Summer program
MITES Semester
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A free six-month online STEM and college preparation program running from summer through December.
2027 application deadline
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Last cycle’s deadline was Feb 1, 2026. This is a reference, not a 2027 date.
Official source ↗Checked 2026-10-28Details
| Cost | Free. All program-related costs are covered.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceAll program-related costs are covered |
|---|---|
| Financial aid | Not stated |
| Format | OnlineSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidencethe only national online pre-college program of its scale and stature |
| Location | Online |
| Current grade | Grade 11Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceThe MITES Semester and MITES Summer application is open to 11th graders. |
| Eligibility | U.S. citizens or permanent residents who reside in the U.S. and its territories throughout the virtual program.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceU.S. citizens or permanent residents |
| Program dates | June through DecemberSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceRunning June through December, this national program will take you through engaging, rigorous online courses |
| Applications open | Not stated |
| 2027 deadline | Not posted yet |
| Last cycle’s date | Feb 1, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceThe application typically opens in November and closes on February 1. |
Checked 2026-10-28. Last cycle’s costs and dates are labeled where applicable. Program pages can change. How we check facts ↗