Summer opportunities will be posted as they become available.
Summer opportunities may include applications, so please be mindful of requirements and deadlines.
Check out this resource for great information on FREE STEM Programs!
Scholar Ahead is a comprehensive free online educational opportunity platform with over 1,000 summer enrichment programs, internships, and research opportunities for middle and high school students across the country. Students are able to easily filter and search opportunities by their unique interests, location, grade level and more!
College prep season is upon us. While you’re guiding your current seniors through applications, keep this in mind: Pre-College Programs look great on your students’ applications. Champlain College’s two-week residential Pre-College Summer Programs allow students to:
Explore an academic area they are passionate about OR curious about
Build new skills
Collaborate with our industry-expert faculty
Connect with peers who share their same interests
We’re offering your sophomores, juniors, and seniors hands-on learning opportunities in game development, filmmaking, cybersecurity, and animation. But these popular programs fill up quickly. Let your students know to sign up early. Families who register by 5 PM on January 5th pay 2025 prices with our Early Bird special!
Animation Academy: This is where aspiring animators learn what the industry demands and how to bring their ideas to life. Students will explore the core principles of animation while building both artistic and technical skills through intensive, project-based work under the guidance of a professional animator (think Avengers, Transformers, Spider-Man). By the end, they’ll create professional-quality animations for film, games, and visual effects.
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Academy: Investigate cybercrimes. Build secure networks. Analyze digital evidence. Present findings like an expert. Students in this program will face the same challenges cyber analysts tackle every day, using the latest tools and techniques and gaining hands-on skills in one of the most in-demand fields.
Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy: See how stories transform from ideas into finished films. Learning from an award-winning filmmaker, students will script, pitch, shoot, and edit their way through the production process as they collaborate to create new works and discover which film and television careers match their talents
Game Academy: Explore every corner of game development: art, design, programming, sound design, and more. Students will learn from our acclaimed Game Studio faculty, work with teammates to build original game prototypes, and discover how real game studios work. (Did you know Champlain is ranked a Top Ten School for Game Design by the Princeton Review?)
Indie Game Studio: Do you have students with pre-existing game experience? Time for them to level up! This advanced program covers everything indie game studios face: concept creation, game development phases, rapid prototyping and critique, and how to pitch your game. They’ll leave with an understanding of how studios operate and have a playable prototype ready to share.
As you guide your students in planning their futures, we want to share an opportunity that can help them explore their interests and prepare for what's next. Applications for the Dartmouth Precollege Online Program are officially open for summer 2026.
The program offers a range of flexible, online courses in fields like business, law and STEM. Designed by Dartmouth instructors, these courses provide a unique chance for high school students to engage with college-level topics, build valuable skills and gain experience that will help them stand out.
Please distribute this information to students and families, and pass along our program flyer (print or digital), which outlines key course details.
As your students plan for next summer, we invite you to explore the Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program, which is now accepting applications for summer 2026.
Our program is designed with flexibility in mind, offering two distinct tracks to meet the needs of different students:
Enrichment Courses: Perfect for students who want to explore a potential major or career path — like medicine, business, or international relations — in a flexible environment.
College Credit Courses: Ideal for students who are ready for a rigorous academic challenge and want to earn college credit to build their college transcript.
Both options allow students to learn from renowned experts in a flexible online format, giving them a chance to gain experience that will strengthen their college applications.
You’re welcome to share this email with students and parents. Our flyer—with highlights about the program—is also available to print or send electronically.
The Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive (IGEI) is a three-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 year’s program runs July 5 to July 25, 2026, right here on Lehigh’s campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
For more information and to apply, visit the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive website, or join us for an upcoming information session:
• Tuesday, Dec. 2
• Wednesday, Dec. 17
• Monday, Dec. 29
• Thursday, Jan. 15
• Monday, Jan. 26
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.
We are excited to announce our Summer 2026 Accelerate Pre-College Programs!
Northeastern’s Accelerate Pre-College Programs are designed for talented high school students in the U.S. and around the world who want to give themselves a competitive edge. Our programs are taught by our internationally acclaimed faculty, allowing students to experience collegiate learning in a world-class environment. Students gain extensive, hands-on education in subjects including engineering, cybersecurity, design, writing, health sciences, and more, allowing them to preview life as a Northeastern student.
While discussing options for this summer with your students, we encourage you to share the following links for them to review:
A virtual one-pager detailing Accelerate Pre-College programming. We encourage this to be printed and shared with interested students.
The Accelerate Pre-College Programs website for students to review our full list of Summer 2026 programming options.
Our inquiry form for students to express their interest in Accelerate Pre-College programs and receive emails about Accelerate Pre-College deadlines, events and additional programming options.
Our applications will open in early December. The program applications include a financial aid section for consideration for need-based aid awards. Most programs offer a $500 discount on tuition for admitted students who apply by the priority deadline of January 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
For additional program information, application requirements, global campus offerings, and important deadlines, visit our website. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us at precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu or call 617.373.2200.
Where will you be in five or ten years? Perhaps you’ll be making a global impact as a lawyer, doctor, or a groundbreaking researcher? Or maybe you’ll be an influencer in science, business, or psychology?
Whatever path you choose, Northwestern's College Prep Program offers you the opportunity to take important and foundational steps toward your future academic success by preparing for the college admissions process and learning from top college faculty while creating bonds with fellow students from around the world!
Details about Northwestern’s 2026 College Prep Program are ready for you! Learn online or on campus this summer with the school ranked #7 by U.S. News & World Report. Find out more!
We are also offering online courses spanning a number of exciting subjects year-round! APPLY HERE.
Applications are now open for summer 2026 Pre-College Programs at Rhode Island School of Design. Apply early to secure your spot!
Pre-College: June 27–August 1, 2026
Live on campus in Providence or commute from home and immerse yourself in day-long studio classes, visits to the Nature Lab and RISD Museum, critiques, and projects.
LEARN MORE & APPLY
NEW! Pre-College Online: June 22–July 30, 2026
Learn like a RISD student from anywhere in the world with live online classes two days a week and access to virtual resources and events.
LEARN MORE & APPLY
Plus: Save $250 when you enroll in Pre-College Online by November 26, 2025*
Grow as an artist and an individual
Join RISD’s community of dedicated art and design students committed to the concept of critical making. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you’ll take courses led by our accomplished teaching artists and be part of a community of talented and like-minded student artists and designers from around the world.
You will learn to set up and work in a studio, manage time, self-motivate, and develop concepts, sketches, and finished pieces. You’ll also take part in discussions and critiques—and leave with a portfolio that can be a major asset in your college application.
Summer Programs Virtual Fair
Want to learn more about Pre-College? Visit the RISD booth at this virtual event, which provides students and their families the opportunity to learn about academic summer programs at top US colleges and universities. You’ll be able to speak with us about our programs via chat or video.
Thursday, November 20, 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Not sure which program is right for you, or have questions about the application process? Contact the RISD Pre-College team at precollege@risd.edu for 401 454-6200.
*Use coupon code PCOSUMMER26 to save $250 on tuition for RISD Pre-College Online. Offer expires 11:59 pm ET on 11/26/25. Offer does not apply to previous class purchases and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Applications for the summer Rice University Precollege Program are now open. This program is a great fit for motivated high school students, offering flexible online courses designed by Rice faculty. Students can explore topics like engineering, business and medicine, giving them a chance to gain experience that strengthens their college applications.
You can help by sharing this email and our program flyer (ready to print or email) with students and their parents. It covers all the key course details.
We have planned an exciting summer ahead and we can't wait to share it with you. A great selection of Fine Arts, Digital Media, Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, STEM, and Social Sciences courses are available and we are sure that you'll find something you are interested in on our course offerings page. We are also excited to share that our program is expanding to our Hartford campus, providing even more opportunities and access for students. See what we have in store for you at both our Hartford and Storrs program.
What are you doing in the summer? Join our community where we provide high school students educational opportunities to explore, create, and pursue their passions through a dynamic summer program at UConn. Many of our courses will fill quickly, so start working on your application now and let us know if you have any questions.
What's it like to be a student at Notre Dame? Current sophomores and juniors looking for a collegiate experience may consider applying to our on-campus programs in summer 2026!
Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars allow students to live on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus for two weeks. They'll stay in a residence hall with a roommate, take a challenging college-level course, and participate in fun community-building activities in the evenings. All of this, plus students earn transferrable college credit from Notre Dame!
Need-based financial aid, including application fee waivers, partial to full-tuition scholarships, and travel reimbursement, is available to students who qualify.
Badger Precollege creates innovative programming for students who want to explore their academic interests, gain insight into the college experience and meet new friends. Our programs offer a unique opportunity to help prepare students for academic and social success in high school and college.
Badger Precollege encourages students to:
Challenge their curiosity and expand their academic interests
Learn from experienced educators, UW faculty and other experts
Participate online or in person on the UW–Madison campus
Meet like-minded peers from around the world
Enjoy the resources and reputation of a top-ranked university
Explore their personal path to college
We offer a range of courses in subjects including engineering, computer science, health care careers, forensic science, business and psychology. Please check out our available high school classes and share them with any interested students.
Registration for all Badger Precollege summer programs opens January 12, 2026. Courses fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to mark your calendars and apply early. Limited need-based scholarship support is available.
Thank you! We look forward to meeting your students next summer.
Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to start thinking about college.
Wake Forest University offers pre-college online courses to help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. The summer application period is now open. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.
Please share this email with your students. You can also view and pass along our shareable flyer here which includes key details about our courses.EPLORE OUR SUMMER COURS