EPGY together; however, school transcripts may be sent directly from schools.

Yes. You must send in an application each year you apply.

Please visit the Tuition page in the Admissions section for information on fees.

Yes, there is limited financial aid available for the EPGY Summer Institutes. Please visit the Tuition page in the Admissions section for information on financial aid.

No, EPGY does not offer an installment plan.

Students who are admitted to the program will receive detailed information on what they need to bring. Bed linens and towels are provided, as well as all course materials and items needed for EPGY activities.

Please visit the Schedule page for information on the daily routines and the range of activities that students participate in while at the EPGY Summer Institutes.

Students will be supervised by the EPGY Summer Institutes residential counselors and instructional staff. Please see the Residential Staff and Instructors pages in the Student Life section of this web site.

Please visit the Housing page in the Student Life section for information on the housing provided for the EPGY Summer Institutes.

Please visit the Dining page in the Student Life section for information on the dining services at the EPGY Summer Institutes.

Yes, upon acceptance into the program, students will be asked to provide health information and information regarding any other specific needs. EPGY will work with students to plan necessary accommodations.

The Summer Institutes staff strives to maintain a safe environment for all participants. The Vaden Health Center and the Stanford Medical Center are in close proximity to the Summer Institutes' residences and residential staff are trained to handle the full range of medical and health needs of the students in the program.

The EPGY Summer Institutes provides airport pick-ups from the San Francisco airport (SFO). Students who are admitted to the program will be given detailed information regarding the procedure for airport pick-ups. Students using the airport shuttle service will provide their flight information to EPGY. Summer Institutes staff members will receive students at the airport and accompany them back to Stanford University. A contact number will be provided for notifying EPGY of late arrivals, and for students who need assistance locating EPGY staff at the airport. EPGY also provides airport shuttles to take students to the San Francisco airport on the day of departure. This cost is included in the Summer Institutes fee.

No. The EPGY Summer Institutes is a full-time program and students are expected to participate in all course and program activities for the duration of the session.

Occasional use of Stanford University facilities (such as athletic facilities, libraries etc.) will be organized as part of the Summer Institutes program.

The EPGY Summer Institutes offer plenty of afternoon and evening free time where students can practice their sports, or devote time to personal activities. However, we do not recommend planning any specific athletic or other commitments during the Summer Institutes.

Informal campus tours will be provided by our own staff, as most of them are Stanford students and are very familiar with the campus. However, if you are interested in something more than that, you will need to make arrangements independently that do not interfere with scheduled EPGY activities.

We will have a representative from the Admissions office come to give a presentation to the students. If you are looking for something more than that, you will need to make arrangements independently that do not interfere with scheduled EPGY activities.

Participants in the EPGY Summer Institutes are expected to abide by EPGY’s Code of Conduct which states:

• EPGY students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of good citizenship, honesty, and integrity in their academic work and in their personal conduct.
• EPGY students are expected to show courtesy and respect for their fellow students, for Stanford University personnel, and for University visitors.
• EPGY students shall not take part in or facilitate discrimination of any kind, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, handicap, or intelligence.
• EPGY students are expected to show respect for and take reasonable care of University property, including their residences, dining halls, classrooms, and other Stanford facilities, equipment and furnishings (for instance, course materials, computers, sports equipment, street signs, and other structures in outdoor areas).
• EPGY students are expected to respect the belongings of their fellow students. They shall not borrow, use, or disturb items belonging to other students or EPGY staff without clear prior permission. EPGY students also are expected to respect the belongings of the participants of other programs at Stanford, and other Stanford visitors.
• EPGY students shall not use, possess, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, with the exception of prescription and over-the-counter medications which shall only be used under the supervision of the EPGY nurse or designated health assistant and shall not be in the possession of individual students.
• EPGY students are expected to be well-behaved and follow the instructions of the residential staff, instructional staff, and other University personnel. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated.
• EPGY students shall not commit acts of violence on persons or property, nor shall they threaten to commit any act of violence.
• EPGY students shall not engage in any form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes sexual conduct, or conduct with sexual overtones, which has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance or which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning, residential, or working environment.
• EPGY students shall uphold high standards of academic integrity through honesty, trust, fairness and responsibility. Students are expected to demonstrate a spirit of cooperation and exploration within the academic guidelines provided by their instructors, and to meet the intellectual challenges of the program through honest effort and hard work.
• EPGY students are expected to know and to follow all rules listed in this Code of Conduct, those listed in the EPGY Summer Institutes Rules for Participants, as well as the rules presented by the residential and instructional staff during the program.