Current status unconfirmedWhen checked in October 2026, the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program page returned a 404, and the program list showed only Clubs, Pathways and programs for college students and early-career professionals; no discontinuation notice has been published. For selective coding or engineering programs, consider Carnegie Mellon's fully funded CS Scholars and AI Scholars, or MIT WTP and MIT BWSI, which charge fees based on family income.

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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

Girls Who Code is a nonprofit that teaches girls to code, and its Summer Immersion Program (SIP) was its past summer coding program. When checked in October 2026, the SIP page could no longer be opened; the current high school program is the free online Pathways.

  • Open to international students
  • Free

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Size and selectivityRate not published
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Eligibility
Open to international students
Cost
Free
Latest deadline
TBA

Girls Who Code at a Glance

Host
Girls Who Code, a nonprofit
Field
Computer programming; the current Pathways program offers tracks in game design, data science, AI, cybersecurity and web development
Grades and age
The site no longer lists SIP eligibility; the current Pathways program serves girls and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12, including rising 9th graders and graduating seniors
Citizenship and residency
No official page lists current SIP eligibility. Pathways is fully online, and Girls Who Code states that it accepts applications from students around the world.
Cost
Pathways is free; the site no longer lists SIP costs.
Dates and format
The site no longer lists SIP dates or format. Pathways is online and self-paced, with 6 to 7 weeks to complete course projects, plus a Discord community, partner events and career panels; students in select cities can join in-person Industry Immersion Days.
Application dates
No 2027 SIP application information has been published. Pathways is a year-round program; check the site for application timing.
Application materials
The site no longer lists SIP materials; Pathways applications are submitted online through the Girls Who Code site.
Size and selectivity
No SIP admission data are published. Girls Who Code says its programs have served 860,000 girls and non-binary students since 2012. Pathways is open worldwide and self-paced online, a different format from residential selective programs.

Verified against official pages on 2026-10-06 · girlswhocode.com/programs

About Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is a nonprofit that teaches girls to code. Its Summer Immersion Program (SIP) was a summer coding program for high school girls. When checked in October 2026, however, the SIP page returned a 404, and the program list showed only Clubs, Pathways and programs for college students and early-career professionals. Girls Who Code has not announced a discontinuation, so the program’s status is unconfirmed.

The current high school program is Pathways: free and fully online, for girls and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12, open to applicants worldwide, with 6 to 7 weeks to complete projects at their own pace in game design, data science, AI, cybersecurity or web development. Girls Who Code says its programs have served 860,000 girls and non-binary students since 2012. Pathways is a self-paced online format suited to beginners, different in form from residential selective programs.

For a selective coding or engineering program, citizens and green card holders can consider Carnegie Mellon’s CS Scholars and AI Scholars, and students who live in the US regardless of citizenship can consider MIT WTP and MIT BWSI.

How to Apply to Girls Who Code

  • SIP's status is unconfirmed, so do not plan a summer around it. Before registering, check the site to see whether it has reopened.
  • Students who want a low-cost start in coding can apply to Pathways: free, online and self-paced, with 6 to 7 weeks to complete projects.
  • For a selective coding or engineering experience to include in college applications, consider Carnegie Mellon's CS Scholars and AI Scholars, MIT WTP or MIT BWSI.
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Girls Who Code: Frequently Asked Questions

Can a girl in Irvine still sign up for the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program?

This cannot be confirmed. When checked in October 2026, the SIP page returned a 404, SIP no longer appeared in the program list, and Girls Who Code had not announced a discontinuation. Watch the official site for any later announcement.

Which high school programs does Girls Who Code run now?

The site lists two: Pathways, a free year-round online program for girls and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12, with 6 to 7 weeks to complete projects at their own pace; and Clubs, after-school coding clubs for grades 3 through 12.

Can a student in Irvine on a visa join Pathways?

Yes. Pathways is fully online, and Girls Who Code states that it accepts applications from students around the world.

Which selective coding or engineering programs can an Irvine student consider?

Citizens and green card holders can apply to Carnegie Mellon's CS Scholars and AI Scholars; students who live in the US, regardless of citizenship, can consider MIT WTP and MIT BWSI. All of these programs review applications and have limited places.

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