College Summer Programs

 Intro to Coding online course from University of Michigan Engineering: The course builds on principles of logic to show students how coding powers apps they use daily, such as Instagram filters and AI chatbots. These days, almost all STEM fields, not just Computer Science, use coding as a means to instruct the computer to "do more" cool stuff e.g., designing vaccines, programming robots and driverless cars, inventing apps to detect and diagnose diseases in humans, animals and plants and so on. Thus, we are looking for math and science-loving students who perhaps don't realize that coding is for everyone and not just for Computer Scientists. The students we are looking for: enjoy the logic in math, love solving problems creatively and, are willing to reach out for help to our team of coaches when stuck - everyone gets stuck somewhere when learning something new!   

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Polytechnic Institute! PREFACE is a summer program for talented students who have been historically under-represented in science, engineering, and the technological fields, and who express a strong, early interest in pursuing careers in these areas. This year’s program will take place in-person, Sunday, July 28 through Saturday, August 10, 2024 (2 weeks), on the Rensselaer campus in Troy, NY. 

New York Tech’s School of Management’s free business bootcamp can help your students stand out in the college application process and prepare them for the business school experience. Through college-level courses taught by our expert faculty, your students get critical training to add to their skill set and resume. Encourage your students to register today! 

 Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors during the summer of 2024 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 of June 22, 2024.  

Brown Univeristy: Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing challenging academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades.

New York University: Experience New York University with one of our unique Summer Programs! Our program offers a variety of course options, including three-, six-, and twelve-week sessions. You'll have the flexibility to create your own schedule and select courses from any of nine colleges at NYU.  

Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program : Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program is open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. Our summer program for high schoolers features an updated curriculum that will allow students to explore an academic area of interest, participate in college preparedness workshops, and discover all that Adelphi University has to offer. Credit-bearing options are available. Explore our program pages to find the right option for you

Barnard College: Experience Summer in New York City at Barnard. With distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to STEM, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the city that never sleeps!

SVA NYC: SVA’s Pre-College Program offers courses taught by the same faculty of leading art professionals who teach in the college’s undergraduate degree programs. Students will explore the fundamentals of art and design at a level not readily available in high school.

Yale Summer Program: Yale Summer Session provides academically rigorous and innovative undergraduate programs and courses to Yale and visiting students across platforms and around the world. Students come to Yale Summer Session to take Yale College courses in New Haven, online, or abroad or to hone their craft at the Yale Writers’ Workshop or in the Summer Drama Program.

Harvard Summer School: Join our vibrant, diverse community of motivated students and distinguished faculty as you satisfy your intellectual curiosity, make new friends from around the world, and explore the many facets of Harvard University.

Pratt: Spend the summer on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus in intensive art, design, architecture, or creative writing courses, informed and inspired by the backdrop of New York City. During this four-week full-time program, students develop conceptual and technical skills; and create portfolio pieces for college admission, while earning elective college credits.

Wake Forest: The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program empowers high school students to manifest their goals. Through meaningful real-world experiences, robust academics, an inclusive campus culture, networking and mentorship, students are able to discover their passions and clarify their future pathway.

LMU Summer Program: This exciting summer experience is about more than what goes on in the classroom. It is about providing a place to explore interests – old and new – while meeting new friends and broadening horizons. From networking with university faculty and staff to strengthening resumes or college applications, students will walk away from a summer with LMU feeling better prepared to enter the 4-year university environment.

Syracuse University: For more than 60 years, Syracuse University has been providing exceptional and transformative pre-college experiences to high school students from around the world. Summer College students have the unique opportunity to explore potential college majors and pursue academic interests in a variety of credit and noncredit courses. Students participate in high-level instruction, have access to campus offerings and resources, and are welcomed into an engaging and supportive community.

Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac designs relevant and engaging summer programs that give pre-college students a chance to grow academically and personally while getting an early taste of the college experience. With past courses covering in-demand topics from podcasting to entrepreneurship and innovation, cybersecurity, healthcare career exploration and digital photography, there's a summer program to appeal to every student's strengths and interests. 

Notre Dame: Pre-College delivers a true college experience on campus, abroad, and virtually for exceptional high school students! Students engage with dynamic Notre Dame faculty in exciting and challenging college level classes, grow in leadership through service, and connect with like-minded students from around the world.

Tufts Summer Accelerator: Immerse yourself in life as a college student, while studying at Tufts University!  Enroll in 2 college-level seminars, designed specifically for high school students, and gain experience with the excitement, freedom, and challenge of academics at a top-tier higher education institution. Students may enroll in 1 or 2 two-week sessions.

Summer Session at Fordham: Experience an exhilarating academic adventure this Summer as Fordham University unveils a transformative chapter in pre-college education. Introducing the Fordham Summer Leaders Academy—a dynamic fusion of cutting-edge academic experiences and vibrant residential programs, crafted to redefine your summer and set the stage for your future success. Join us in embracing innovation, excellence, and a journey of discovery like never before. Welcome to a summer of limitless possibilities at Fordham!

Expand Your Horizons at Johns Hopkins: Are you an academically advanced high school student looking for a fast-paced college-level learning experience and a chance to engage with like-minded peers? Summer at Hopkins offers an unrivaled opportunity to learn from Hopkins’ world-renowned instructors and connect with academically oriented students from around the globe. Select from a host of programs in medicine, neuroscience, and psychology to broaden your knowledge, enhance your college application, and earn academic credit.

Columbia Summer Program: As New York State’s first university, rooted in one of the world’s most influential cities, Columbia University embodies both history and progress. Here, there is a similar duality in higher learning: study and experience. Programs offered online or in person

UW–Madison Each summer, Badger Precollege offers a variety of opportunities designed to inspire high school students in course subjects ranging from art, law and psychology to forensics, health sciences and computer science. Badger Precollege programs also help students prepare for college success, experience life as a Badger and meet new friends — all while living and learning at the top-ranked UW–Madison.