Application Process
Eligibility
Medicine is a very rewarding profession. It requires dedication, excellence and a passion for patient-care, which will be expected from all students. Applicants are strongly recommended 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 or older by the session start date.
How to Apply
- Register for the Stanford CSI Application Portal at https://stanfordcsi.slideroom.com starting November 1, 2024 for Summer Programming. Registration for a SlideRoom account is required.
- Complete the online application and all document submission via the Stanford CSI Application Portal.
- Upload copies of transcripts (2 full academic years) from attending middle school, high school or college; unofficial copies are acceptable.
- Upload a current resume. Please include an estimate of hours spent participating in each activity, club or job.
- Upload copies of standardized test scores for test such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT or AP. This is required for all US based students.
- Respond to two short essay questions.
- Request (via the online application) a letter of recommendation from a recent teacher. A STEM teacher is required. An email request for a recommendation will be sent to your teacher as part of the Stanford CSI application process in the Stanford CSI Application Portal. Your application file will not be considered complete until the letter is received.
- Submit the application fee online with a credit card. US Citizens and Permanent Residents whose annual household income is under $80,000 or are enrolled in a program that aids low income families, can submit an application fee waiver request using this form. Waivers are granted on a first come first serve basis and we have a limited number that we are able to offer each year.
- The details of CSI 2025 program fee can be found here.
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
May 1, 2025
Fall Intensive application period opens
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