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Summer Promise Program

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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Summer Promise Program is annual free, week-long college readiness program for rising ninth graders.  

Upcoming Program Dates: June 21—June 27, 2026

Through this residential program, selected students experience a snapshot of the holistic college experience to strengthen their confidence and enthusiasm for persisting in high school and pursuing higher education.  

Students experience courses co-taught by Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø faculty and teachers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools. 

Outside of class hours, the students engage with the many co-curricular experiences and facilities at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.

Summer Promise students in Classroom with teachers
Summer Promise student orientation in the union
Summer Promise in the DACE Studio

Program Highlights

  • The program is designed to increase college readiness and empower students to unlock their promise and potential to attend college, and pursue their dreams.
  • Rising 9th-12th grade students will spend seven days in June on the beautiful Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø campus, experiencing a taste of residential college life.
  • Family representatives will receive valuable information on the college admissions process, financial aid requirements, and scholarship opportunities. 

Key Dates

Returning Summer Promise Scholars
  • January 16: Returner Application Deadline – if this date has passed, and you are still interested in returning to the program, please reach out to summerpromise@davidson.edu at your earliest convenience.
  • April 6: Information Update about Summer Promise Week
  • May 20: Course Preferences Due
New/Prospective Summer Promise Scholars
  • March 15: Application Priority Deadline
  • April 12: Application Final Deadline – apply by 11:59 p.m.
  • May 1: Admission Decisions Shared
  • May 20: Course Preferences Due

Application dates vary between returning scholars and new scholars, but all other key dates remain the same:

  • June 21: Move into residence hall by 2:30 p.m.
  • June 27: Nurturing the Promise Session focused on preparing parents for supporting their scholar's journey to higher education from 9-11:30 a.m.
  • June 27: Check out of residence hall by 2:30 p.m.