PreCollege & Summer Programs

Consider spending time exploring a career interest by attending a summer program for high school students offered by a college or university. Programs vary in terms of intensity, cost, length and location. Colleges will host their summer programs on campus or virtually. We are including the links to many college programs offered throughout the US. Please note that there are many other colleges that offer Pre-College Summer programs not included in the list. You can do an internet search to find other programs as well.

While we encourage you to explore your options for summer experiences, and we help by collecting information for you, we cannot endorse any of the programs below. Many of these programs have early deadlines and fill up quickly. Scholarships are often available. This list is a work in progress as many schools add new offerings all the time!

Please also note that because many of these programs are "pay to play" type experiences, most of the time, they do not give a student an advantage when it comes to admission into the college. These are great opportunities to explore career interests, make connections, and experience a glimpse of college life. Spending your summer working or volunteering can also be an incredible way to build your resume and life experience.

If you have any questions, please contact Shareze Sain, College and Career Counselor at Berkley High School.

Created by a high school student, HS Navigator is a one-stop search tool for finding pre-college summer program or internship or volunteer opportunities high school students. HS Navigator will help you to filter your search experience based on your diverse subject interest, location, preferred university, program duration, budget and more. Programs are added every week and you can subscribe for more updates.

StandOut Search is a free database containing all internships, research opportunities, and summer programs for high school students. Each opportunity in our database has been personally recommended by college students based on the opportunities they pursued in high school. StandOutSearch was founded in 2020 at The University of Chicago by a group of students who had completed multiple internships in high school. These opportunities had a profound impact on their academic and professional trajectories, helping them identify their goals and make the most out of their higher education.

Most high school summer internships are unpaid (womp, womp). So why would you want to work for free when you can wait tables or life guard for cold hard cash? Internships are a great way to explore your interests before you commit to a major. Nobody wants to spend three years and thousands of dollars pursuing a major and potential career only to discover that, actually, working in [insert industry here] really isn’t your cup of tea. Also--let’s be honest--high school summer internships can sometimes look good on college applications and they’ll help you get even better internships in college. Click on the link to continue reading!

Since 2013, virtual “volunpeers” have been reviewing and transcribing documents for the Smithsonian Institution’s digital library, making historical documents more accessible for all. Documents include field notes, diaries, ledgers, logbooks, photo albums, biodiversity specimen labels, historic audio recordings, and so much more. If you don't know how to transcribe, you can view tips and other helpful information.

Millions of registered volunteers are participating in real science research through Zooniverse. Research projects cover a huge range of topics, from history and medicine to art and nature.

Digital advocates for the American Red Cross can share important information on social media to raise awareness about causes they believe in. Additionally, the Red Cross makes it easy to start your own online fundraiser in support of those who need it!

If you speak more than one language and are looking for a way to give back, you can join TED Talks’ network of 47,000+ volunteers to translate TED Talks from the comfort of your own home!

Apply to be a virtual tutor with Learn to Be! They have volunteer opportunities for high schoolers, college students, retirees and working professionals. You can create a volunteer schedule that works for you.

Check out VolunteerMatch, a free platform that connects you to volunteer opportunities and nonprofit organizations based on your skills, interests, and location.

Want to help set the record straight? By the People is a crowdsourcing initiative from the Library of Congress in which citizen archivists transcribe thousands of documents too indecipherable to be read by machines and scanners—including Mary Church Terrell's diaries, Walt Whitman's poems, and President Theodore Roosevelt's letters—as well as add keyword tags to assist future searches and review transcriptions by other volunteers for accuracy.

Did you know that a huge number of cities around the world remain unmapped? This isn't just inconvenient, but in the case of a crisis, it's also dangerous—which is why the American and British Red Cross, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, and Doctors Without Borders partnered in 2014 to launch Missing Maps. The collaborative project enlists volunteers from around the world, who use satellite images to put digitally uncharted territories on, well, the map. (Not a geographic genius? Don't worry—Missing Maps provides straightforward video tutorials for beginners.)

https://www.learntobe.org/apply#tutor-application

Use your powers for good—by becoming a virtual volunteer with Learn to Be, a nonprofit that offers free, 1-on-1 tutoring to students (from kindergarten to 12th grade) living in underserved communities across the country. Once your application is accepted, you can scroll through the student profile pages and select the best student for you. A+

The 2026 College Prep Scholars Program is now open! The deadline is Thursday, March 26. Start your application today >>

Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are almost six times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.

Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:

• A full scholarship to a college summer program hosted by Emory, UChicago, Yale, and more.
• Quest for Excellence Awards, such as $1,000 for a new laptop or other resources to help the student enhance their college application.
• Exclusive access to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference — an invite-only event featuring workshops and a college fair with our college partners.
• Exclusive college essay workshop.
• Campus visits or other opportunities from QuestBridge college partners.
• Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.
• Peer-to-peer support in an online community.

Summer Scholars program provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country.

Scholars receive a full or partial scholarship, based on demonstrated financial need, to cover tuition, room and board, travel expenses, and supplies. The Joyce Ivy Foundation works directly with our set of program partners to combine Joyce Ivy scholarships with additional financial aid provided by the summer program. The application for summer 2024 is now available!

Applicants are academically high-achieving students who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2026. Students need to apply by March 1st.

• Three Short Answer Essays (250 words)
• One Long Essay (650 words)
• Parent/Guardian Tax Forms (Form 1040) for the prior 2 years
• Official Copies of PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores, if applicable
• One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or counselor
• Official High School Transcript

If you are currently in your junior year of high school and considering the Naval Academy as your college of choice, we strongly recommend you consider applying to Summer Seminar. Summer Seminar will introduce you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at the #1 public college in the Country (released 2022 U.S. News & World Report College Ranking Report). Your Summer Seminar application will also serve as a preliminary application to the Academy that you will complete before or during your senior year.

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel1-Steps-For

June 15-17 at Walsh College this year. Accessible to any high school-aged student in Oakland County. Applications are open!

This program was created for students entering high school in the fall. It is designed to promote leadership through personal and professional development, and community involvement opportunities in Southeast Michigan.

There is no grade point average requirement-simply a willingness to learn and interact with others to uncover your full leadership potential.

We invite you to take time and dive into our 3 full-day leadership program that will make a difference for you now and in the future. Applications are open!

Starting in their senior year of high school, through college graduation and into the workforce, the Midnight Golf Program provides a comprehensive support system and essential resources so students can thrive during this exciting time in their lives.

• 30 weeks of high-quality life skills training & 400 hours of direct programming
• College Success Coaches are assigned to each student to determine a college or university that fits their unique needs and aspirations
• Unique experiences and access to community partners: Annual Road Trip for Success, College Fairs, Community Service Projects

The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to empower young women to develop their full, individual potential by providing scholarships, personal development opportunities and a positive peer network. This is a unique program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with a program that offers life skills training to prepare young women for the world after high school. Each year we make over $1 billion dollars in scholarships available and it costs nothing to enter!

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF MICHIGAN is part of the national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state!

The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for Gen Zers interested in building more regenerative systems in the U.S. and around the world. The goal of the Fellowship is to help each Fellow find their “You Shaped Hole” – the place where their communities’ needs intersect with their unique skills and passions. Each week, you’ll use case studies of past and present civic innovators to understand systems thinking, change-making skills, and community-based problem solving.

Throughout the FREE three-month program, you’ll learn from innovative people, explore new ideas, and discover the emerging technologies being used to drive change in the 21st century. The program begins in early September and ends in mid November, and requires about two hour per week. Click here to learn more and apply! The deadline to apply for the Civic Innovators Fellowship is January 31st, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Generation of Promise is Metro Detroit’s premier social justice youth program from Focus: HOPE.

Click here to apply

It’s a high school junior program that supports a new generation of leaders who advance racial equity in Southeastern Michigan by developing expertise in key issues, forging friendships across race and culture and leading organizing and advocacy efforts.

Launching annually in the spring, Generation of Promise accepts applications from 15 high schools across southeastern Michigan to form a diverse cohort of about 60 new students. Beginning with an overnight weekend retreat at Camp Copneconic during the summer, students engage monthly for a full school day through the course of the academic year. They uncover their own hidden biases, learn to challenge stereotypes ad create change in society and make lasting connections and friendships.

As 12th graders, students can remain engaged and to serve as facilitators and leaders. Over 90% of Generation of Promise alumni go on to college.

Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program.

STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Summer STEM-- It provides sustained, continuous, hands-on immersion and an academic experience focused on STEM concepts for current 8th, 9th and 10th graders. This is an Outreach camp and interest in the military is not required or expected.

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending

The application will close on March 31, 2026.

Girls Who Code Summer Programs Flyer

Girls Who Code’s Free Virtual Summer Programs Overview

• Our free virtual summer programs are open to current 9th-12th graders who identify as girls or non-binary. Any coding experience level is welcome!
• In addition to our free programs, we offer a financial support grant of up to $300 to support students who might otherwise earn a summer income, and laptop and hotspot access for eligible students.
• This year, students can choose to learn new coding skills in game design, web design, cybersecurity, or data science and artificial intelligence! As they build computer science skills, students will learn about the many diverse careers in tech through virtual events with professionals in the field.

• Students receive priority consideration if they apply at girlswhocode.com/summerapply by February. Regular-decision applications are due by April 10th

The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged students who gender-identify as female or nonbinary and are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online mock orthopaedic surgery simulations and biomechanics experiments.

Perry Outreach Program alumnae are welcome to register for a PVE session. If you are new to the Perry Initiative, participating in the PVE will not disqualify you from a POP at a later date.

How can I attend?

You are welcome to register for any session that works for your schedule, and you can find those on our upcoming program calendar. Please only register for one session. Sessions have limited capacity and will be filled first come, first serve. The unique registration link for each Perry Virtual Experience session can be found on the calendar event page.

When is PVE?

We offer 2-3 sessions of the Perry Virtual Experience monthly. Sessions are either Saturday morning, Saturday mid-day or weekday evening depending on your time zone. New events are added periodically, so if all sessions you see are currently full please check back soon for new events.

Before you register

Please check your schedule carefully before applying to the program. Applying to the program when you cannot attend takes a spot away from someone who was interested and available.

POP Application | Perry Initiative

Please click here to view residential and day options and camp dates!

High school students in the Detroit area can now benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry. At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms, who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.

For students, it’s a unique chance to discover and develop new skills, solidify future goals and get on track to exciting, rewarding careers. In addition, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships and full-time employment.

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• Photography Workshop
• Two Week Summer Portfolio Intensive

Click here to learn more!

• Learn acting for film.
• View your finished film in a local movie theater.
• Weeklong intensive film acting instruction.
• Practical Hands-on experience in front of a camera.
• Teaches acting technique and film etiquette.
• Get a copy of the finished film for your demo reel.

• Help Write, Direct & Film a Short Movie.
• View your finished film in a local movie theater.
• Weeklong intensive camp for filmmakers.
• Practical Hands-on experience behind the camera.
• Teaches filmmaking and ON SET etiquette.
• Get a copy of the finished film for your demo reel.

Learn more here!

Since 1989, The National Student Leadership Conference has been the premier provider of career-focused leadership conferences. Tens of thousands of high school students from across the globe have come to the NSLC for an unparalleled opportunity to meet with and learn from world leaders, academic experts and their peers. Each summer program helps students develop their own leadership potential while exploring some of today’s most exciting professions.

Click here to view Pre-College Summer Enrichment programs offered through NSLC!

Learning About Business (LAB) incorporates project-based learning to inspire and develop entrepreneurial, business minded leaders, in a global, free enterprise environment. The foundation of LAB Camp is the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. An entrepreneurial mindset is a set of skills that enable people to identify and make the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks, and succeed in a variety of settings. Research shows that an entrepreneurial mindset is valued by employers, boosts educational attainment and performance, and is crucial for creating new businesses. No matter your future career, having a strong entrepreneurial mindset will propel you towards future success.

This year camp will run Sunday, June 14 - Friday, June 19

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FBI Detroit Bureau Teen Academy program allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Generally, each course iteration is a minimum of eight hours but can be a week-long program with blocks of instruction and demonstrations at a local field office. Students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students also learn from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.

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Check this page in early February for many different volunteer opportunities at multiple locations!

High School Programs | Volunteering at Henry Ford Hospital | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI

Health Professions Week (HPW) is a series of events, woven together to give you meaningful insight into what the path to a profession will look like from where you are starting.

• Not sure how to really research a profession that is new to you?

  • HPW can help with that!

• Not sure what to major in or know you are interested in the health professions but have no idea which one might be the best fit?

  • HPW has something to help you with that decision, too.

Victors Aviation is a flight academy located at your nearby Oakland / Troy Airport. We differentiate ourselves from other flight schools by investing into the professional and personal development of our students, i.e. not just teaching people how to fly.

https://www.alma.edu/summer-at-alma/ - Check website for updates

• Academic Camps
• Alma College Research Network (ACORN)

• e-STEM Math Enrichment
• Explorers Week (STEM)
• Global Challenge
• Pre-College Art Program
• Research Week (STEM)
• Performing Arts Camps
• Bagpipes
• Bagpipe Competition
• Choral Conducting
• Percussion Workshop
• Professional Development for Educators
• STEM Core Option 1: Technology
• STEM Core Option 2: Ambitious Science Teacher

Questions?

(989) 463-7381 | summer@alma.edu

The world needs leaders who advance equity and justice

Are you feeling called to be one of them?

We invite you to apply for the Entrada Scholars Program: a two-week, on-campus, college-level experience that helps you grow as a leader and thrive as a first-year college student.

This program is exclusive to high school seniors headed to Calvin in the fall. Even if you haven’t chosen Calvin yet, we invite you to apply!

Program highlights

• Live on campus and learn at the college level with students from around the country.
• Engage in rigorous, hands-on learning led by Calvin faculty.
• Experience campus life with students from many backgrounds and experiences.
• Build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in college and beyond.
• Graduate from the program ready to shape communities of justice, belonging, and hope.
• By successfully completing the Entrada Scholars Program you'll receive the $4,000 Entrada Scholarship. This renews each year you're enrolled as an undergraduate student at Calvin University. (For more info about financial aid at Calvin, check out the Knight Promise.)

Entrada 2026: July 18–31

The Entrada 2026 application is open December 1, 2025 through March 12, 2026 for students who have applied and are admitted to Calvin. See details below and stay tuned in your New Student Portal.

For more information go to https://calvin.edu/college-access-programs/entrada-scholars-program.

Sports Camps

https://www.cmuchippewascamps.com/

CampMed Program for High School Students - Registration opens in late March/early April, and the program fills quickly. https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-medicine/education/md/admissions/pipeline

North American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp June 23-27, 2024

https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/indigenous-affairs/programs/north-american-indigenous-summer-enrichment-camp

https://www.emich.edu/engage/academic/k-1-camp/index.php

New Camps/Activities Always Being Added

Grand Valley State University hosts a wide variety of camps for students in grades PK-12. Use the search tool below to find the right one for your child by category, grade level, and dates. New camps are added throughout the year so be sure to check back regularly. Watch this video for how to best use this website and register for camps at GVSU.

Sports camps are available here.

Brass Day

FEBRUARY

At GVSU Brass Day, middle and high school brass musicians spend an afternoon at GVSU rehearsing, performing and learning with GVSU professors Alex Wilson (trumpet), Richard Britsch (horn), Mark Williams (trombone), and Paul Carlson (euphonium and tuba)!

View more details about Brass Day 2024 Register for this camp

Science Technology & Engineering Preview Summer Camp

JUNE 10 - 20, 2024

Engineering aviation-themed day camp for middle school students

View more details about Science Technology & Engineering Preview Summer Camp Register for this camp

2024 Accounting Careers + Education Discovery Summer Camp

JUNE 23 - 26, 2024

Unsure about a career in accounting. Come find out more through the free, 4-day ACED camp!

View more details about 2024 Accounting Careers + Education Discovery Summer Camp Register for this camp

http://www.hope.edu/camps/

Welcome to the home of all Hope-related camps, where we’re sure to have something for everybody, no matter what your interests are!

• Hope College Tennis Academy
• Explore Hope
• Softball Camp
• Football Camp
• Volleyball Day Camp
• Awakening
• Lacrosse Camp
• Soccer Camp
• Basketball Camp
• Hope College Tennis Academy
• Explore Hope

ACADEMIC CAMPS

Join Explore Hope’s engaging camps and activities! Summer camps, scout badge days, middle school girls day and teacher professional experiences let kids explore, learn and grow. There’s something for everyone!

WORSHIP ARTS

AWAKENING

June 9–14, 2024

HOPE REPERTORY THEATRE

Part of the Hope Rep’s mission is to provide educational opportunities for the youth in our community. Check out the different theatre classes, camps and workshops available!

TAP LABS

Tap Labs are a place for focused, independent learning in a supportive community environment. The classes are kept small to encourage one-on-one communication between musicians and dancers and to nurture an understanding of the collaborative nature of music and dance. Visit the Tap Labs website for dates and times.

https://www.kettering.edu/academics/precollege

Kettering University offers more than 25 unique camps and learning experiences; from computer science coding camps and computer engineering camps to FIRST and VEX robotics camps and leadership development camps. Our programs serve everyone from first graders to graduating high school seniors.

"AIM" (Academically Interested Minds)

Kettering University's award-winning STEM pre-college program, "AIM" (Academically Interested Minds) is a five-week residential summer program for students of color presently in the 11th grade and interested in STEM related fields. Students are enrolled in freshman level courses and are exposed to the corporate world of engineering through company tours.

Program dates for the 2024 AIM Program are July 7 – August 2, 2024 and the deadline to apply is Fri. April 5.

Please click on the following link to learn more about AIM. https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege/AIM

SUMMER CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS // AGES 14-18

REGISTER TODAY!

http://www.ltu.edu/community_k12/summer-camps.asp

SEE WHAT OTHER STUDENTS HAVE SAID

Our summer programs will run weekly

• Course costs begin at a base price of $1095 live-in students, which includes tuition, program fees, meals, room, and board. See full cost details.
• Course costs begin at a base price $665 for commuter students, which includes tuition and meals. Some courses have a course or lab fee in addition to the base tuition to cover items such as lab supplies, transportation, permits, admission fees, and other accommodations. See full cost details.

Browse a variety of Spartan Youth Program Here!

Program details and registration

https://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/summer-programs

High School Engineering Institute (HSEI)

Requirements

(1)High school sophomores, juniors and seniors with GPA 3.0 or better in engineering core courses such as math, sciences and technology. (2) A transcript (preferably of a full year).

Program fee - $1048

Program details

Intended for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors seriously considering engineering as their career choice, this residential program is designed to give in-depth experiences in engineering majors. Each day students will learn about a major and spend time with an engineering faculty member, a graduate student, an undergraduate student engaged in short lecture, demonstrations, hands-on activities, team-based problem solving, and tours. Presentations by the Honors College, Admissions Office, Study Abroad and The Center (Co-op/Internship and Undergraduate Research Opportunities) as well as tours of engineering research facilities will be conducted.

Type - Residential

Who - This is a co-ed program open to both U.S. and International students entering grades 11 and 12 in Fall 2024 as well as recent graduates.

When - July 7-12, 2024

Requirements

1. High school juniors and seniors with GPA 3.0 or better in engineering core courses such as math, sciences and technology.
2. A transcript (preferably of a full year).

Program fee - $1160

Program details

Making a Game of it (MGIT) facilitates students technological growth and provides computer software skills that are directly applicable to STEM related professions. Students participating in this program will:

• Develop Software in Python
• Design a video game
• Be prepared to enter MSU’s Computer Science degree granting program
• This program is taught by MSU’s faculty and graduate students who are experienced researchers and teachers interested in sharing computer and coding skills with future engineering students.
• Schedule (sample schedule from a previous year)

Application deadline July 2, 2024

CampMed is a two-day intensive summer educational experience that stimulates interest in science and medicine for high school students interested in medicine or other health-related fields. The program is hosted by Diversity & Inclusion at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and taught by the faculty members in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies and OUWB staff.

Accepted applicants, with the assistance of current medical students, will participate in a variety of diagnostic and hands-on activities. Participants will have the opportunity to forge relationships with current OUWB faculty, staff, and medical students and see what it is like to be a medical student at OUWB.

In the program, we will be discussing revolutionary ideas in physics that were developed in the beginning of the 20th century and will talk about the Nobel Prize-winning research of Einstein, Rutherford, Bohr, and others.

High school students looking for a summer opportunity can learn about programs in various departments at University of Michigan and how to apply. Students, parents, and teachers can register here: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/IvMYGUpMTLaP7f49e45oYg#/

• Aspirnaut Summer Research Internship
• Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy (SPEA)
• Research Experiences for Youth (REY) Program
• Summer Healthcare Experience in Oncology

Summer Healthcare Experience in Oncology, Virtual Summer Research Program - Applications open January 12, 2026

*A link to the application will be posted on our website when they open: https://rogeltrainees.med.umich.edu/trainees/k-12/summer-healthcare-experience-in-oncology

The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center’s Summer Health Care Experience in Oncology Program introduces Michigan high school students to the wide range of careers involved in cancer care, cancer research, and oncology-related fields. This virtual, introductory program provides hands-on exposure to genetic drosophila research through a partnership with eCLOSE institute and a patient case study project, to explore key facets of cancer science and care. Students will also engage in faculty lectures, panel discussions, and participate in skill-building workshops to expand their knowledge, build professional networks, and support their future biomedical career paths. The program gives students an in-depth look at cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and scientific discovery. The program encourages applications from students who are interested in understanding how cancer affects different areas in the United States. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors attending a Michigan high school. We encourage applications from the full spectrum of talent that the Michigan has to offer.

Program Dates:

• Monday through Friday, July 13 – 24, 2026; 9:30am -1pm.
• A two-day on-campus orientation research bootcamp (lunch provided) will take place June 15 & 16 before the virtual sessions. Attendance is recommended but not required if circumstances/location prevent participation.

Michigan Math and Science Scholars

This program is designed to introduce high school students to current developments and research in the sciences and to encourage the next generation of researchers to develop and retain a love of mathematics and science.

Applications will open soon at this site: Michigan Math and Science Scholars | Faculty, Lab, and Research Template Site (umich.edu)

The Summer Engineering Exploration Camp (SEE Camp)

This is a one week, residential, co-ed camp hosted by the Society of Women Engineers at the University of Michigan. This camp is for high school students entering grades 10-11, especially those with limited access to engineering resources. Campers will learn about various engineering disciplines and industries, as well as learn more about engineering at the University of Michigan. SEE Camp runs from Sunday, July 5th through Saturday, July 11th, 2026. The 2026 camp will be held in-person with numerous activities throughout the week.

Apply here: Summer Engineering Exploration Camp | University of Michigan (seecamp.org)

Electrify Tech Camp

Electrify consists of five non-residential programs and each week-long program focuses on a different aspect of electrical and computer engineering. Each program is taught by a Michigan ECE faculty member with assistance from current ECE students, and provides a challenging, innovative, and educational environment. This program will allow students to experience the life of a Michigan Engineer first-hand and fosters a hands-on approach in tackling age-appropriate topics.

The following programs will be offered in 2026 (applications will open :

• Nano-Size It
• Entangle It
  
• Zap It
• Power Up
• AI Magic
  

Each camp program costs $700 per participant. We have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available for students who would otherwise not be able to attend Electrify. More information regarding cost, schedules, etc. can be found on our website.

The Joy of Coding

Pre-college and college bound high-schoolers:

Jumpstart your introduction to the world of coding

With an Intro to Coding online course from University of Michigan Engineering faculty

June 15 - July 31, 2026

ARC START

ArcStart is a pre-architecture residential program designed to introduce students to the built environment, architectural design principles, and Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Over the course of the program, high school students will witness how a design education prepares participants to engage the world around them within the context of a rigorous academic setting at a leading design institution.

Participants will experience the rewarding intensity of an engaging college architecture studio, partake in hands-on workshops that reinforce analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills, and enjoy an energetic camp-like atmosphere.

The ArcStart program is designed to give students the opportunity to study many different aspects of architecture, through learning to use specialized drawing, drafting, and modeling tools, explorations of architectural history, a visit to a thriving architecture firm, the creation of original design proposals, and the curation of their work into a digital portfolio. ArcStart 2024 will be in person from July 13 – July 31, 2026. ArcStart - Taubman College (umich.edu)

Ross School of Business

The Michigan Ross Summer Business Academy gives rising high school seniors the opportunity to discover business from the inside out. Explore how companies run, understand how leaders solve problems, and experience what it’s like to be a business student at Michigan Ross. There's a quick turnaround time on the application-it's due January 8th. Apply here: The Michigan Ross Summer Business Academy | Michigan Ross (umich.edu)

June 7 - June 17

June 21 - July 1

Interested in speech/debate? Check this camp out here: michigandebate.com. There are several programs running from June until August!

Michigan Youth Ensembles-

https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/youth-programs/michigan-youth-ensembles/

U of M offers a huge variety of summer programs along with scholarship opportunities for those with financial need. Check this site carefully https://youthhub.umich.edu/hub - CHECK BACK... Not fully updated for 2026

Free program for upcoming college students. Learn what college is like. This 2 week program will help prepare you for college level courses, help prepare for the college experience, and more!

You do not have to be a future Schoolcraft student to join!

Monday, July 8, 2024, through Wednesday, July 17, 2024 On the main campus of Wayne State University. Learn more here!

For students who meet the following criteria:

• High school students currently completing their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior academic year.
• Have an interest in becoming a certified PK-12 teacher.
• Have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average.

Why participate?

• Earn an $800.00 summer stipend for spending during and after the program.
• Eligibility to win a brand-new laptop.
• WSU undergraduate application fee waiver.

Making the grade: Next Gen helps aspiring teachers prepare for college and careers

Gain experience by participating.

• Teacher preparation workshops.
• College readiness workshops.
• Cultural competency & urban education workshops.
• WSU campus exploration.
• City of Detroit excursions.
• Activities with WSU College of Education faculty, academic advisors, success coaches, and current students.

https://miahec.wayne.edu/southeast/highschool at Wayne State University School of Medicine

The BCAP Research 2026 Application will open soon.

Join the BCAP mailing list or scan the QR code below get the latest program updates

Questions? Contact us via email at BCAPGroup@wayne.edu

C2 Pipeline hosted 8 weeks of Day Camps at our sites and on WSU Campus! Below are just a few of the partners that allow students to learn, connect and explore future careers:

• WSU College of Nursing
• WSU School of Medicine
• WSU College of Pharmacy and Health Science
• WSU Mike Ilitch School of Business
• WSU College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
• WSU College of Engineering
• WSU Law School
• UDM School of Dentistry

Go here for more information about upcoming 2026 opportunities.

Experience College – Live on Campus during the Summer

Learn from distinguished UA faculty as you earn 6-7 credit hours in intensive courses. Classes meet five days a week, ensuring an immersive educational experience.

Live among a diverse community of high-achieving scholars from across the country. Enjoy secure-entry residence halls with a 24-hour help desk and on-site UA Early College staff.

Benefit from access to the complete academic resources of The University of Alabama, including mandatory study halls during the week, meeting with UA Early College Student Success Coordinator.

How to Participate:

1. Be admitted to UA Early College and excel in the UAEC 200 College Readiness Course with a score of 800 points or higher.
2. Exhibit strong motivation and commitment to engaging in college-level work, and be 16 years old by the summer term move-in day.
3. Complete the UA Early College Summer On Campus application, including recommendations from core academic teachers, high school principals/assistant principals, and grade-level counselors.
4. Secure your spot by submitting a $200 non-refundable housing deposit.

The Summer On Campus App is Open!

The application can be accessed through your ECSR inside Blackboard.

Participate in Summer I, Summer II or both terms. Craft a summer that aligns with your aspirations.

Elevate your academic journey and embrace a summer of growth, exploration, and achievement.

Summer On Campus - College Credit in High School - UA Early College

http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/

Summer Programs for Pre-College Students

Launch yourself into the college experience this summer at BU.

5 pre-college summer programs:

High School Honors

Choose from more than 80 college courses and earn college credit

WHO

For Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHEN

6 weeks: June 28–August 7

WHERE

Residential, Commuter, or Online

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RISE Internship/ Practicum

Conduct university-level STEM research in a laboratory setting

WHO

For Rising Seniors

WHEN

6 weeks: June 28–August 7

WHERE

Residential or Commuter

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Academic Immersion

Spend three weeks immersing yourself in the study of psychology, business, medicine, or creative writing

WHO

For Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHEN

Psychology: June 28–July 27

WHERE

Residential or Commuter

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Summer Challenge

Expand your academic horizons over two weeks, choosing 2 of 20 seminars

WHO

For Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

WHEN

Session 1: June 14–26

WHERE

Residential

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Start the Countdown to Your College Future with Our Summer High School Programs

Experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities. Immerse yourself in college academics, open your mind to new subjects, and bond with high school students from around the country and globe—right in the heart of beautiful Boston, ranked #1 in the US by QS Best Student Cities 2024. You can take college courses alongside BU undergraduates and earn up to 8 college credits (either on campus or online). You can pursue in-depth STEM research with individual faculty mentors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects. Your hard work will be balanced with social events and fun activities around campus and throughout Boston, the ultimate “college town.”

Boston University’s Summer Pre-College Programs Enable You to:

• Take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests, and consider possible majors
• Preview college and learn how to balance your schoolwork and social life
• Meet highly motivated high school students from all 50 states and 87 countries on 6 continents
• Experience living in a college dorm
• Become part of a dynamic social community and engage in fun activities on campus and throughout Boston

Residence life

If you live on campus, you will stay in a residence hall in BU’s Warren Towers, sharing a room, exploring culinary options around campus, and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, and enforce program policies. Safety is our highest priority: Warren Towers has live-in University staff and 24-hour security.

Campus life

Embracing college life is an exhilarating experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. We lead a full range of group activities that include improv comedy shows and cruises in Boston Harbor, as well as trips to Faneuil Hall, Fenway Park, and more—and you’ll still have time for your own impromptu adventures around Boston!

At Boston University Summer Journalism Academy (BUSJ), students not only have the opportunity to have award-winning working journalists as instructors, but they also have the chance to experience Boston University and the city of Boston.

For 16 years Boston University College of Communication has offered this program to high school students to teach them core skills in news reporting, interviewing, and writing, focusing on hands-on experience in and around Boston and their home communities. Our photojournalism program taught by former Boston Globe photographer, Steve Haines, prepares students, like Taylor Coester (a BUSJ alum and now a BU student), to work alongside journalists in capturing the best photo for their stories. Parents and students enjoy hearing that no third-party vendors are involved, and they can experience an authentic pre-college experience at a college on their list.

Students decide if they would like to attend our program in-person or virtually.

If you have a student who wants a real college experience this summer and wants to pursue a communication degree, encourage them to learn more by visiting www.summerjournalism.org and applying soon, as limited seats are available for our in-person sessions.

Explore our programs for high school students. You can choose to study on campus, online or at a variety of domestic and international locations. For more information go here.

Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors during the summer of 2026 have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Our programs prepare students for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills. Participants must be 16 years of age by the program start date. Online application

• Architecture: Introduces design practice, creative problem solving, and critical thinking through a matrix of programming, celebrating curiosity, and providing a strong foundation for architectural education. (5-week program)

  
  

• Art: Uses both traditional tools and cutting-edge technologies to explore creative ideas in a college-level studio environment. Students develop both conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of opportunities in both art studies and careers. (3- and 6-week program options)

  
  

• Computational Biology: Provides extensive training in both cutting-edge laboratory experiments to generate biological data and the computational analysis of that data. Uses real-world scenarios for exploration. (3-week program)

  
  

• Design: Introduces students to the discipline of Design, provides a foundation of skills, and gives a clear idea of what to expect from a college-level accredited program. (6-week program)

  
  

• Drama: Prepares students for the college audition and interview process, illustrating the kind of creativity and discipline required of students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama curriculum. Students will be introduced to the intensity of a top-rated undergraduate conservatory experience. (6-week program)

• Music: Immerses high school students in a world-class conservatory experience within an internationally recognized university. The program mirrors the first weeks of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. (3- and 6-week program options, commuter part-time option)

  
  

• National High School Game Academy: Allows high school students to experience modern video game development using industry-standard technology. Students interested in art, music and audio, game design, and software development are encouraged to apply for this interdisciplinary program. (6-week program)

  
  

• Summer Session: Provides high school students with the opportunity to take summer courses offered by Carnegie Mellon. Students earn college credit while working in an academic setting that mirrors the supportive, rigorous environment of the first year of college. (6-week program)

  
  

• Writing & Culture: Storytelling is the process of uncovering, understanding, and sharing stories. Whether through words or images, stories unite us and help create a mutual space for understanding ourselves and each other. That’s what the Pre-College Writing & Culture program works to develop: skilled, reflective, engaged storytellers who can share our stories well. (4-week program)

Fully Funded, Merit-Based Programs - Summer of 2026(no cost to participant)

• AI Scholars: Provides opportunities for students who have been historically excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising seniors only)

  
  

• CS Scholars: Provides students who have been historically excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the subject with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising juniors only)

• Summer Academy for Math and Science: Allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (6-week program, rising seniors only)

Application Here!

Students who are currently in grades 8-12 may apply for our summer Academic Enrichment Programs to try their hand at over 70 subjects normally reserved for college. For example: Constitutional Law, Investment Portfolio Management, Data Science and Machine Learning, and Introduction to Architectural Design and Theory, to name a few.

https://www.colum.edu/admissions/summer-at-columbia/index.html

Summer at Columbia is an intensive four-week program for high school students interested in exploring the arts, media, and communications fields. APPLY NOW

This experience gives you the chance to take a college-level course with Columbia College Chicago faculty while learning about the creative industries. The best part? If you enroll as a student at Columbia, the credits you earn during Summer at Columbia count toward your degree.

Collaborate with students from all over the U.S. and world as you cultivate your talent in areas like:

• Cinema and Television Production
• Game Development
• Illustration
• Photography

https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/

Get a head start on college by taking fascinating online undergraduate courses taught by esteemed Cornell faculty, earn college credits and a Cornell transcript, and prep for college admissions.

Summer study: Three- and six-week online summer courses will be posted in the coming months. Applications open now.

Duke Pre-College Programs provide motivated current 6th-11th grade students with experiential learning and academic experiences in a university setting. Building on the legacy programs such as Duke Youth Programs and the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), Duke Pre-College Programs inspire and challenge the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future. Our diverse courses are tailored to the interests and questions top of mind for today’s students while delivering the Duke experience through interactions with Duke faculty, researchers and guest speakers, who are experts in their fields.

View the 2026 Duke Pre-College Programs.

Georgetown University is pleased to announce the launch of their new Pre-College Online Program—offering online courses that enable high school students 13 and older to explore subjects they may wish to study in college. Areas of study include: Law, Medicine, International Relations, Entrepreneurship, Politics & Government.

http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/

Georgetown Hoya Summer High School Sessions

Join us for our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4–5 p.m. ET

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Georgetown’s Hoya Summer High School Sessions offer an immersive learning experience that prepares you with the tools needed for college success. Ranging in length from one to eight weeks, our programs span a wide range of subjects, covering everything from forensic science and politics to creative writing. You’ll have the opportunity to meet classmates from around the world and earn college credit.

College Prep Program

Develop the tools you need to gain a competitive edge and get a head start on college in this five-week credit program. Standardized Test Prep and Seminars are included with college prep courses.

Summer College

Earn official university credit, learn from world-renowned faculty, and engage in challenging coursework through these undergraduate courses.

Seminars

Looking to get even more out of your Georgetown experience? Sign up for a Seminar! Once you have been admitted to any summer program, no additional application is necessary for the Seminars and they are available to any interested high school students for an additional cost of $250. Seminars are designed to give you resources, knowledge, and techniques as you prepare for college.

Introduction to the SAT & ACT Seminar

This course covers test-taking strategies, time-management skills, and critical reading methods that are central to mastering the SAT and ACT tests. Choose from one of two different sessions, where you’ll have the opportunity to take a full-length digital SAT or full-length paper ACT, after which you’ll receive an individualized, comprehensive analysis of your results.

Course Fee: $250*

Course Dates & Time:

College Essay-Writing Seminar

This 2-hour evening class will review the organization, content, and style of successful college essays. Offered twice during the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to review sample essays, generate ideas for topics, develop a comprehensive outline, and write a complete college admissions essay.

Course Fee: $250*

Course Dates & Time:

https://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/

Overview of our Summer College Programs for High School Students

• Challenge yourself in college-level academics.

• Meet new friends from around the world.

• Strengthen your college application.

• Build life skills to be successful in college and beyond.

• Choose between 2-, 4-, and 7-week options.

• Choose from rigorous non-credit or college-credit courses.

Harvard’s Summer College Programs for high school students are intensive programs designed to give students a glimpse of college and the opportunity to challenge themselves in college-level academics. You’ll meet new friends from around the world and build important life skills that can make your future college experience a success — all while strengthening your college application.

The Secondary School program offers over 200 for credit college courses in total between the 4- and 7-week programs.

• In this immersive experience you’ll learn alongside high school and college students from around the globe.
• The format of our 7-week program is flexible, so choose from on-campus, commuting, or online.

Apply to the Secondary School Program

The Pre-College program is exclusively on campus and has three, 2-week sessions you can choose from over the summer.

• Learn alongside peers from around the world in these non-credit, but academically rigorous courses.

Apply to the Pre-College Program

Business Is Global: Where business, language, and culture meet.

The summer program is designed specifically for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in learning more about less commonly taught languages, international business fundamentals, and the cultures of economies around the world.

The all-inclusive $1,900 program fee includes food, lodging and classroom materials during the two-week program, as well as access to countless resources on the IU campus and a variety of planned cultural activities and entertainment. Scholarships are available.

High school students: While staying on the beautiful Indiana University Bloomington campus, enjoy great curriculum taught by our world-class faculty. Join us this summer to immerse yourself in cultures and languages from around the world. Explore key business disciplines. Experience personal and professional development. Discover opportunities in higher education and the world of international business.

• If you will be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior in the summer of 2024 and are interested in experiencing the intersection of business, language, and culture—this two-week program is for you. This intensive experience, presented by IU CIBER (the Indiana University Center for International Business Education and Research) will bring to life the phrase “business is global.”
  
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Apply here: Business Is Global: Summer Language Program | Institute for International Business | Indiana Kelley (iu.edu)

Women's Leadership Institute

he Kelley Women’s Leadership Institute (KWLI) empowers and equips the next generation of leaders by advancing the representation, impact, and success of women in business. Rooted in the belief that inclusive leadership drives innovation and excellence, we provide transformative experiences, mentorship, and education that are open to all students. Through a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing women in business, we cultivate leaders who lead with integrity and inspire change across industries.

Students are selected from around the globe to spend a day at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana or participate virtually. Through this program, students:

• Participate in lectures with top Kelley School of Business faculty
• Explore a real-world business case projects
• Build leadership and communication skills with like-minded peers interested in business
• Identify the areas of business that will help you meet your career and life goals, and so much more

There are many other camps at IU; view them here: Programs: Precollege Programs: Indiana University Bloomington

Journalism

http://mediaschool.indiana.edu/hsji/

About HSJI

The High School Journalism Institute is an outreach program of The Media School at Indiana University that promotes and supports high school journalism education. Our annual summer workshops provide hands-on, immersive training opportunities for both students and teachers.

Since our founding in 1946, we've taught more than 30,000 high school students, laying the groundwork for the careers of thousands of future journalists.

Our mission

Founded in 1946, the High School Journalism Institute serves as a continuing education outreach program for both in-state and out-of-state secondary school students and teachers. HSJI provides a number of learning opportunities annually to achieve this service function:

• A series of intensive journalistic non-credit five-day workshops each summer intended primarily for staff members of secondary school media outlets as well as for high school students wishing to explore journalism as an academic or career interest.
• Several summer journalism workshop opportunities, some carrying graduate credit, for high school teachers.
• Consulting service by the director to Indiana high schools.
• Online resources supportive of secondary school journalism education.

A 5-day journalism immersion

The High School Journalism Institute is a summer program inviting student journalists to the IU campus for a week of skill development. Our workshops provide you with a chance to connect with journalism professionals, meet student journalists and award-winning advisers, and produce engaging work.

Rising high school freshmen through rising college freshmen are eligible to attend HSJI.

Most days at HSJI will include small-group classes, individualized instruction, large-group lectures, and evening activities so you can meet others who share your passion for journalism. Workshops cover all areas of journalism, from documentary filmmaking to sports reporting and editing.

Registration closes June 15, 2026

Register now

https://morehouse.edu/academics/programs-2/

PROGRAMS

Morehouse and its partners administer numerous programs which serve students of all ages and help everyone expand their knowledge, perspectives, and personal and professional development.

Oprah Winfrey Scholars

Howard Thurman Honors Program

International Comparative Labor Studies

SUMMER ACADEMY

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• iSTEM-WORK
• STEM EnRICH Summer Academy
• Verizon Innovative Learning – STEM Achievers (Boys and Girls)

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• CodeHouse Scholars
• SMASH Academy

PRE-COLLEGE AND COLLEGE PROGRAMS

• Morehouse Accelerated Academic Program
• Project Imhotep

Studying with Northwestern means being part of an innovative and collaborative community that excels at transforming society, growing leaders, and pursuing excellence. Our Pre-College Online Program is no exception. Designed for motivated students 13 and older, our online courses are taught by our renowned faculty and feature dynamic video lessons and interactive tools. Be guided by mentors; and enjoy the flexible, online structure that allows you to take multiple courses to discover a variety of academic areas of interest. Apply To The Pre-College Online Program

National High School Institute (Cherubs)

Medill Cherubs Northwestern Journalism Institute

The Center for Talent Development

Wildcat Sports Camps

COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAM

IN FOCUS Seminars

Our on campus IN FOCUS Seminars expose students to top former and current Northwestern faculty and instructors highlighting themes relevant today. These two-week certificate seminars are structured like a college seminar course. Seminars feature discussions, readings and study; enabling a rich learning experience. Once you successfully complete your seminar you will receive an official Northwestern University transcript and certificate. Students earn a Satisfactory "S" grade by attending and participating in all classes, and completing all assignments.

IN-FOCUS courses include access to our "Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series." This series adds an additional robust co-curricular component to your schedule outside of the classroom with interactive workshops that will prepare you for college and integrate you into the Wildcat community!

Please note: Students cannot be active in more than one program or take classes from a program other than that which they are enrolled in (e-FOCUS/IN FOCUS/Credit Online/Credit In Person.)

http://precollege.nd.edu/summer-scholars/

Dates: Session I: June 6 - 20, 2026 | Session II: June 27 - July 11, 2026

Summer Scholars participants spend two intensive weeks on Notre Dame's campus taking a challenging college-level course taught by Notre Dame faculty. We keep the classes small and personal attention from Notre Dame faculty high. The coursework is a true preview of college academics—it is both rigorous and rewarding, and students could earn one transferable college credit upon the completion of a program track. Students collaborate on coursework outside designated class times as they would in any college setting. There is also ample time to enjoy the social facets of college life, especially those unique to Notre Dame.

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Who: High school students interested in exploring careers in accounting and business.

Where: Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

• Summer Enrichment Programs | Fisher College of Business (osu.edu)

https://fisher.osu.edu/undergraduate/admissions/future-students/summer-programs

Purdue University's Pre-Freshman and Cooperative Education (PREFACE) is a 1-week, 1-credit residential summer workshop for rising high school sophomores and juniors. Focused on college readiness through math and engineering, PREFACE aims to engage underrepresented students. Participants explore engineering careers, engage in hands-on projects, and learn about Purdue's 18 engineering majors while living on campus and connecting with students, faculty, and administrators.

The Multiethnic Introduction to Engineering (MITE) program was developed, in the summer of 1975, at Purdue University. Originally a two-week program, MITE is now a four-week, two-credit college simulation program modeled after the Freshman Engineering Academic Boot Camp that focuses on college readiness with a strong emphasis on math and engineering projects. MITE is an outreach strategy aiming to attract underrepresented students, i.e., African American, Native American, Hispanic American, to pursue engineering at Purdue.

https://summer.sas.upenn.edu/programs/high-school

Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs welcomes bright and ambitious high school students from around the world to experience the Ivy League. Whether you’re ready for an immersive pre-collegiate experience, looking for advanced studies in a field that fascinates you, or planning to get a head start on college admissions by earning academic credit, we have a program for you.

At Penn, you can explore exciting topics in college-level courses taught by University faculty, staff, and scholars, and seek academic support or further study through Penn’s remarkable libraries and campus learning centers. Explore our offerings—with options in the summer and academic year, specialized studies or academic exploration, with or without academic credit—and choose the right path for you.

Experience the best of Penn

Penn offers academic challenges for talented high school students who want to learn from—and alongside of—the very best in the Ivy League.

Our programs include:

FALL AND SPRING

Young Scholars Program

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Smith College

www.smith.edu/summer

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Smith Precollege Programs are open to students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2026. Smith is a residential women’s college. Our Precollege Programs offer a Smith experience for high school students. Review our Codes of Conduct for students and parents/guardians to ensure that this program is the right fit for you. College credit is not offered.

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Applications for all precollege programs are now open! Assessed on a rolling basis, applicants can submit their materials until May 2024.

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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes offers two-week, online summer courses, providing academically talented and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8–11 with intensive study in a single course. We invite high school students from around the world to discover, study, and explore in small classes with instructors who are scholars in their fields and passionate about teaching.

Not for credit or grade, our challenging courses provide in-depth and interactive exploration of advanced topics. The program emphasizes building skills along with acquiring knowledge, and is designed to create environments that foster creativity and collaboration where students learn from each other as well as from their instructors.

Areas of study include: Bioscience, Business, Physics, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Computer Science, and more!

http://summercollege.stanford.edu/

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Stanford Summer Session provides high-achieving and ambitious students a transformative educational experience at a world-class university. By combining challenging academics with a rich array of extra-curricular programming, Stanford Summer Session successfully shares the University’s culture of innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility.

Discover diverse program opportunities designed to challenge and engage curious high school students this summer across a variety of subject areas and disciplines. Within a supportive community, pre-college students are are given the chance to take intellectual risks, dive more deeply into subject matter, and discuss questions that go beyond the realm of their high school curriculum, while experiencing a dynamic campus situated in scenic Hyde Park in the city of Chicago during the best season of the year - summer!

Applications Open Now!

The University of Chicago's Summer Session brings together a global community of thinkers who are excited by interesting questions and seek to engage new ideas. Discover diverse program opportunities designed to challenge and engage curious high school students this summer across a variety of subject areas and disciplines.

IMMERSION

This summer, take advantage of the rich educational resources offered by this University of Chicago residential program and transform your passion into your expertise.

PRE-COLLEGE CONNECT

This summer, connect with UChicago both online and in-person!

SUMMER COLLEGE

Join us online this summer to explore new subjects, delve into a current interest with intense focus, and broaden your powers of perception while taking undergraduate courses at the University of Chicago.

SUMMER ONLINE

This summer, take an undergraduate-level course with high school students from all over the world, from wherever you are!

RESEARCH IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (RIBS)

Learn the techniques used in cutting-edge biological research and work in person at lab facilities at a premier research university.

SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

Learn an entire year of a language online this summer!

STONES AND BONES

Join the Field Museum for a four-week intensive practicum in paleontology in Chicago and Wyoming.

UCHICAGO ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

The University of Chicago's summer enrichment programs offer pre-college students the opportunity to explore different areas of study and learn about different disciplines.

COLLEGE BRIDGE

The College Bridge Program provides academically advanced high school students from the Chicago Public School system a way to go beyond their high school curriculum and study at the undergraduate level in the College at the University of Chicago.

https://summerprograms.usc.edu/

USC SUMMER PROGRAMS - June 22 to July 17, 2026

USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through a diverse offering of four-week summer courses. As a “Summer Trojan,” you will balance academic and campus life as you prepare for college — and earn college credit.

USC Summer Programs’ courses are taught by USC faculty and experienced professionals of the USC academic community. Our faculty create an engaging academic experience by combining lectures, hands-on workshops and labs, and guest speakers. Each course is designed to be more interactive, engaging and challenging than accelerated high school classes or the broad introductory courses offered by other summer pre-collegiate programs.

AREAS OF STUDY

Architecture • Business • Engineering & Information Technology • Global Studies • Communication & Journalism • Performing Arts & Music • Pre-Health & Science • Pre-Law • Writing & Critical Thinking

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https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/camp/coscicamp/.

VIRTUAL COSMETIC SCIENCE AND FORMULATION DESIGN SUMMER CAMP

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Did you know that The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program in cosmetic science and formulation design?

This camp is for high school students going into their sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2026 and college students entering their freshman year in fall 2026.

The Beauty of Science Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Summer Camp was created and is led by Dr. Gabriella Baki, Director of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.) Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Program and Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics in the Division of Pharmaceutical and Policy Sciences.

CAMP KITS

Each camper receives a camp kit including gifts from the presenters and hands-on science experiments that will be completed during the virtual camp. 2024 camp kits are in progress, but you can view the camp kits from previous years below!

Registration opens in February!

https://wfuonline.precollegeprograms.org/?utm_campaign=WF%3A%20Guidance%20Counselor%3A%202022%20Summer%20Announcement&utm_source=email&utm_medium=hs_email&utm_content=wf_gc_summer_courses

EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS BEFORE COLLEGE

Are there subjects you’re thinking about taking in college but would like to know more about? The Online Immersion Program, designed for high school students ages 13 and up, has been created for this purpose. It offers exciting topics, covered in-depth, through online coursework led by Wake Forest University professors. The program is available year-round, and the online format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, while working at your own pace. This flexibility enables you to take multiple courses and explore a variety of academic areas of interest.

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INDIVIDUAL COURSE FEES

Up to $1295

Current Courses Available:

Business Strategy & Innovation

Want to learn how business drives innovation? Curious about how strategic decisions are made? Interested in game-changers like Netflix and Apple? If you want to prepare for a future in today’s agile and entrepreneurial business environment, this course is for you.

Hear from award-winning Wake Forest Professor and former CEO Dr. Dan Fogel and business expert Lee Weiss through dynamic videos.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BUSINESS

Medicine Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor

Considering going to med school, but want a taste of what it’s like? Here’s an introduction to both the science and practice of medicine in a modern hospital. This course shares the lifecycle of a heart attack patient and how a treatment team works. Explore healthcare careers, and determine which path is best for you.

Hear from Wake Forest School of Medicine faculty Dr. Lindsay Strowd and Dr. Roy Strowd — two of our most popular professors.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICINE

Cancer An Inside Look at Caring, Curing and Treating

Cancer touches so many families and all medical specialties. This course will take you on a journey with cancer patients and introduce you to the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. If you are interested in medical school, healthcare or the sciences, this course is for you.

Learn through engaging videos by Dr. Lindsay Strowd and Dr. Roy Strowd.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CANCER MEDICINE

Psychology The Mystery & Science of Human Behavior: An Insider’s Guide to Psychology

Wonder how your brain processes information? Want to study what triggers your emotions, or need to improve the way you think? Don’t miss this course, which takes you behind the scenes of the human brain.

Hear from two leaders in psychology at Wake Forest via video: Dr. Christian Waugh, a specialist in cognitive neuroscience and Dr. Melissa Maffeo, a specialist in neuroscience and adolescent addiction.

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Sports Medicine An Inside Look at the Major Injuries & Treatments

Why is the NFL so strict with concussion protocol? What’s the science behind faster recovery rates athletes experience from ACL tears? How serious is a dislocated shoulder? Learn common sports injuries, the treatments sports stars receive and careers in the field. If you’re interested in sports or medicine, this course is for you.

Hear from Dr. Brian Waterman, who has worked with the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire.

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Bioscience An Inside Look at Infectious Disease

Infectious diseases have become increasingly challenging because of the global nature of our world. This course explores the science behind disease origins, and how they spread or contained. You’ll take a deep dive into conditions like tuberculosis, HIV, Covid-19 and others. If you are interested in pursuing the sciences, this is a great place to start.

Learn through engaging videos by Dr. Megan Rudock, PhD.

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Women's Medicine An Inside look at Treatment, Intervention, and Surgery

Fact: 63% of the top 10 surgical procedures are performed on women. Plus, symptoms for common conditions like heart disease and Lupus express themselves differently in women. Study the health challenges that arise in every stage of a woman's life. If you’re thinking about pre-med, this course is a must.

Hear from Dr. Oona Likhyani O’Neill, MD and Dr. Joshua F. Nitsche, MD, PhD through dynamic videos.

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Investing The Future of Finance

New advances like fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and ESG investing are disrupting financial markets. Here is a course that invites you to dive into equity markets and stock exchanges, understand how technologies empower individuals to take control of their financial futures and see how these changes are rocking corporate investing.

Hear from Wake Forest University's Stephan D. Shipe, PhD, CFA, CFP, assistant teaching professor of finance

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Criminal Law Inside the Courtroom

Are you intrigued by criminal law and how a case is brought to court? Our course covers the procedures law enforcement follows for search and arrest, and the ways evidence is used in a criminal case. Practice the analytical skills of prosecutors and defense attorneys and examine the judge’s role in overseeing criminal convictions, sentences and appeals.

Hear from Professor Eileen Prescott, project director for Wake Forest University Law School’s Accountable Prosecutor Project.

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Olin Business School Programs

The application deadline for the following programs is March 6, 2026.

• Gateway to Business: July 12–17, 2026

Please note: Gateway to Business also includes three virtual sessions, followed by the one-week, in-person academic experience on the WashU campus.

Arts & Sciences Programs

The application deadline for the following programs is March 6, 2026.

• High School Summer Scholars Program: June 7–July 11, 2026
• High School Summer Institutes: July 12–25, 2026
• High School Summer Launch: July 13–July 17, 2026
  

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Programs

The application deadline for the following programs is March 31, 2026.

• Architecture Discovery Program: July 12–25, 2026
• Portfolio Plus Program: July 12–August 1, 2026
  

Visit our Summer Programs Page for additional opportunities with Arts & Sciences, Tyson Research Center, the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, WashU Athletics, and WashU Rural Scholars Academy.

Badger Precollege Senior | Grades 9-12

Immersive college-prep programs for students completing grades 9-12. Students select a course or area of interest, explore campus and learn with their peers.

• Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)
• Badger Precollege Online
• Badger Summer Scholars
• College Ready @ Badger Precollege
• EducationUSA
• Summer Arts Clinic

https://www.xula.edu/pre-college-programs/index.html

Hello Xavierites! Thank you for your interest in our renowned Pre-College Summer Programs. We are so proud to uphold a nearly 50-year legacy of providing summer opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, career exploration, and lifelong friendships.

We host six different opportunities for middle school and high school students to enrich their academic and social development. Check them out below!

Apply Now/Our 2026 Application is now open!

www.Hillsdale.edu/hs-programs

High School Summer Study and Travel Programs offer rising high school juniors and seniors age 15 or older the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad. Travel courses begin with study on the Hillsdale campus, after which study continues on site. Thanks to the support of generous donors, scholarships are available to outstanding applicants. Early application is encouraged, with scholarships being awarded as funds are available.

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Travel with motivated students from all over the country.

Form friendships with other talented, ambitious students, and experience Hillsdale community.

Study under Hillsdale’s incredible faculty.

All trips are led by members of the Hillsdale faculty, extraordinary teachers with expertise in the subjects of their courses. They bring the past alive with their lectures and discussion, both on-site and in the Hillsdale classroom.

Earn College Credit

Students have the opportunity to earn up to three college credits from Hillsdale College upon completion of the trip.

England

In Love and War: The Land and Literature of England

Take up great English authors as they write about human beings confronting extreme experiences in their lives. Tour England and immerse yourself in the historical, geographical, and cultural context of their work.

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England and France

Winston Churchill and World War II

Learn about the valor and leadership of the “citizen soldiers” of the Second World War and walk in their history-making footsteps as you travel through England and France.

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Italy

Western Civilization: Visions from Italy

Learn about the history, culture, and enduring legacy of Ancient Rome and Renaissance Florence as you experience the beauty of these Italian cities.

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Washington D.C.

The Roots and History of American Liberty

Study the American Founding and the history of American liberty as you travel to Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C.

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Spotlight

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What began in 1986 as a summer program in Oxford, England, has grown to offer programs in Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, and New York City. Imaginative teaching, experiential learning activities, and cultural enrichment remain central to all of our programs as we encourage students to immerse themselves in some of the world's most fascinating cities.