Summer opportunities are posted on the weekly page, they will move here. Please pay attention to due dates!

WashU Preview Day

WashU Preview is designed to connect diverse students (such as underrepresented students of color, first generation to college students, and students from low-income backgrounds) with a collaborative, innovative, and passionate community.

WashU Preview is an invitation-based program. To be considered, students should fill out a Getting to Know You form.

Currently open and closes Thursday, September 2,2022.

Questions? Email admissions@wustl.edu.

Windows on Williams

Windows on Williams (WOW) gives high school seniors the opportunity to spend three all-expenses-paid days at Williams. WOW is a selective program open to high school students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico; preference is given to high-achieving students who couldn’t otherwise afford to visit Williams.

The fall 2022 WOW dates are Thursday, September 22 - Saturday, September 24 and Thursday, October 20 - Saturday, October 22. There are two application deadlines. Regardless of when you apply, you’ll have the opportunity to select which WOW program you want to attend. Please note that currently participation in WOW requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, and masks must be worn inside all campus buildings. We will notify WOW attendees should campus COVID-19 policies change.

Access application here and are reviewed on a rolling basis, but please apply by one the following deadlines:

• July 1

• August 1

Questions? Email WOW@wiliams.edu,

Have-A-Look at Haverford College

Have-A-Look, a fly-in program designed for students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education, offers the opportunity to become acquainted with the academic and social opportunities at Haverford.

Program Dates: October 30- November 1, 2022

Click here for application. Deadline is August 29.

Access to Amherst ( A2A)

As part of Amherst College's commitment to diversity, the Office of Admission will be hosting Access to Amherst (A2A)in the fall to introduce prospective applicants to Amherst's campus, student body, faculty, and classes. A2A is available to all prospective students, but the selection committee prioritizes the invitation of students from historically excluded groups, as well as first-generation students. To support socioeconomic diversity, the selection committee will also prioritize students from families with limited financial resources, regardless of cultural or racial background.

Program Dates: Saturday, October 1 - Monday, October 3

Application deadline is Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.

Discover Middlebury

Discover Middlebury is our annual “fly-in” program for students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. We have not determined if the program will be in-person or virtual. If the program is virtual it will be October 6th-8th and if it is in-person it will be October 9th-11th. We will offer a window into student and academic life on campus by including opportunities to engage with other participants, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The deadline to apply is September 9th, 2022.

Must create an account to access application.

Questions? discovermiddlebury@middlebury.edu.

Discover Swarthmore Fly-In Program

Discover Swarthmore, held each fall, is an all-expenses paid overnight fly-in program for high achieving high school seniors. Admissions pays for all transportation, meals, and on-campus housing expenses for students selected.

This year, there is two programs to give students maximum flexibility. The dates are Thursday, September 29-Saturday October 1, 2022 or Thursday, October 27- Saturday, October 29, 2022.

The application is currently open. To be considered, submit your application by July 7th and high school transcript by July 14th.

Questions about the program or application, can be directed to discover@swarthmore.edu.

Central Summer Academy 2022

The Central Summer Academy is designed for incoming UCM student who can start college early by taking foundational courses and living on campus.

Dates: Saturday, June 11, 2022- Friday, July 2022

Participants of the Central Summer Academy will:

• Complete college credit designed to help you acclimate to the rigors of college-level courses.

• Take general education requirement and introductory-level courses for a combined 5 hours of college credit.

• Live on campus and get involved with student activities designed to help you explore UCM and the Warrensburg community.

• Make friends and find your place at UCM.

• Develop valuable study skills and get to know UCM faculty Members.

The Central Summer Academy is free. However, spots are limited. For more information and application, visit https://www.ucmo.edu/offices/central-summer-academy/

KU Summer Venture in Business

Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11

The Summer Venture in Business (SVB) is a pre-college summer academy housed in the University of Kansas School of Business for underrepresented ethnic minority students in high school and/or potential first-generation college students who are interested in business.

CLICK HERE for more information and to apply

SUMMER ART PROGRAM AT NYU

deadline for Application is May 1

The NYU Virtual Summer Art Program is an online program for high school students interested in exploring the variety and depth that the field of fine arts has to offer.

This program is designed to enhance your technical and creative skills, develop your portfolio, and explore the practical elements of how to become a successful practicing artist in New York City!

Cost is $3000, but scholarships are available. If you want to apply for a scholarship, please see Dr. DeVries in the Sumner Success Center for assistance (she's done this before and successfully helped students get scholarships to summer programs)

CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.

Summer Program at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE

College of Saint Mary is excited to announce the expanded offerings of its 2022 Summer Academy Programs for all young women of color! We are hosting two separate week-long experiences on our campus for young women in grades ten through twelve. Students will interact with students and engage in the community.

During the academies, upcoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will:

• Receive a $500 SCHOLARSHIP to CSM

• Learn from a STEAM curriculum

• Get acquainted with college life and meet new friends

• Meet professional women in the community

• Participate in cultural activities

• Tentative Dates

• June 5 - 9: Upcoming sophomores and juniors.

• June 12 - 16: Upcoming seniors.

• In addition to the list above, participants will:

• Receive assistance with applying and preparing for college

• Create a plan to apply to 10 colleges and/or universities and for 5 scholarships

Application Information

Applications for the Summer Academies should be submitted through our online application below.

The fee is $25 for the entire week of classes and activities.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 1, 2022.

CLICK HERE to learn more and apply