Support & Policies
Independently founded, owned, and governed, Summer Scholars Intensive™ is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the University of Notre Dame or any other institution. “University of Notre Dame” is a registered trademark of its respective holder; its use here is strictly referential and implies no affiliation or endorsement.
We understand that plans can change. Our policies are built to be fair, transparent, and straightforward.
Payment & Seat Placement
Please see our Investment page for full details regarding our Escrow Guarantee and Placement Gate, and the First-Week Integrity Windowā„¢.
Refund Policy
Please see our Investment page for full details regarding our First-Week Integrity Windowā„¢.
Transfers
Registrations are non-transferable to another scholar. If an emergency arises, please contact us. We will always do our best to support your family where reasonable.
Scholar Safety & Environment
The Summer Scholars Intensive is a curated environment where intellectual rigor and mutual respect are non-negotiable. Every candidate completes a Review and Alignment Interview prior to acceptance. This process ensures academic readiness and alignment with our institutional values before our sessions begin.
Within our 5:1 Cohort, every session is led by a vetted Faculty Mentor and governed by a strict code of conduct:
- Active Mentorship: Faculty mentors actively guide all sessions, ensuring a highly accountable, productive, and supportive room.
- Executive Ethics: We uphold high standards of empathy and professionalism, ensuring every peer interaction is grounded in mutual respect.
- Intellectual Growth: Structured protocols sustain the balance of psychological safety and productive intellectual friction that genuine development requires.
Safeguarding Standards
Our faculty members are background-checked and held to rigorous safeguarding standards appropriate for working with scholars under eighteen.
- Restricted Access: Session access is strictly limited to placed scholars and assigned faculty.
- Secure Recordings: Where a session is recorded, the file is retained solely for the scholarā€™s Executive Asset Suite. It is never distributed beyond the family and the Office of the Director.
- Direct Consultation: Families with specific safeguarding questions are welcome to raise them with the Director during the Alignment Interview or at any time.
The cohort is vetted. The environment is governed. The standard is held.
Questions?
If you have questions or need support with your payment or admissions, please reach out to us: