Information for Admitted Students

Welcome to Andover Summer 2027!

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Andover Summer community in the summer of 2027. We can't wait to meet this year's cohort of Lower School, Upper School, ACE and (MS)2 students at Registration on Tuesday, June 29th. Using the links below, please find everything you need to know about being part of our on-campus community this summer. 

Please use this page to access important information about our summer program that will help you best prepare for the on-campus experience. Still have questions? Please reach out to us at [email protected].

FORMS AND DEADLINES

All required forms must be accessed through the Family Portal (use link above).

• May 1, 2027: Payment deadline
• May 15, 2027: Health & Enrollment form deadline; Course Selection deadline; Spring Transcript deadline (for re-enrolling students only)
• June 1, 2027: Online math assessment available (students enrolled in math courses will be notified via email)
• June 10, 2027: Online math assessment due (students enrolled in math courses only)
• June 21, 2027: Pre-Arrival Webinars for LSI & Upper School students and families, with special day student Q&A
• June 29th, 2027: Student Arrival & Registration Day

PACKING LIST, E&R LAUNDRY SERVICE, AND MAIL

A comprehensive packing list for our on-campus program can be found here. All dorm rooms are equipped with a bed, pillow, dresser, desk, closet or wardrobe, chair and a wastebasket. Linens (Twin-XL sheets, a pillowcase, a lightweight blanket, towels, and washcloths) are also provided. Laundry is available in all dorms on campus free of charge. However, students will need to bring their own laundry detergent and dryer sheets, if desired.

For those wishing to purchase a laundry service plan (weeky wash and fold) for their student, you may inquire and sign up for this by visiting our vendor, E&R Cleaners. Please make sure to select Phillips Academy Summer Session when signing up. You may also contact them via phone at 1-800-243-7789.

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL PLANNING

Travel to Phillips Academy  

Families are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from campus. We suggest that travel plans be arranged well in advance to adjust for changes in travel schedules necessitated by increased security and less frequent flights.  If a student will be arriving to campus outside of the normal registration hours (1-5 p.m. on June 29th), families MUST communicate travel plans with the Andover Summer office at [email protected] or by calling +1 978-749-4400.

Families are responsible for arranging ground transportation between campus and the airport for their child as Andover Summer is not able to provide airport transportation services on arrival or departure day. Flight Line has created a special account just for Andover Summer families to arrange ground transportation to and from Andover by clicking here. Additionally, families should ensure they have made proper arrangements for unaccompanied minor service (if required by the airline). For your reference, a link to the U.S. Department of Transportation Unaccompanied Minor policies can be found by clicking here.  

The closest international airport to Andover is Logan International Airport, which is approximately 27miles/43km from the campus.

Drop-off address: PAN Athletic Center: 5 Dwight St, Andover, MA

If you would like to try to coordinate travel plans with other families from your area, please go the the Summer Directory, which provides the names and email addresses of students and parents/guardians who have opted into the online directory.  You can search by country, city or state.

Boarding Students  

All international and domestic and boarding students are welcome to arrive on Tuesday, June 29th. Students and their families will complete the registration and arrival process in the PAN Athletic Center between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.  

Day Students 

All day students are welcome to register on Tuesday, June 29, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Students and their families will complete the registration and arrival process in the PAN Athletic Center located at 5 Dwight Street.

Detailed information about the arrival and registration process will be shared in email correspondence sent directly to students and their families.   

Any student who is not able to arrive during the designated arrival date(s) and time(s) as listed above must make arrangements and get approval directly from the Andover Summer office by emailing [email protected].   

End-of-Session Travel from Phillips Academy  

Students will depart from campus on Sunday, August 1. As with arrival, families are responsible for making travel arrangements from campus for their child on departure day as well as arranging unaccompanied minor services (if required by the airline).   

All remaining students must depart campus by Sunday, August 1 no later than 2:00pm. There are no exceptions to this policy.   

Pick-up Address: PAN Athletic Center: 5 Dwight Street

Transportation Services Available for Students 

As a courtesy, a list of local companies available to assist you and your child with transportation to/from Logan Airport in Boston will be provided in the Upper and Lower School Blue Books. Some of these companies are also available to provide unaccompanied minor service. 

DAY STUDENT INFORMATION

All day students must reside with a parent/guardian within a 20-mile radius of campus for the duration of the program at Andover. If you are not local to the area, a temporary address will need to be provided to the Andover Summer office prior to the start of the program. Questions regarding our day student policies can be directed to [email protected].

• All Lower School Day students will be required to be on campus 6 days/week (M, T, W, Th, F, and Saturday from 8:30am-9pm (Saturday is 10pm) which includes evening class/study blocks, our Tuesday night social activity and Saturday on and off-campus social activities. Lower School Day students will be assigned both a residence hall and locker as a home base during the program. Saturday off-campus programming and Saturday evening social activities are mandatory for all Lower School Day students. Lower School Day students are not required to be on campus on Sundays.
• Upper School Day students will be required to be on campus 6 days/week (Monday-Saturday). Time on campus is dependent upon course schedule and selection of optional courses and/or afternoon activity. Upper School Day students will be assigned a locker and residence hall prior to arrival. The decision on whether to remain attached to the dorm is optional. Upper School Day students have the option to purchase the campus activities package which allows them to take part in our off-campus trips and Saturday evening social activities.

Course Catalogs

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

If your child receives supportive accommodations or modifications at their current school and you would like to request that such supports (or a variation) be provided during their Andover Summer experience, please follow the steps below:

To apply for accommodations (classroom-based, residential, etc...) we ask that families:

• Complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form through the Medical Health Portal. 
   
• Upload supporting documentation through the Medical Health Portal or if necessary, email documents to: [email protected]

All requests will be reviewed and considered by our medical, psychological services, and academic support team in the first week of June, and a decision about accommodations will be communicated to families by the end of the 2nd week of June via email.

Questions about the process or about the status of an accommodations request may be directed to the Director of Outreach & Summer Session via [email protected].

All requests for summer accommodations must be received no later than May 15, 2027. Requests submitted after May 15, 2027 may be denied.

ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION DAY 

JUNE 29, 2027

Student arrival will take place on Tuesday, June 29, in the Pan Athletic Center between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

Boarding Student Registration Day: Tuesday, June 29th. We absolutely cannot wait to welcome you to our summer community! This information applies to each of our on-campus programs that will launch on June 30th: (MS)², ACE, English Language Learners, Lower School Institute, or the Upper School - together, we will navigate this exciting summer together.

Arrival Time & Location:

• Boarding students may arrive and register anytime between 1pm and 5pm on Tuesday, June 29th.
• Registration takes place in the PAN Athletic Center.

If you are driving to campus:

• All families who are driving their students to campus should go directly to the PAN Athletic Center. Parking is available in the PAN Center parking lot, accessible by making the turn at the corner of Dwight Street and Rt. 28 in Andover. Those using a ride share service may be dropped off at 5 Dwight Street. A map is accessible at the link above, for your reference.
• At Registration, you will receive your registration packet. This contains important information about your course schedule and housing assignments, along with some basic information about the summer. You will also receive your Summer T-shirt, ID card and dorm keys.
• Summer Session representatives will let you know if you are missing any required materials, and how to complete your registration if necessary. Some students may be required to submit missing forms, pay fees, or visit the Sykes Health and Wellness Center staff. You are also welcome to visit any of the optional tables at registration in order to learn more about the various aspects of the summer, including our SAT and SSAT prep programs.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I REGISTER?

• All students are welcome to begin moving into their summer housing immediately following registration.
• Our dining facility (Paresky Commons) will provide food that students and families are invited to eat together in one of our dining halls, or you are welcome to explore the dining options in downtown Andover for lunch and dinner.
• Students (and families) are invited to stock up on school supplies, snacks to keep in students' rooms or the shared dorm kitchen facilities, and to visit the various businesses in downtown Andover.
• Tours of the campus will be available to interested families every hour (departing from the campus belltower), on the corner of Salem St. and Rt. 28.
• Allergen tours of our Paresky Commons Dining Facility will be offered at 1pm and 3pm.
• Any interested Lower School Institute students and their families are invited to an optional welcome meeting at 2pm in the Tang Theater (in George Washington Hall).
• All boarding students should be settled in their dorms, with families having departed by 7:00pm. House counselors will provide more information regarding the initial dorm meetings taking place that evening
• Student orientation activities will begin on Wednesday, June 30th. More details and Orientation schedules will be provided at Registration.

WHAT DO I DO IF I AM A DAY STUDENT?

• Day Student Registration Day: Tuesday, June 29th. We absolutely cannot wait to welcome you to our summer community!
• After registering on June 29th, day students are welcome to remain on campus and participate in meals or tours, access their Day Student Lockers in George Washington Hall, or otherwise familiarize themselves with the facilities, but no formal programming is scheduled until Wednesday, June 30th. Please pay close attention to the Orientation schedules provided in registration folders, as these outline day students' required commitments within the first week.

WHEN DO FAMILIES OF BOARDING STUDENTS HAVE TO LEAVE CAMPUS?

• All students should be settled in the dorms, with families having departed by 7:00pm.
• House counselors will provide more information regarding the initial dorm meetings taking place that evening.

WHEN WILL STUDENT ORIENTATION BEGIN?

• We will offer separate LSI and Upper School Student & Family Meetings on Monday, June 21st via Zoom (LSI at 2pm ET and Upper School at 3:30 pm ET) to answer any questions about arrival, registration, or the summer. You may sign up to attend the Lower School virtual meeting and/or Upper School virtual meeting. Automated reminders will be sent to those who sign up.
• Student orientation activities will begin on Wednesday, June 30th.
• More details and Orientation schedules will be provided at Registration.