NYU Pre College

NYU Precollege offers highs choolers the opportunity to experience life as an NYU student, earn college credits toward a future degree, and immerse themselves in the dynamic, global community that is New York University. 

Take undergraduate courses in a wide range of academic subjects taught by NYU's world class faculty. Explore a possible future major or discover a new academic interest, all while engaging with NYU classmates from around the world.

Precollege students get to experience the dynamic, intellectually rigorous atmosphere of an NYU classroom. With many courses to choose from, available in person on campus and online, you can follow your curiosity as you discover new ideas and build practical skills.

Get inspired by NYU's award-winning faculty, and benefit from NYU's unique access to leading New York institutions and professionals. Your film class may be guest taught by a movie director, or your Art History class may take you on a guided tour of the Met.

No matter your area of academic interest, NYU Precollege offers opportunities to earn credits, enhance your skills, and broaden your perspective. You will learn alongside passionate and talented students like you from around the world and join NYU's unique community of scholars, artists, and changemakers.

nyu.edu/precollege

Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs 

Are you ready to change the world through the power of engineering? Are you an intellectually curious high school student with an interest in math and science? Start here. 

• Explore Engineering Innovation In-Person

• Sustainable Energy Engineering In-Person

• Explore Engineering Innovation Online

• Biomedical Engineering Innovation Online

• Intro to Python Online

https://ei.jhu.edu/programs/

FRONTIERS 

WPI Pre-College Experience

Frontiers at a glance:

• A pair of two-week residential programs

  • July 6 - 18

  • July 20 - August 1

• Available to rising 10, 11 & 12th graders

• Explore a STEM major with a humanities, arts, or business minor

• Engage in college preparation workshops and social activities

• Learn in tandem with peers from around the globe on WPI's campus

• Frontiers is an application based program. Students rank course preference on their application and are notified of course enrollment via their acceptance letter

A few seats are still available in:

• Advanced Modern Physics

• Architectural Engineering

• Data Science

• Interactive Media & Game Development (IMGD)

• Robotics Engineering

• Creative Writing

• Instrumental Music

• Modern Art

• and more...

College Credit Jumpstart at a glance:

• Five-week online for credit program

  • July 7 - August 8

• Available to rising 11 & 12th graders

• Earn college credit while in high school

• Courses are offered live virtually or asynchronously and recorded (as listed in the course description)

• Tutoring support tailored to you

• Connect with WPI faculty, staff, and undergraduate students

• Jumpstart is an application based program. Students register for their course after program acceptance

Course offerings:

• Applied Statistics

• Calculus I, II or III

• Discrete Mathematics

• Environmental Biology

• Foundations of Music Technology

• General Physics

• Intro to Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Music and its Makers

• Social Psychology

• and more...

Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp 

Get the experience: Lebanon Valley College July 21-26, 2025! 

https://www.lvc.edu/about/camps-communityprogramming/health-biomedical-sciences-camp/ 

Program Description: Through lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of disciplines such as molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, immunology, physiology and other medical sciences. Students will learn how laboratory science can be translated into improved human health, and they will engage in investigative experiences that will allow them to apply their laboratory skills to real life problems. In addition, students will interact with practicing professionals in fields such as medicine, physician assistant, psychology and biomedical laboratory research. The Health and Biomedical Sciences camp will provide a fun, challenging and engaging college environment in which students will develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a biomedical scientist and health professional! 

Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Courtney Lappas, Camp Director, if you have any questions! Dr. Lappas can be reached at lappas@lvc.edu or (717) 867-6179. 

Summer Pre-College Programs at Marist

For over fifteen years, Marist has created a top Summer Pre-College program that gives students a sense of college life, provides a taste of a college major, and allows students to earn college credit all while still in high school. With more than 20 unique courses, this summer's sessions will take place over two weeks, with start dates of June 29, 2025, and July 13, 2025.

Session I (in-person): June 29 - July 12, 2025
Session II (in-person): July 13 - 26, 2025

marist.edu/precollege

Young Filmmakers' Workshop  by Messiah University

Workshop Description:

Messiah University's Young Filmmakers Workshop is a summer creative program offering residential and commuter options for young filmmakers entering grades 10-12.  The five day filmmaking workshop will offer novice high school age filmmakers an opportunity to learn basic filmmaking principles while developing, filming and editing a short film.  Students will work collaboratively to complete scriptwriting prompts and storyboard a short film based on three prearranged setting.  Each crew will "act" in the other team's film as they alternate at each setting throughout the week.  The final full day will be dedicated to editing the short films and the workshop will conclude with a screening for students and their families in Parmer Cinema.

messia.edu/filmmakersworkshop

Young Writers Workshop by Messiah University 

Workshop Description:

The Young Writers Workshop will take place on June 22 through June 27, 2025.

This is a summer writing program with commuter and residential options. Registration is open to students entering 9th - 12th grade in Fall 2025.

Through this enriching, summer writing camp environment our students improved their skills as writers and make great friends with people that share their same passion.

Visit our Facebook Page for updates as we go through the year.  If you do have any questions, please email us at youngwritersworkshop@messiah.edu .

messia.edu/writersworkshop

Psychology Camp by Messiah University 

Workshop Description:

Psychology Camp is a summer program with residential and commuter options in 2025 held on the scenic, suburban campus of Messiah University, located just 12 miles from Harrisburg, PA. It will begin Sunday afternoon and will run through Friday. This enriching summer camp environment will help students gain knowledge and explore various branches of psychology including clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and biopsychology. Registration is open to students entering 10th - 12th grade in Fall 2025. 

messia.edu/psychcamp

Boston University 

Learn journalism from working reporters this summer — on campus or from home.

The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.

Each academy instructor is also a working journalist, so what’s taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson is tied to its practical application, by giving students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.

Dates

On Campus: June 23 to July 11, 2025 (Applications Open Jan. 2025); Learn-from-Home: A: June 16 to 27, 2025; B: June 30 to 11, 2025; C: July 14 to 25, 2025

For

On Campus: High School students, rising juniors, rising seniors and current seniors, with journalism experience; Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14-18, with all experience levels

Villanova University 

College of Engineering

The NovaEdge in Engineering Academy is back on campus this summer!

Submit an application to this one-week, on-campus program that introduces a diverse population of students to the traditional fields of engineering including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.

Students will be introduced to unique aspects of Villanova’s College of Engineering including international service learning opportunities, sustainable engineering, and engineering entrepreneurship. Lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments are taught by Villanova engineering faculty, and daily guest speakers will bridge academia and industry. 

Program Details:

• The 2025 Program Dates are July 12-19

• Participants stay on campus during this one-week summer program

• Open to rising sophomores, juniors and senior high school students

• The program cost is $775 that includes room and board and can be paid in full once the student is selected into the program

• Registration is not complete until required forms are received

• If your student is selected, a deposit will be due to secure your student's spot in the program

• Find more information and the application link on the site

The Brown Pre-College Summer 2025 application is now open!

View the 2025 course offerings here. 

How to Apply

• Create your account on the Student Portal. Be sure to create only one account per applicant. All applications are submitted electronically within your student portal.

• Complete your application form in your student portal. More information about the specific components of our application can be found within the Application Checklist. 

• Please monitor your student portal once you have submitted your application as you may receive communications if any components are missing or incomplete. Admissions decisions will also be posted to your student portal. 

Apply Now 

Penn Engineering by University of Pennsylvania 

The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) invites talented and motivated high school students to explore engineering and applied sciences through a series of intensive, weeklong courses. This unique program allows students to immerse themselves in cutting-edge topics, including: 

·       Artificial Intelligence

·       Biotechnology

·       Computer Graphics

·       Computer Science

·       Nanotechnology

·       Robotics 

ESAP is designed for students entering grades 10–12 who demonstrate a strong interest in STEM disciplines. The program provides: 

·       Access to Penn’s world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.

·       Hands-on experience in labs and classrooms, engaging students in practical applications of engineering concepts.

·       Opportunities to collaborate with like-minded peers from around the globe.

·       A chance to experience life on an Ivy League campus. 

The 2025 ESAP session runs from July 6 to July 26, and applications are now open. We encourage you to share this program with students with a passion for learning, a curiosity for science and technology, and a desire to challenge themselves academically. 

For more information, including application details and tuition, please visit ESAP’s website. 

The John Carroll University Young Writers Workshop (YWW), a week-long summer camp, is now accepting applications. 

Both day and residential options are available, so students from anywhere can experience and learn inspiring and rigorous creative writing. 

This year's workshop takes place from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, 2025.

Here's a video about our program. For more information about the program, and to apply, please visit this link.

Happy writing!

LEARN MORE

Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy

C.M.E.R.A.

Hands-On Shark and Ray Research Project in Clearwater, Florida 

Summer Program: Professor led, hands-on, marine field research experience in Clearwater, Florida. All participants will be involved in all aspects of a local population study on sharks and rays. This includes setting and retrieving nets and longlines, handling and identifying captured animals, tagging and measuring all captured sharks and rays, collecting DNA, recording data, and releasing animals. Each day begins with a lecture on shark and ray identification, biology, physiology, and conservation as well as our local ecosystems, species, and other conservation topics. After the 1 - 2 hour lecture in the morning, the day continues with approx 6 hours of field research aboard our vessels. We are out on the boats Monday - Friday each week.

Who should attend: Anyone 18 years of age or older interested in pursuing a career in the natural sciences would greatly benefit from this hands-on opportunity. This includes incoming freshmen, currently enrolled students, and college graduates. This program provides invaluable research and animal handling experience. Such unique field training will make you a competitive candidate for future internships, graduate school, and jobs. There are no prerequisites and no previous experience is necessary.

Course credit: Most students receive credit for our program and should discuss receiving course credit for this program with their advisor. Whether or not you receive course credit, this field research experience will be a very beneficial addition to your résumé or CV. Credit is often listed as research experience, internship credits, independent study, capstone project, marine biology/science credit, and other related titles.

Housing: Affordable and fully furnished housing is available to our summer program participants at a very affordable rate and includes Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, linens, and laundry facilities.

Transportation: After arriving in the Tampa/Clearwater, FL area, transportation is provided to/from: airport, bus station, our classrooms and boats, and the grocery store.

Participants who attend 4 or more weeks will also have the opportunity to be a team leader on the project and supervise new researchers.

To enroll in this unique and amazing hands-on program and for more detailed information, please visit our website: www.coastalmera.com

University of Delaware

The Edge summer college program at the University of Delaware offers exclusive opportunities to engaged and talented high school sophomores and juniors across the country by preparing them for a future as a successful college student. Here, students have the chance to live and learn on one of the most engaging college campuses on the East Coast. By emphasizing academic excellence, practical skill building and student leadership, Edge offers you the challenge, independence and excitement of a learning experience that can only be found at a nationally top-ranking university.

During the summer, you will:

• Live with other talented Edge students from around the world in a residence hall located on UD's beautiful Newark campus

• Take 1–2 college-level courses of your choice, taught by UD faculty members, for up to six transferable credits

• Participate in a college readiness workshop led by experienced college admissions professionals who will give insight into the college application process, including how to create a competitive college essay

• Engage with UD undergraduate students and staff and hear about their stories of personal growth, resilience, leadership and success

• Take part in a variety of cultural experiences that allow students to build friendships and understand the value of living in a diverse academic community

More information can be found at https://apply.udel.edu/portal/edge-info

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

Frontiers (Residential, In-Person)

Program-at-a-Glance

•    Two-week in-person, non-credit bearing residential program
•    Explore a STEM major with a humanities, arts, or business minor
•    Connect with peers from around the world who share your passion for STEM
•    Engage in college preparation workshops and social activities
•    Learn in tandem with your peers right here on WPI's campus

Audience: Rising 10, 11, and 12th graders
Frontiers I Dates: July 6 - 18, 2025
Frontiers II Dates: July 20 - August 1, 2025

Frontiers Application: Now Open!
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Cost: Free
Application Materials:

• Application including two short free responses and a list of involvements

• Transcript(s) - Official transcripts are preferred, but self-submissions are accepted

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (required for international applicants)

Financial Assistance Information: For information about our financial assistance please see our program policies page.

Launch (Commuter)

Program At a Glance:

• One-week, non-credit bearing commuter program. 

• Instruction from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

• WPI faculty provide hands-on activities, demos, and discussions

• Delve into your STEM topic and connect with peers who share your passion

• Use state-of-the-art technology, industry software, and build hands-on laboratory experience

Audience: Rising 9, 10, and 11th graders
Launch Dates: June 23 - 27, 2025
Instruction Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Launch Registration: Now Open!
Registration Deadline: April 30, 2025
* Note: Each course fills on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual course registrations will close before April 30 if the class is full.

Financial Assistance Information: For information about our financial assistance please see our program policies page.

College Credit Jumpstart for High Schoolers (virtual)

College Credit Jumpstart for High Schoolers is a pre-college summer program designed for high school students who are interested in earning college credit and experiencing an academically fulfilling WPI college course. WPI’s five-week online pre-college summer programs will allow students to explore STEM curriculum alongside WPI’s world-renowned faculty. ​Students will have access to WPI tutoring to ensure they are able to receive their college credit.

Program at a Glance

• Earn college credit in a 5-week virtual program

• Offered live virtually or asynchronously and recorded (as listed in the course description)

• Utilize tutoring support to ensure your academic success

• Connect with WPI faculty, staff, and undergraduate students

• Upon completion of the course, students will earn an official WPI transcript

Audience: Rising 11th & 12th graders
Dates: July 7 - August 8, 2025
Jumpstart Application: Now Open!
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Cost: Free
Application Materials:

• Application including two short free responses and a list of involvements

• Transcript(s) - Official transcripts are preferred, but self-submissions are accepted

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (required for international applicants)

Learning in Action with the University of Rochester Pre-College Program

The University of Rochester's Pre-College Programs are extraordinary opportunities for high achieving students like you to discover your passions and get a true sense of college life. 

You'll have the chance to live on campus, go to classes, work in our labs and research facilities, and gain hands on experience in your chosen field. Our instructors will help you explore your emerging interests and even identify a potential career path. 

With small class sizes. They mentor each student and give valuable insights into theories, technologies, principles, and practice. 

We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to join us at the University of Rochester this summer. 

Applying it’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Just provide some basic information and tell us why you wish to take this program.

Note: Please submit all application materials in English.

Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY  PRE COLLEGE PROGRAMS

 Students can apply now for the 2025 Summer Term High School Programs at Boston University, online via website.

Next summer, we are offering five distinct pre-college programs, each of which provides rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential and get a glimpse of their futures. Here is a brief overview of each of our programs:
 

• High School Honors is a six-week residential, commuter, or online program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2025.

• RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which domestic students conduct university-level scientific research under the guidance of university mentors and instructors. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2025.

• Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week, non-credit residential or commuter program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic while experiencing life on a college campus. This summer we are offering four AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology; Introduction to Medicine; Creative Writing; and Business. Each track combines classroom work in the subject area with hands-on experiential learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2025.

• Summer Challenge is a two-week residential program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2025.

• Summer Preview is a one-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eighth grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2025.

 We look forward to seeing your students on campus next summer!

Penn Medicine Summer Program 

Participants Will...

• ·       Gain exposure to the basics of medical training, including practical experiences, simulations, and live demonstrations. 

• ·       Learn to suture, tie surgical knots, perform biopsies, draw blood, start an IV, and perform a spinal tap.

• ·       Attend labs in gross anatomy, pathology, microbiology, and urine analysis.

• ·       Live the life of a college student on Penn’s beautiful campus, including living in the residence hall, eating in the dining hall, walking to classes, and participating in residential activities.

• ·       Make life-long friends while visiting and experiencing everything the mid-Atlantic has to offer: ride roller coasters at Hershey Park, enjoy the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ, or visit the monuments in Washington, DC.

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Do you have questions about the Penn Medicine Summer Program? Schedule a 5-minute check-in call with our admissions team here. 

Duke Kunshan University (DKU), a joint venture between Duke University in the U.S. and Wuhan University in China, is thrilled to offer students an exciting opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of China next summer! The 2025 High School Summer Academy provides a platform for students to explore global issues and build essential skills in a dynamic international setting.

Program Overview

We’re offering five unique programs – all taught in English – designed to engage students across diverse interests. Here are highlights of two popular programs:

Session I: July 13 – 18
Session II: July 27 – August 1

Dive into the world of AI with a focus on practical applications! Explore emerging AI technologies and their implications through hands-on experience and engaging discussions.

Session I: July 20 – 25

Explore one of the 21st century's most pressing challenges—climate change and its far-reaching impacts. Through interactive lectures, debates, and hands-on projects, this program offers insights into current research and policy initiatives.

Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research 

We’re Ready to Go…Are You?

The Rosetta Institute is excited to announce our Winter and Summer Workshop Sessions. We are currently taking applications and welcome you to join us!

Why Rosetta?

The Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research is focused on creating highly-regarded workshops for high-achieving high school and middle school students who want to learn college-level material, be taught by college-level professors and STAND OUT against their peers with college admissions.

Our instructors are PhD- and MD-level scientists who are actively engaged in medical research, and they expose students to cutting-edge molecular biology through engaging lectures, real-world labs, and independent projects.  Attendees make friends from around the world, strengthen their academic skills, build their college portfolio, and experience college dorm life in a safe environment.  

We offer workshops during both winter break and summer (available in both online and in-person formats), including summer residential programs held at UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Columbia University, and University College London.  Our in-person workshops include AI-Enhanced Bioinformatics, Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Biology of Aging, Biomedical Research, and several versions of Bioinformatics (Neurologic, Immunologic, Cancer, Aging), whereas our online workshops are Medicinal Chemistry, Medical Bioinformatics and Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Medicine. 

Which workshop is the best match for your interests?

Summer 2025 Workshops:  

During the summer we offer in-person workshops held at UCB/UCSD/Columbia/University College London (residential and commuter), and at our facility in Alameda, CA (commuter-only).  Several online options will also be available.  

Our residential programs held at the universities include AI-Enhanced Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Biology of Aging, and Bioinformatics workshops with several different emphases (Cancer, Neurologic, Immunologic, Aging).  During these two-week residential programs students stay in on-campus undergraduate dorms and eat in campus dining facilities.  Teaching assistants/residential advisors live with the students and the instructors are on-site 24 hours/day, providing a safe introduction to college life and the opportunity to explore three of the world’s best universities. 

Summer Offerings:

UC Berkeley: Sessions are 6/1-6/14 and 6/15-6/28

UC San Diego: 7/6-7/19

Columbia University: 7/20-8/2

University College London: 8/4-8/16

*A limited number of commuter spots are also available for these workshops.  

We also offer the lab-intensive Biomedical Research workshop at our facility in Alameda, CA from 6/17-6/27 and 8/5-8/15. These workshops are commuter-only, so if you are from outside the area you would need to find your own accommodations. Apply

Finally, the online workshops for summer 2025 are as follows: four different sessions (morning, afternoon, evening, night) of Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Medicine from 6/10-6/21 (2 hrs/day M-F), two different sessions of Medicinal Chemistry from 7/8-7/19 (AM and PM, 3 hrs/day, M-F), and two different sessions of Medical Bioinformatics from 6/24-7/6 and 7/22-8/2 (5.5 hrs/day).  Apply

Winter 2024 Workshops:  

During winter break we offer Medical Bioinformatics and Medicinal Chemistry online, as well as Biomedical Research and Cancer Research at our facilities in Alameda and Berkeley, CA respectively.  

Apply Now

About the Application Process

Please note that we use a rolling admissions system, so there is no application deadline, and early applicants are more likely to be accepted. You can learn more about the workshops and our research, see some testimonials, and apply by visiting our website: http://www.rosettainstitute.org 

Penn Arts & Sciences High School Scholarship

Students who attend a School District of Philadelphia public high school or charter high school are considered for a limited number of scholarships for the Penn Summer Prep Program or Summer Academies.

Scholarship students are now required to stay on campus for the program, and have access to:

• Academic facilities

• On-campus housing

• Three meals a day Monday–Friday

• Two meals on Sunday (no meals Saturday due to excursions/activities)

• Extracurricular activities and trips

• Student supervision

• Gym access (may be available for an additional fee)

• Linens

• Laundry

Students should note that the following items are not included:

• Travel to/from campus at the beginning and end of the program

• Class materials

• Meals eaten off campus

• Medical expenses

• Souvenirs

• Personal spending money

See if your school qualifies you for scholarship consideration:

• School District of Philadelphia high schools (click on "high schools")

• School District of Philadelphia charter schools

Eligibility

• Current 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student

• Philadelphia resident

• Attend a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school

• Minimum 3.3 high school GPA

• Well-written essays

• Strong letter of recommendation

• Demonstrated financial need

Application

Submit an online application for Penn Summer Prep or the Summer Academy of your choice. Follow the application instructions and requirements outlined on our Application Information page.

• Applicants indicating that they are from the School District of Philadelphia will automatically have the application fee waived.

• As you complete the online application, when asked if you attend a School District of Philadelphia school, select “Yes” to be considered for the scholarship. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email with a survey to complete regarding your financial details and eligibility. Complete and return the form by Mar 15th for scholarship consideration.

• Scholarship decisions will be released during our admissions release window of April 1 to April 15. During that time, students will find out if they were admitted to the program with a scholarship if they were admitted without a scholarship, waitlisted, or unable to be offered admission to their program of choice.

Lehigh University 

The Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive (IGEI) is a four-week, immersive, experiential learning opportunity for high school students to develop skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, and global citizenship. At IGEI, we prepare participants to take on complex, multi-system, global challenges in creative and collaborative ways. This program will be hosted on Lehigh's campus from July 6 to August 1, 2025 at the Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

For more information and to apply, visit the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive website, or join us for an upcoming information session:
 

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Wednesday December 4

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Tuesday December 10

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Thursday December 19
 

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Wednesday January 8

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Thursday January 16

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Tuesday January 21
 

For more information, or to apply, visit //go.lehigh.edu/IGEI. Questions? 

Want to register for a session? Contact us at gesummer@lehigh.edu or (610) 758-6886.