Summer Scholars Application

Students walking on campus with the Sundial and MacCracken Hall in the background

A final decision about whether Summer Scholars 2021 will be on campus or virtual will be made no later than June 1. When applying, identify your preference for on campus, virtual, or either. Only those who select on campus or either will be considered for admission if the program is hosted on campus.

May 1 is the Summer Scholars 2021 application deadline.

APPLY FOR ADMISSION

Program Dates

Session 1: June 27 - July 9, 2021

Session 2: July 11 - July 23, 2021

How to Apply

To be considered for the Summer Scholars Program, you must apply online. You will be asked to submit a 200- to 300-word statement about your interest in the program.

Your high school counselor must send the following items:

  • High School transcript (including current-year schedule)
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Record of any college aptitude test (Pre-ACT, PSAT, ACT, SAT) (Test scores are optional.)
  • If English is not your native language, please submit your TOEFL scores or a letter from your English teacher certifying your English language skills. For non-native English speakers, either a college aptitude test score or certification of English language skills is required — not both.

These items may be uploaded electronically via the application or mailed to:

Summer Scholars Program
Office of Admission
Miami University
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056

Eligibility

To be eligible for the 2021 Summer Scholars Program, you must:

  • Complete your sophomore or junior year of high school by June 30 of the year you would attend Summer Scholars and not graduate from high school before the following January.
  • Demonstrate strong academic ability in a challenging curriculum. Students typically have a high school grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.