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Students can choose from a variety of on-campus learning opportunities that fit best with their busy summer schedules. Whether you’re interested in applying to Wake or not, the Summer Immersion Program is a great way to experience life on a college campus and Wake Forest could be a great place to discover the major or career pathway that’s right for you.
Institutes include: AI, Biology Research, Business, Coding and Computer Science, Cancer Medicine, Debate and Public Advocacy, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Finance and Investing, Health and Exercise Science, Law, Leadership, Medicine, Neuroscience, Policy and Politics, Psychology, Regenerative Medicine, Screenwriting, Sports Business, Sports Medicine, Technology, Virtual Reality, Women's Medicine, Writing for Life.
There is no hard deadline for the program. They accept students on a rolling basis until all programs are filled! Click here to learn more.
The seven-week EcoLeader Academy course provides an invaluable opportunity for highly motivated high school students to gain knowledge of the many facets of environmental science: ecosystems, human health, policy, climate change, food and agriculture, energy, pollution, environmental justice issues, local to global impacts, sustainability and green careers.
Attendees will grow in self-confidence and strengthen skills, such as communication, collaboration and public speaking that will also build a solid resume for college and job applications.
Applications due May 5, 2026.
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. CMU programs prepare students for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills.
Pre-College Programs* - Summer of 2026 Applications are DUE March 1st
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. (4-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 multidisciplinary 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. (6-week program)
The Cook Honors College at IUP is offering a three week dual enrollment credit summer opportunity from July 6-24, 2026. The hybrid course includes two weeks of online instruction and planning and one week in residence on the IUP campus. The course theme is Design, Build, Play and will dive into the world of creative engineering where you will brainstorm, design, and prototype your own inventions to solve real-world challenges. You will also learn game design, memorable storytelling, and will work with a team to develop your own gameplay narratives. The total cost for one week of room and board, the online course, and three college credits will be $675. Applications due by May 21, 2026.
Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge
Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge
The Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC) is a five-day summer program open to high school students entering the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades held on college campuses around the country.
You’ll get the opportunity to earn real money, run a business, learn the power of the free enterprise system and the American Dream. It’s not just hard work, you’ll have fun making new friends and living on a college campus.
Cost: $225 for the five day session (includes room & board) plus any travel expenses
Each year, Pitt Cyber, in partnership with Pitt Information Technology, hosts the Air Force Association CyberCamp. This week-long camp is free and open to high school students from the Pittsburgh area and teaches cybersecurity principles and future career opportunities. The free camp is designed for a range of technical skill levels, including introductory digital literacy, and is focused on cyber ethics and systems security. Find more info by clicking the link or YouTube video above.
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