How to Apply for Summer Session
Applicants must complete the Summer Session Application form and submit documentation demonstrating adequate competency. A completed application consists of a completed application form, an official academic transcript, and receipt of payment for course fees.
Current HMC Degree-Seeking Students
- HMC students can start enrolling in Summer Session courses on March 24, 2025 via the Harvey Mudd College Portal.
- Eligible HMC students may request financial assistance via the 2025 Summer Financial Aid Application form. More information for how to apply will be available in early 2025.
- Submit payment for course fees. Fees are due in full by May 12, 2025 for Session I, June 2, 2025 for Session II and June 23, 2025 for Session III courses. Students who do not pay in full by the above dates will be dropped from courses. If you need an alternate payment arrangement (e.g., a payment plan), please contact the Office of Student Accounts by 5 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2025. Students who do not pay in full by the above dates will be dropped from the courses.
Current international HMC students should also refer to the International Students section below for additional information.
Visiting Undergraduates Including Students from the Other Claremont Colleges
Undergraduates and graduate students who are matriculated at other accredited colleges or universities, including the Claremont Colleges, are welcome to apply for admission to HMCs Summer Session program. Interested students should follow the following steps:
- Complete the Summer Session Application form. Late registrations may be considered until the week prior to start of the course. However, payment and all required documents must be received prior to being enrolled in a course.
- Submit academic transcript:
- Currently matriculated students at the Claremont Colleges College are not required to submit an academic transcript.
- All other students must submit an official academic transcript to the Office of the Registrar electronically to registrar@hmc.edu or by mail to 301 Platt Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711. Electronic submission is preferred. Transcripts must include a notation that the applicant is in good academic standing at their home institution. Applicants will not be enrolled until the Registrar’s office confirms receipt of the official transcript and that applicable prerequisites have been satisfied.
- Students admitted to the Claremont Colleges for the Fall 2025 semester will need to follow the instructions for “Current High School Juniors (including rising juniors) and Seniors”.
- Submit payment for course fees. Fees are due in full by May 12, 2025 for Session I, June 2, 2025 for Session II and June 23, 2025 for Session III courses. Students who do not pay in full by the above dates will be dropped from courses.
- Submit a completed substitute W-9S form to the Office of Student Accounts by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for Session I, Thursday, May 29, 2025 for Session II and Wednesday, June 18, 2025 for Session III courses. Students may mail the completed form to HMC Student Accounts, 301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711-5901, fax to 909.607.1027, or upload it directly. Failure to submit the form by the above dates may result in being dropped from courses.
Acceptance to and participation in HMCs Summer Session does not constitute transfer student admission to any HMC degree program. We strongly recommend that students check with an academic advisor at their home college or university in advance to confirm how Harvey Mudd College academic credits would apply toward their current degree plan. The home degree-granting institution will make the determination of whether or not the course(s) will be accepted.
Current High School Juniors (including rising juniors) and Seniors
Current high school juniors (and rising juniors) and seniors are welcome to apply for admission to HMCs Summer Session. Interested students should follow the following steps:
- Complete the Summer Session Application form. Late registrations may be considered until the week prior to start of the course. However, payment and all required documents must be received prior to being enrolled in a course.
- Submit official academic transcript to the Office of the Registrar by mail to 301 Platt Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711, or electronically to registrar@hmc.edu. Transcripts must come directly from your institution (HS applicants can ask their counselor to send it directly) and include a notation that the applicant is in good academic standing at their home institution. HS students who have been admitted into HMC do not need to resubmit their transcript. Applicants will not be enrolled until the Registrar’s office confirms receipt of the official transcript and that applicable prerequisites have been satisfied;
- Submit payment for course fees. Fees are due in full by May 12, 2025 for Session I, June 2, 2025 for Session II and June 23, 2025 for Session III courses. Students who do not pay in full by the above dates will be dropped from courses.
- Submit a completed substitute W-9S form to the Office of Student Accounts by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for Session I, Thursday, May 29, 2025 for Session II and Wednesday, June 18, 2025 for Session III courses. Students may mail the completed form to HMC Student Accounts, 301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711-5901, fax to 909.607.1027, or upload it directly. Failure to submit the form by the above dates may result in being dropped from courses.
Harvey Mudd does not consider “demonstrated interest” (e.g., visiting campus, participating in the Summer Session, calling or emailing admission staff, etc.) in making admission decisions to its degree program. Acceptance to, and participation in, Harvey Mudd’s Summer Session does not constitute admission to any Harvey Mudd degree program.
Adult Learners
Adult learners are welcome to apply for admission to HMCs Summer Session program. Interested students should follow the following steps:
- Complete the Summer Session Application form. Late registrations may be considered until the week prior to start of the course. However, payment and all required documents must be received prior to being enrolled in a course.
- Submit documentation demonstrating adequate competency. This can be done by providing an official high school transcript, GED, or official college transcript to the Office of the Registrar by mail to 301 Platt Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711, or electronically to registrar@hmc.edu. Transcripts must include a notation that the applicant is in good academic standing at their home institution. HMC graduates do not need to submit transcripts. Applicants will not be enrolled until the Registrar’s office confirms receipt of the official transcript and that applicable prerequisites have been satisfied.
- Submit payment for course fees. Fees are due in full by May 12, 2025 for Session I, June 2, 2025 for Session II and June 23, 2025 for Session III courses. Students who do not pay in full by the above dates will be dropped from courses.
- Submit a completed substitute W-9S form to the Office of Student Accounts by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for Session I, Thursday, May 29, 2025 for Session II and Wednesday, June 18, 2025 for Session III courses. Students may mail the completed form to HMC Student Accounts, 301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711-5901, fax to 909.607.1027, or upload it directly. Failure to submit the form by the above dates may result in being dropped from courses.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply for HMCs Summer Session program. Please check with your Designated School Official regarding any policies or procedures that may impact you or your status.
- Current HMC and other 5C International students who wish to be both in-person and part-time in Summer Session must have been enrolled in their home institution for the entire prior academic year. Current HMC students with J-1 or F-1 visas are encouraged to reach out to dso@g.hmc.edu.
- Visiting international students matriculated at other accredited colleges or universities may enroll in the Summer Session. Because international students would be concurrently enrolled at two institutions, HMC will not take on the I-20. Only their current Designated School Official would need to know;
- HMC is not able to support first-time international students for in-person classes who would be coming from their home country and this would be considered their first semester in the United States. No such restrictions are in place for students enrolling solely in remote online-only classes.
Interested students should complete the following steps:
- Complete the Summer Session Application form. Late registrations may be considered until the week prior to start of the course. However, payment and all required documents must be received prior to being enrolled in a course.
- Submit documentation demonstrating adequate competency. This can be done by providing an official high school transcript, GED, or official college transcript to the Office of the Registrar by mail to 301 Platt Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711, or electronically to registrar@hmc.edu. Transcripts must include a notation that the applicant is in good academic standing at their home institution. HMC graduates do not need to submit transcripts. Applicants will not be enrolled until the Registrar’s office confirms receipt of the official transcript and that applicable prerequisites have been satisfied.
- Submit payment for course fees. Fees are due in full by May 12, 2025 for Session I, June 2, 2025 for Session II and June 23, 2025 for Session III courses. Students who do not pay in full by the above dates will be dropped from courses.
- Submit a completed substitute W-9S form to the Office of Student Accounts by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for Session I, Thursday, May 29, 2025 for Session II and Wednesday, June 18, 2025 for Session III courses. Students may mail the completed form to HMC Student Accounts, 301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711-5901, fax to 909.607.1027, or upload it directly. Failure to submit the form by the above dates may result in being dropped from courses.