Information for Admitted Students

Welcome to Andover Summer 2024!

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Andover Summer community in the summer of 2024. We can't wait to meet this year's cohort of Lower School, Upper School, 9th Grade Academy, ACE and (MS)2 students at Registration on Tuesday, July 2nd. 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, as well as live and recorded webinars along with archived communications sent by our office. 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).

  • February 1, 2024: Health Portal opens & Enrollment forms released
  • May 1, 2024: Payment deadline
  • April 1, 2024: Transportation forms available
  • May 15, 2024: Health & Enrollment form deadline; Course Selection deadline; Spring Transcript deadline (for re-enrolling students only)
  • June 1, 2024: Transportation form deadline
  • June 1, 2024: Online math assessment available (students enrolled in math courses will be notified via email)
  • June 15, 2024: Online math assessment due (students enrolled in math courses only)
  • June 24, 2024: Pre-Arrival Webinars for LSI & Upper School students and families, with special day student Q&A
  • July 2, 2024: Student Arrival & Registration Day* (*No students may arrive on campus before July 2, 2024)

    PACKING LIST AND E&R LAUNDRY SERVICE

    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 by purchasing a laundry card using US cash only. $25 typically covers the cost to use our on-campus laundry facilities for the entire summer.

    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.

      Admitted Student Webinars will be provided in the spring.

      If you would like to see the kind of information shared, please Click here to view a recorded version from last year. You can also view the entire chat by clicking here.

      Student Handbooks

      The 2024 Upper School Blue Book provided here - which is relevant for all students on campus who are entering grades 9-12, including students in the ACE and (MS)2 programs can be found here and was provided to you when you signed your Enrollment Agreement.

      The 2024 Lower School Blue Book provided here can be found here and was provided to you when you signed your Enrollment Agreement. Please make sure you have taken the time to fully acquaint yourself with the expectations outlined within this.

      The Core Blue Statement found here reflects the fundamental community standards and expectations for all students participating in summer programming offered by Phillips Academy, and serves as a quick and helpful reference for campus resources and practices.


      TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

      ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL PLANNING

      • Phillips Academy is located in Andover, Massachusetts, a short drive from Boston's Logan Airport. Andover is serviced by a commuter rail station, which is roughly a 15-minute walk from the campus (*please note that we don't recommend making this trek with all of your luggage, as it's mostly uphill!).
      • When making travel plans for your students, please schedule their arrival to campus for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - this is our Arrival and Registration Day - and their departure on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
      • On July 2, Student Arrival & Registration Day, we will offer a complimentary shuttle bus from Logan Airport to campus (buses will be provided only on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm (10:00 and 17:00 EDT), to collect those students who have signed up for the shuttle through our Transportation Form (transportation form becomes available April 1 in the Family Portal). Weather and flight-related delays are taken into consideration for the timing of our shuttle buses. Phillips Academy representatives will be at Boston Logan International Airport to greet and assist students as they arrive. You may choose to make your own arrangements for drop-off. Families are welcome to accompany students to campus to help get them settled in, but all families must depart no later than 7pm EDT.
      • We understand that some students may not be able to arrive on campus until after July 2; please contact our office if you anticipate needing to coordinate a late arrival.
      • On August 4, Student Departure Day, we will offer a complimentary shuttle bus from campus to Logan Airport (details and sign-ups to be provided in the spring), or you may choose to make your own arrangements for pick-up. All students must be picked up no later than 2pm EST.
        • We understand that some students may have to depart campus earlier than August 4; please contact our office if you anticipate needing to coordinate an early departure.

      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.

      To view the day student FAQ please click the button below

      COVID-19 INFORMATION

      While we strongly encourage students attending our on-campus programs to be vaccinated for both influenza and COVID-19, these vaccines are not required at this time. We will communicate if data and public health guidance suggest we need to reconsider in the future.

      • Students will be required to mask after close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19
      • Students who display symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will be tested at our Sykes Wellness Center. If testing positive, that student will be required to isolate for a period of at least 5 days. This isolation should occur at home whenever possible, or in our Sykes Wellness Center or isolation dormitory.

      ON-CAMPUS COURSE CATALOGS

      Course Catalog for rising 9th-12th grade students.

      Course offerings for rising 7th and 8th grade students.

      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. Requests submitted after May 15 may be denied.

      ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION


      Detailed information about the arrival and registration process for the Summer of 2024 will be provided in early spring. This information will be shared here on our admitted students website as well as through email communications.