Summer Promise Program

The Davidson College Summer Promise Program is a free, week-long college readiness program for rising ninth graders, along with the 2024 pilot class.

Upcoming Program Dates: June 22—June 28, 2025

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 Davidson 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 Davidson College.

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.
30 students will spend seven days in June on the beautiful Davidson College 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.

Summer Promise students in Classroom with teachers

Summer Promise student orientation in the union

2025 Key Dates

January 15: Pilot class deadline to respond to invitation to attend Summer Promise 2025
March 15: Application priority deadline
April 15, by 5 p.m.: Application final deadline
End of April: Admission decisions shared
May 19 by 5 p.m.: Registration due for accepted scholars
June 22, by 4 p.m.: Check into the residence hall
June 28, 9 a.m.–noon: Nurturing the Promise—Supporting Your Scholar’s College Journey (workshop for family representatives)
June 28, by 4 p.m.: Check out of the residence hall

Participant Handbook & Information

Information for registered scholars including sample daily schedule, packing list, and arrival and departure details.

Download the 2024 Handbook (PDF)

Contact & Mailing Address

Dr. Tracy Bailey, Director of Community Outreach and Teacher Placement
Director of Educational Outreach and Teacher Placement
209 Ridge Rd, Box 5000
Davidson, NC 28035

trbailey@davidson.edu
704-894-2629