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Summer Programs

Spelman College offers transformative pre-college summer experiences designed for high school students who are eager to explore academic interests while experiencing life on a college campus. Our programs provide a supportive and intellectually engaging environment where students build confidence, independence, and lasting connections.

College Preparatory Institute (CPI) and the Early College Program (ECP) offer several weeks of immersive residential learning led by accomplished Spelman faculty and professional facilitators. Participants engage in rigorous coursework, develop critical academic skills, and gain exposure to the expectations of college life.

Through these programs, students strengthen their academic readiness, explore potential fields of study, and join a community of motivated peers from across the country.

The Office of Admissions Summer Programs Application for 2026 is Closed! Completed Applications for the 2026 Early College Program and College Prep Institute I & II were due Monday, March 23, 2026.

College Prep Institute
College Prep Institute I: June 5 – June 19
College Prep Institute II: July 3 – July 18

Early College Program
Date: June 20 - July 17

The Summer Programs 2026 Webinar recording is now available. Please CLICK HERE to gain access to the full recording. Looking for specific information within the webinar, click the link below:

Submit a Summer Programs Interest Form below to receive updates and important information for Summer 2027.

Summer Program Interest Form

Contact Info

Summer Programs

350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

404-270-4003
summerprograms@spelman.edu

Mon. - Fri. | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Staff Recruitment

Spend Your Summer Making an Impact

Spelman College 2026 Summer Programs is Now Hiring!!! Are you a Spelman student looking for a meaningful summer opportunity? Join us as a paid summer staff member supporting Spelman’s dynamic pre-college programs.

Programs
College Prep Institute I & II
Early College Program

Start Date: May 26, 2026
End Date: July 20, 2026

Positions

  • Office Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Social Media Assistant
  • Residential Director
  • Residential Advisors

Gain the Following While Working

  • Leadership and Networking
  • 21st Century Skills
  • College Credit or Internship Opportunities
  • Professional Development
  • Training and Certifications
  • Room and Board
  • Excellent Pay

Apply Now On JobX Employment Portal, Spelman College. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 11, 2026.

Art History and Curatorial Studies

A co-educational, sponsored program for high school juniors and seniors interested in art history and curatorial studies.

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College Prep Institute

Offers SAT prep, career exploration, essay writing, leadership skills, and more for current 9th and 10th grade students.

College Prep Institute

Early College Program

A program for current high school juniors offering college credit in English and Biology.

Early College Program

Admission Policy

Spelman College, a Historically Black College whose mission is to serve high-achieving Black women, will consider for admission women students including students who consistently live and self-identify as women, regardless of their gender assignment at birth. Spelman does not admit male students, including students who self-identify and live consistently as men, regardless of gender assignment at birth. If a woman is admitted and transitions to male while a student at Spelman, the College will permit that student to continue to matriculate at and graduate from Spelman.

Application to a high school pre-college summer program is not an application for admission to the degree programs of Spelman College. No promises are made regarding admission to the first-year class. Parents/guardians must give their permission for students to participate in summer programs and activities.