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Summer Programs

Learn where a summer at LMU can take you.

Pre-College Programs | Summer Session Registration

Whether you are a high school student searching for pre-college experiences or a college student looking to get ahead by earning summer credit, we are here to help you navigate summer opportunities at LMU! 

Summer Starts Here

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Pre-College Programs

Take the first step in transforming your summer with a pre-college experience designed for a selective group of boldly imaginative high school students like you. Choose from residential or online and credit or non-credit options.

 

Get Started: Pre-College Programs
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Visiting Students

Whether you are interested in getting ahead in your major or seeking intellectual enrichment, a summer learning among LMU's global community of scholars will challenge you academically and help you advance faster toward your degree.

Learn More: Visiting Students
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Rising High School Seniors

High school students who have completed junior year by the start of the summer session are eligible to apply to take courses for credit at LMU during the summer. Choose from six-week summer session courses or immersive four-week pre-college experiences.

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Current LMU Students

Current LMU students do not need to submit an additional application to register for courses during the summer. If you are a current LMU student, please log in to PROWL using your MyLMU credentials to register for summer session classes.

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Stories

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In the News

Summer Lion Takeover

In 2024, record number of high school students will join the campus community as pre-college Summer Lions.

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Exploring Engineering

Learn more about LMU's credit-bearing Exploring Engineering course for high school students.

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Student Profile

Playing with Passion

Learn how a two-time pre-college participant used her summer experience to launch a creative career in women's sports.

Take Your Next Steps

We welcome any additional questions you may have as you explore your plans for summer 2025.