University of Massachusetts Boston

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Come to UMass Boston for an exciting two-week summer session full of learning and US experiences. You will tour elite colleges and universities in the Northeast United States, enjoy life in the vibrant and historic city of Boston, and experience what studying in the USA is really like! When not in workshops covering admissions, career, and design-thinking, students can take part in activities that may include a baseball game at Fenway Park, ride the subway to visit Harvard Square, jump on a ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands, eat pasta in Little Italy, visit the MIT Museum, and more.

  • #116 Top Public Schools (tie)U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  • #46 Most Diverse Colleges in AmericaNiche, 2024

Summer Experience: Northeast College Tour

In collaboration with UMass Boston, Shorelight has created an exciting summer program that gives international high school students the opportunity to experience a real college campus environment in a vibrant and beautiful city on the East Coast of the US. Enjoy guided college visits at some of the most famous universities in the world, learn ways to improve your chances of admission, and experience what life as a college student is like in a major American city.

Important Dates

Summer Session One

Registration & Payment Deadline

May 29, 2025

Session One Start Date

June 29, 2025

Session One End Date

July 12, 2025

Summer Session Two

Registration & Payment Deadline

May 29, 2025

Session Two Start Date

July 13, 2025

Session Two End Date

July 26, 2025