Application Process

Eligibility

Medicine is a rewarding and demanding profession that requires dedication, academic excellence, and a genuine passion for patient care — all qualities we look for in our students.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete a high school biology course prior to enrolling. The program is open to rising high school juniors, seniors, and undergraduate premedical students. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by the session start date.

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How to Apply

  1. Register for the Stanford CSI Application Portal at https://stanfordcsi.slideroom.com, beginning November 1, 2024 for Summer Sessions and May 1, 2025 for the Fall Intensive. (Registration for a SlideRoom account is required.)

  2. Complete the online application and all document submissions via the Stanford CSI Application Portal.

  3. Upload transcripts (two full academic years) from middle school, high school, or college; unofficial copies are acceptable.

  4. Upload a current resume. Please include an estimate of hours spent participating in each activity, club, or job.

  5. Upload score reports for standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or AP exams. This is required for all U.S.-based students.

  6. Complete the essay prompt(s).

  7. Request (via the online application) a letter of recommendation from a recent teacher. A STEM teacher is required. An email request will be sent to your teacher as part of the CSI application process through the Stanford CSI Application Portal. Your application will not be considered complete until the letter is received. Recommenders have 7 days after the application deadline to complete the web form. Technical concerns can be directed to stanfordmedcsi@stanford.edu.

  8. Submit the required application fee online via credit card.

Fee Waivers (Summer Sessions only):
U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a household income under $80,000 annually, or who are enrolled in a program that supports low-income families, may request an application fee waiver using this form. Waivers are limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For full details on the CSI 2025 program fee, please visit this page.

Important Dates

2025 Application

CSI 2025 application deadlines are listed below

November 1, 2024

Summer application period opens

February 24, 2025

Summer application period closes 

April 9, 2025

Admission Notification 

April 16, 2025

Enrollment Deadline - Program fee due

June 2, 2025

Fall Intensive application period closes

July 14-25, 2025

Session 1 - in person on Stanford's campus

July 28 - Aug 8, 2025

Session 2 - virtual