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Wellesley College’s Summer Session permits a limited number of academically prepared high school students to enroll in undergraduate courses alongside college students for Wellesley credit. Participation is selective: students must be rising juniors or seniors, submit transcripts, and receive course-level permission, reflecting the expectation of readiness for a rigorous liberal arts environment. Courses are regular Wellesley offerings rather than specially designed pre-college classes, and successful completion results in an official college transcript. Because the college does not provide on-campus housing for high school participants, students must commute locally or enroll in online course sections. The program is not targeted to local students; eligibility is academic rather than geographic, though the lack of housing naturally favors regional or virtual learners. This option is best suited for mature, highly motivated students seeking authentic college coursework within a selective women’s liberal arts environment rather than a cohort-based summer institute.