Access more detailed program information in our 2023 viewbook and course catalog.
One of the unique aspects of living and learning in a boarding school environment is the opportunity to engage in the community outside of daily classes. Whether through dormitory life, meals, activities, or trips, Summer Session students build lasting friendships and develop essential life skills in a close-knit and welcoming community.
Our central New England location offers the perfect backdrop for learning, friendship, and fun. The region offers a unique combination of natural beauty, historical sites, recreational activities, and cultural events, and we take advantage of many of these resources through regular excursions. We also plan plenty of fun, on-campus, all-school activities.
Whether you like sports or music or something else, we also make it possible to pursue your hobbies while you’re at Summer Session. Co-ed intramural games occur four evenings a week and are open to students at any level. Our practice rooms are available to musicians.
One of the most important aspects of life at Summer Session is our Advising Program. All Summer Session students will be assigned a faculty advisor to help them navigate their time at Cushing. This relationship provides Summer Session students with the support and encouragement that will help them achieve their fullest potential. Advisors touch base with their advisees weekly, and they often gather their advisory group (5-6 students per group) for conversation, dinner, or special events.
Summer Session Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule - Monday through Friday | |
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7:00 – 8:15 am | Breakfast |
8:30 – 10:25 am | A Period: Morning Program Classes |
10:30 – 11:00 am | Assembly/Extra Help/Break |
11:00 – 11:55 am | B Period: Morning Program Classes (cont.) |
12:00 – 1:15 pm | Lunch |
1:30 - 2:20 pm | C Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities |
2:45 - 3:35 pm | D Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities |
4:00 - 4:50 pm | E Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities |
5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
7:30 - 9:30 pm | Study Hall (Sunday though Thursday) |
10:30 pm | Lights Out* |
Weekend Schedule - Saturday | |
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9:00 - 11:00 am | Brunch |
10:30 am - 10:00 pm | Optional On-Campus/Off-Campus Activities |
5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
10:00 pm | Dormitory Check-in |
11:00 pm | Lights Out |
Weekend Schedule - Sunday | |
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9:00 am - 11:00 am | Brunch |
10:30 am - 6:00 pm | Optional On-Campus/Off-Campus Activities |
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
7:30 pm | Dormitory Check-in |
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Study Hall |
10:30 pm | Lights Out* |
*Middle School students have Lights Out at 10:00 pm.