Pre-College Summer Academy
For high school students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grade
Cal Lutheran's Pre-College Summer Academy offers high school students the chance to earn rigorous, university credit at a four-year institution while still in high school—an experience that stands out impressively in college applications, and transfers more broadly than typical community college dual-enrollment courses.
Benefits include:
- College credit from an accredited university
- A strong advantage for college applications
- Delivered by university professors
- High-impact academic and career exploration
Summer 2026 Courses
View our 4-unit courses that are offered in accelerated, two-week sessions.
Questions? Contact us at summeracademy@callutheran.edu
Why Choose the Pre-College Summer Academy?
Real University Credit
Each course is a full 4-unit university class, offering greater academic depth and flexibility than many 3-unit dual-enrollment options.
Designed for College-Bound Students
Students demonstrate success in true university coursework that helps build a strong academic record for college applications.
Faculty-Led, Small-Class Experience
Cal Lutheran professors and practitioner-scholars lead small classes that emphasize discussion, applied learning, mentoring, and meaningful feedback.
High-Impact Academic & Career Exploration
With offerings spanning business, law, communication, leadership, Spanish, philosophy, and health, students can choose courses that align with their academic interests.
Transfer-Ready and Transcripted
All credits appear on an official Cal Lutheran transcript, increasing the likelihood of transfer to a wide range of public and private universities.
Focused Summer Format
Courses run in immersive two-week sessions across June and July, allowing students to earn significant college credit while balancing other summer commitments.