The Iacocca Institute leads innovative programs that combine immersion in an extremely diverse living community with learning experiences in entrepreneurship, leadership and more. We offer summer programs for adults and high school students from the United States and around the world and custom programs with partner organizations.
Application Deadline: Feb. 19, 2020
LEHIGH SUMMER ACADEMY
Premiering Summer 2020, we’re pleased to offer
Lehigh University Summer Academy, a three-week pre-college residential program for rising 6th -11th grade students. Designed to help students achieve their full potential, Lehigh University Summer Academy offers innovative, thought-provoking and enriching course work, combined with learning that extends beyond the traditional classroom. Service-learning projects, leadership development, field trips and social events will also be an integral part of the program. Participants will build their “tool belt” for success both in school and life. Most importantly, students will make meaningful connections and create friendships that will last a lifetime!
KENT PLACE SCHOOL
The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School, in partnership with Montclair State University’s Center for Innovation, runs a co-ed summer program for high school students on Ethical Entrepreneurship. This one-week program combines ethics, product design, and entrepreneurship to help build the skills to become socially-responsible leaders who can take an idea from incubation to creation. Experts in the fields of ethics, innovation, and business will guide students through various projects in the MIX Lab at Montclair State University.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Health Career Scholars Academy
The dynamic world of health care plus the expertise of University of Pittsburgh academics and facilities. This educational mixture shapes a unique, academically rigorous, hands-on campus experience for students attending the Health Career Scholars Academy (UPHCSA) each summer. The Academy is often a springboard for future studies in medicine.
Application Deadline Feb 19, 2020
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Summer PreCollege Program.
FDU’s Pre-College Program for grades 10-12 exposes students to exciting academic and professional topics such as artificial intelligence and robotics, cyber security, finance, and the health sciences, among many others. Students get a jump start on college by earning 3 university credits for each course taken!
Our Junior Pre-College Program for grades 7-9 gives students the opportunity to experience college life while taking rigorous, non-credit introductory courses. Topics offered cover diverse fields including engineering, lab chemistry, fashion design and creative writing.
Both programs are offered on our Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck and Florham Campus in Madison in two sessions: July 6 to July 16 and July 20 to July 30. Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the morning and afternoon.
Drew University
Journey to the unspoiled coastal community of northwest Ireland, as part of the Global Perspectives through Irish History and Culture summer pre-college course, a partnership between Drew University and Institute of Study Abroad Ireland. Specifically designed for high school students aged 15-17, this exciting, interactive and fully immersive experience takes place at the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland campus, in Donegal, which is renowned for its scenic beauty, world class culture, and friendly people.
Highlights include lectures, field trips and assignments delivered by expert instructors, and the opportunity to earn college credits. Passport required.
If your application is accepted, a $500 deposit will need to be paid before March 2, 2020 to secure your place.
FIT - State University of New York
Pre-college programsExperience the cultural vibrancy of FIT and NYC while choosing from over 130 long and short-term courses in art, fashion, merchandising, international marketing, photography, interior design, film and media and more.
RENSSELAER Polytechnic Institute
PREFACE: The Rensselaer Summer Engineering Design Program PREFACE is a two-week residential summer experience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for talented high school sophomores and juniors (who will enter the 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2020), from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or under-served in science, engineering, and technological fields, and are interested in pursuing careers in engineering and technological professions.
The 2020 program will focus on engineering solutions to create a more sustainable environment. In partnership with Rensselaer, the Troy School District (TSD) Community Greenhouse was initially established to introduce sustainability through agriculture; it has in addition become an important, ongoing site for senior capstone projects in Rensselaer’s Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory (MDL). Four separate capstone teams have proposed possible solutions to a variety of challenges including the harsh northeast climate and limited water and power sources that diminish the effective greenhouse growing season. Working in teams, the 2020 PREFACE students will be tasked to complete their own capstone projects, modelled on the format required of senior Rensselaer engineering students. They will be introduced to greenhouse and the challenges facing it, review the prior capstone proposals, and work with the TSD greenhouse coordinator and the engineering project manager to design, manufacture and test their own prototype solutions to increase the greenhouse growing season and productivity. In addition to the greenhouse engineering design capstone project, students will attend classes in electronics, manufacturing and CAD, and will visit Rensselaer’s engineering departments and learn from faculty members about pursuing a degree, research opportunities, and possible careers in academia and industry in each engineering discipline.
Syracuse University
Celebrating its 60th year in 2020, Syracuse University Summer College offers high school students the opportunity to explore their passions and experience college life for one to six weeks with over 60 credit and noncredit pre-college programs and courses.
University of Rochester
Pre-College Programs
At the University of Rochester, students pursue only what they’re interested in. With Rochester’s Pre-College Programs, high school students get that same freedom. Students make significant contributions to campus, foster respect for other cultures, and bring unique perspectives to the classroom.
University faculty, graduate students, and esteemed local educators teach classes and are committed to cultivating the minds of young students. With small class sizes, instructors mentor each student and give valuable insights into the theories, technologies, and principles of their field.
BANSON NYC
Banson NYC was founded in November, 2008 to provide students with a "real life" tour experience of the fashion industry in New York City. Holland Grumieaux, President/Founder, spent almost twenty years in this field prior to launching Banson NYC. She personally designs 1-5 day itineraries in New York that complement the learning experience in the classroom.
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Montclair State University
Early College Program Montclair State University is offering academically ambitious high school students an exciting opportunity to complement high school study with Montclair State University coursework. With 11 colleges and schools, and more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations, Montclair State delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated and diverse academic environment.
Through this pre-college program, rising juniors and seniors earn transferable college credits, experience the rigors and expectations of college-level classes, learn alongside Montclair State University students and engage in courses taught by University professors on campus or online.
University of Virginia
Cornerstone Summer InstituteThe Cornerstone Summer Institute provides rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with the opportunity to engage in historical investigation, archaeological excavation, and community engagement in order to learn and develop thinking skills that will prepare them for success in college and beyond.
Application Deadline: April 1st
Pratt
Pre-college Summer Program
Pratt’s summer Pre-College provides students with an opportunity to build their art and design skills, create a portfolio of their work, and explore possibilities for study and employment in creative fields. Classes are modeled after Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum, taught by experienced faculty and alumni in order to provide students with a rich and immersive educational experience. The college-level coursework equips students with four elective college credits accepted at Pratt and most colleges and universities.
University of St Andrews
The Summer Academic Experience Courses offers pupils from around the world the unique opportunity to experience courses taught in the Scottish academic tradition by current academic staff. Students will get to study an academic subject of their choice, whilst also developing their academic research and writing skills. Students on these courses must have a good level of English.
USC Summer Programs
USC Summer Programs offers students a preview of "freshman year" through its college immersion experience. Students explore Los Angeles as a laboratory for cultural learning beyond the traditional classroom. Our programs are designed to combine college level course work, academic field trips, and structured extracurricular activities.
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USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through unique 4 week summer courses. Accepted students to the USC Summer Programs will balance academic and campus life as they prepare for college in the nation’s entertainment center – Los Angeles, California. Learn more about USC Summer.
USC Bovard Scholars Program
Application Deadline Jan.17, 2020
For more information and to apply
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - Precollege Programs
Brandeis Precollege Programs are created and led by faculty, professionals and caring staff who actively collaborate with you to shape what and how you learn.
For students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade, Brandeis Precollege scholars will engage in the rigors of academics at a world-class university, explore the opportunities and challenges of living on a college campus, and join a vibrant community of people interested and engaged in some of the most pressing issues of our time.
University of Miami
Summer Scholars Program
The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program provides an exciting opportunity for current high school sophomores and juniors to explore their academic passions and experience what it's like to be a college student. This unique three-week precollege program allows students to earn college credit, interact with world class professors, make lasting friendships and grow as independent thinkers.
Deadlines range from Dec. 1st to April 30th
Miami University
Summer Scholars Program
The Summer Scholars Program provides a rich, early college experience for academically-talented rising high school juniors and seniors from across the globe. Students will join an engaged community of learners for an intense, two-week program in which they do the following:
- Participate in challenging, immersive academic modules centered on a specific topic or area of interest.
- Learn alongside our leading faculty and professional experts.
- Reside in a "living-learning" community with other Summer Scholars participants and get a real preview of college life — live in a residence hall, eat in our award-winning dining halls, and enjoy campus facilities such as our Recreational Sports Center and Goggin Ice Center.
- Attend special workshops on topics such as the college admission process and financial assistance. Get an insider's look at the college application process — learn about ACT/SAT test preparation, how to find the right college fit, how to write the best college essay, as well as get an introduction to financial aid and scholarships.
- Participate in special excursions to local attractions, such as Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and a Cincinnati Reds game.
- Receive priority consideration for merit scholarships and selective programs.
Cornell University - Pre-College Studies
Summer College 2020
Cornell's Summer College is one of the nation's longest running and most highly regarded precollege academic programs. It brings more than 1,500 motivated high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from around the world to the Cornell campus in Ithaca, New York to
- Experience the excitement of college life at a great Ivy League university.
- Earn three to six college credits in courses with Cornell faculty.
- Prep for college applications with workshops, one-on-one counseling, and a college fair.
- Make friends from more than 50 countries.
This summer, students can choose from two-, three-, and six-week programs between June 20 and August 4 in subjects ranging from architecture, business, hospitality, and engineering, to international relations, music, science, social change, and veterinary medicine — and many more.
Most applications are due May 1. For details, visit the program dates and deadlines pages.
Rutgers Summer Academies
Choose from a variety of one-week residential certificate programs designed for students ages 16-18.
Engineering
Leadership
Physical Therapy
University of Dallas
2020 High school Summer Programs
Begin your Odyssey -The University of Dallas is dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and virtue as the proper and primary ends of liberal education. UD students share a formative experience in studying the great deeds and words of Western civilization with the Catholic intellectual tradition. Building on 50 years of informed study-travel in our flagship Rome program, our summer and study abroad programs take this mission to heart, extending classroom study to ancient sites which gave birth to brilliant ideas. History comes alive, as students are introduced firsthand to some of the world's most extraordinary works and places.
University of Alabama
UA Early College
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Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University is counted among the worlds' leaders in teaching, research, and public service, and draws students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 100 nations. Our mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research, teaching, and learning.
Since 1984, our
pre-college programs have provided academically talented students the perfect opportunity to challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
Duke Summer College for High School Students - Earn college credit alongside academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer College for High School Students. If you are a student currently in grades 10 – 12 and are at least 16-years-old or older, you are eligible to apply as early as December 3, 2018. This 4-week credit-bearing program offered by Duke University attracts students who represent the next generation of leaders from around the world. Immerse yourself in an international college experience by enrolling in this élite program designed to provide high school students with an academic and residential environment conducive to collegiate success.
Stevens Institute of Technology
Pre-College Programs at StevensYou may not know exactly what you want to do yet, but you know whatever it is, it’s going to be big. When you enroll in a pre-college program at Stevens, you can explore your ideas and interests in a pressure-free, inspiring academic environment that welcomes big thinkers.
Boston University
Session 1: June 22 to July 3, 2020; Session 2: July 6 to July 17, 2020; Session 3: July 20 to July 31, 2020.
AMP - Academy of Media Production - Boston University College of Communication
AMP students learn the power of good writing and visual storytelling by creating videos, short films, webcasts, multi-camera productions, and more. This on-campus, live-in college program gives students the tools to pursue all facets of media production, while collaborating with like-minded students, making new friends, and having a life-changing summer experience in the heart of Boston.
July 6 - July 31st
For more information and to register got to: bu.edu/amp
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS at Boston University Summer Term
Prepare for success in college at Boston University Summer Term. With five exciting and challenging high school summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in University labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning. Push yourself academically while experiencing college life, making new friends, and engaging in social activities around Boston and on campus. BU Summer Term offers you a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs, with options to live on campus, commute from home, or study online. We invite you to join other motivated teens from 50 states and 87 countries to experience this great introduction to college life and academics.
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University (SHU) students participate in a two-week academic course and student development program that is challenging, rewarding and fun. With access to all of the resources, support, and expertise offered by a nationally-ranked University, SHU Pre-College participants:
- Are introduced to college-level instruction by university professors in an environment that is supportive and tailored to their need, earning three transferable college credits;
- Engage in “hands-on” learning utilizing state-of-the-art campus facilities and partaking in off-campus field trips that complement classroom learning;
- Confirm their interest in an area of study, or develop new academic interests, as they begin the process of deciding on a college major;
- Meet and engage academically and socially with students from other high schools and backgrounds, preparing them for what they will face as college freshmen;
- Benefit from access to Sacred Heart University admissions and financial aid officers who welcome 1:1 meetings with participants to answer any questions about the college application, admission, and financial aid processes.
We offer programs across a wide variety of disciplines—including arts, business, humanities, math, science, and more—allowing highly motivated students to investigate advanced topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Participants engage in small classes with brilliant instructors and peers who share their passions.
Deadlines for most of our summer programs are in February, with some early round deadlines in January. Admission is selective. Limited financial aid is available.
- Stanford Summer Humanities Institute brings students in grades 10 and 11 together to explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities. Seminars are led by distinguished Stanford professors during this three-week residential program.
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes allows students currently in grades 8–11 to apply to a single-subject intensive course selected from a wide range of disciplines, and benefit from small class size and academically themed residences.
- Stanford AI4ALL invites students in 9th grade to apply to this three-week residential summer program. Participants learn about topics in AI, partake in ongoing research at Stanford, and receive mentorship from professors, graduate students, and industry professionals. Young women and students from underrepresented and/or low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) students participate in a highly-selective program centered around lectures, guided research, and group problem-solving in advanced math topics. This four-week program is intended for an elite group of talented students in grades 10 and 11.
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math and Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, including a summer term for high school students, grades 9–12. Students earn Stanford University Continuing Studies credit.
Smith College
One- to four-week academic programs
Classes with Smith Faculty | Live in iconic Smith houses
Meet like-minded peers from around the world
July 5 - August 1, 2020
Application Opens January 6, 2020
University of Pennsylvania
Penn delivers the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Explore Penn's historic campus, engage with leading faculty, and build intellectual connections within accelerated two-, three-, or six-week Penn Summer High School Programs.
William & Mary
The National Institute of American History & Democracy (NIAHD) is proud to host the Pre-College Program in American History at William & Mary.
This unique program offers high school students an opportunity to live and study at William & Mary for three weeks during the summer. Students will earn 4 hours of transferable college credit studying American history right where it happened.
Stony Brook University
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University is an interdisciplinary center for education, research, and public service. Our mission is to increase fundamental understanding, through research and education, of the oceans and atmosphere, their interactions, and the life systems they support. We also develop and communicate innovative solutions to the environmental problems of society at local, regional, national, and global scales.
These pre-college programs are designed for talented high school students in the U.S. and around the world who want to give themselves an edge. We offer a choice of innovative programs led by Northeastern’s internationally acclaimed faculty. Accelerate programs are hosted on our campuses, allowing you to experience true collegiate learning in a world-class environment. Try something new, or challenge yourself to rise to a new level in an existing area of interest.
Programs will run during two sessions in 2020: Session I July 12-24, and Session II July 26 – August 7.
Adelphi University
Pre-College Summer Programs
Come to Adelphi this summer. Live on campus. Take an amazing class. Make new friends. Earn college credits. All in our summer program tailored just for you!
SCAD - Pre-College Summer programs
At SCAD Summer Seminars and SCAD Rising Star, participants can experience all the perks of being a SCAD student — from inspired settings and professional-caliber resources to one-on-one guidance from acclaimed faculty.
Rising Star is a five-week summer program
SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops for high school students
Manhattan School of Music
Pre-College Program
MSM’s Pre-college program gives talented students professional instruction and multiple performing opportunities in a supportive environment, as well as collaborative time spent with like-minded peers, many of whom become life-long friends and colleagues.
Students take part in either our Classical Program or our Jazz Program.
Instruction each Saturday throughout the school year includes a weekly private lesson and classes such as theory, ear training, composition, orchestra, chorus, and conducting. Students also take part in numerous performances held in our various recital halls.
Many graduates go on to attend world-class conservatories, Ivy League universities, and other prestigious institutions.
Lebanon Valley College
Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer CampThrough lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry, and medical ethics. Students will learn how laboratory science can be translated into improved human health and will engage in investigative experiences that will allow them to apply their laboratory skills to real life problems. In addition, students will interact with practicing professionals in fields such as medicine, physical therapy, toxicology, genetic counseling, and biomedical laboratory research. The Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp will provide a fun, challenging, and engaging college environment in which students will develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a biomedical scientist and health professional.
OxBRIDGE ACADEMIC Programs
Build your own unique summer experience.
Oxbridge has been offering academic summer programs to adventurous students in grades 7-12 for 35 years. We are based in some of the world's best universities, and in historically and culturally significant cities across England, France, Spain, and the United States. You can choose two subjects - a major and a minor - from a range of more than 200 subjects. Outside of class, there are a huge number of elective extra-curricular activities on every program, as well as guest speakers, workshops, and field-trips.
Wherever you go with us, you can build your own unique summer experience.
greatbooks - summer program
The Great Books Summer Program is an experience like no other in American education. For over nineteen years, GBSP has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read, discuss and debate selections from the greatest works of literature.
Students experience college-level seminars, engage in lively discussion, and enjoy summer fun with other literary-minded students. We offer summer camps at the University of Oxford, Amherst College, Stanford University, Northwestern University, and Beijing. New for 2020: University of Edinburgh!
For more information and to register got to: greatbookssummer.com
Jacobs University
SUMMER CAMP 2020
Take the opportunity to spend your summer at an international, English-speaking university in Germany, make friends from all over the world and challenge yourself academically!
Join us for an amazing experience over the summer! The Jacobs University Summer Camp is a great opportunity for high school students to find out not only what it is like to study at an international, English-speaking University but also to get a taste of the student social life.
The Summer Camp 2020 provides you 9 amazing days of workshops, excursions, social & intercultural exchange activities, sports as well as an exciting get-together party!
Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
Early Bird Offer: January 31, 2020
Landmark College
Summer Programs
Landmark College offers summer programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences, including middle school students, high school students, graduating high school seniors, and students enrolled at colleges around the country. There is also an online option for rising high school juniors and seniors.
All of the programs are designed to enable students to identify their learning strengths and differences. Students learn specific strategies to be successful in formal academic settings and grow personally and academically in an intentional and supportive academic community.
Whether located on our Putney, Vermont campus or at one of our partnering colleges in California and Colorado, the instructors consist of current Landmark College faculty as well as teachers from the surrounding areas who are experienced in working with students who learn differently.
W.E.B. Scholars Institute
Housed on the campus of Princeton University, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute is an intensive academic and leadership program for high-achieving middle and high school students. Through academic rigor, collaborative learning, collective problem solving, and individual attention and support, we prepare students for college and career readiness.
Summer InstituteAccelerated Learning Academy (ALA)
Application and supporting materials deadline is March 1, 2020.
SUMMER DISCOVERY
Summer Discovery is a pre-college academic and enrichment program for middle and high school students. Spend your summer with us and experience college life while gaining independence and confidence. Courses are taught by university instructors and students live on campus, exploring university towns for a robust pre-college summer experience. For 54 years, we’ve helped transform the lives of more than 100,000 students. Some of the schools included in these programs are; Wharton, Penn, UC Santa Barbara, University of Miami, Johns Hopkins, Wellesley College.
Register and Apply Here.
Seville Abroad
Study Abroad Program
At Seville Abroad we love our job and do firmly believe in what we do, which allow us to help other people live an educational, cultural and personal adventure both inside and outside the classroom. This will benefit them beyond their expectations.
The opportunity of studying and living abroad is one of the best investments anyone can do in their lifetime, therefore, we offer sure, fun and effective programs to ease their enjoyment to young students with very different profiles. In order to do this, we are devoted to knowing our students and their families at first hand. Their preferences, fears, expectations, etc. so that they feel our dedication and commitment during the whole process.
With Seville Abroad, you will find your second home away, a place you will always want to go back to and an experience which will live long in the memory!