Use this course to learn more about the 2026 SDS Summer School, apply for a Scholarship, or take the assessment exam. Registration is open until June 7, and the courses open on June 8, with the live sessions held from July 6-9.

We encourage everyone to take the assessment exam (you will need to join this course - its free). This exam should take about an hour but is not timed. It is an open book exam. After completing it you will receive additional suggestions on which course will work best for you. We also have quick overviews of both the Introductory track and the Intermediate track to help you decide which is best for you.

NOTE - If you have taken the assessment example please go to pages and select the page named "Ready to Learn," "Ready for Intermediate," or "Ready for Intro" for placement suggestions. If none of these pages appear your completion of the quiz has not been recorded.

Scholarship applications are due April 15, 2026 and notification of scholarship awards will be made by May 8, 2026. Scholarship recipients must register and claim their scholarships by May 18, 2026. Course work begins on June 8. Scholarships cover the registration fee for members of the System Dynamics Society, and all but $100 of the registration fee for non-members.

To apply for a scholarship complete the Scholarship Application (under Quizzes).

NOTE To take the assessment exam or apply for a scholarship you will need to log in and join the course. This is free but you will need to set up an account at the System Dynamics Society's main site if you do not already have one (also free).

If you are intending to take the intermediate track please complete the assessment before completing the scholarship application. Scholarship applicants need to indicate which track they will be attending.

2026 SDS Summer School Preparation