programs

Stanford iGEM is a student-run, faculty-directed research organization at Stanford University. This summer, high school students are invited to apply to the virtual Stanford iGEM Bioengineering Research Program!

Students will have the opportunity to pursue a specialized research project by exploring Bioengineering applications and engaging with current Stanford students, renowned Stanford professors, distinguished researchers & engineers, and prominent entrepreneurs through speaker series. Through 1 on 1 mentorship from Stanford engineers, the research & mentorship program will allow scholars to develop proficiency in wet lab bioengineering techniques, showcasing their project in our symposium! Additionally, students will have the opportunity to attend professional development and college application workshops hosted by current Stanford students!

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Deadline to apply is June 22

USC Pre-College Programs

USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through a diverse offering of four-week summer courses. As a “Summer Trojan,” you will balance academic and campus life as you prepare for college and earn college credit!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

-Applicants must have completed at least the 9th grade by June 15, 2025.

-Applicants should be pursuing a rigorous high school curriculum.

-Applicants are required to attend all class meetings beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, late arrivals or attendance cannot be accommodated.

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*Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis as applications are submitted. Classes fill quickly, so students should submit the application as early as possible.*

pre-college summer programs

The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a rigorous pre-professional training program in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, animation, and film for talented artists of high school age. CSSSA provides a supportive environment in which students hone acquired skills and explore new techniques and ideas for an intense and exciting learning experience. The School was created by the California Legislature, held its first session in 1987 and will conduct its 39th session in 2025. Its purpose is to provide a training ground for future artists who wish to pursue careers in the arts and entertainment industries in California. The California State Summer School for the Arts is a state agency funded through a unique public-private partnership.

Students apply for the opportunity to study in one of the School’s seven departments. They are eligible to receive 3 units of California State University elective credit for successful participation. Many CSSSA students receive significant funding to attend the program through scholarships provided by the CSSSA Foundation.

Students currently enrolled in grades 8 through 12 are eligible to apply. CSSSA is open to students entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 next fall 2025. CSSSA is also open to students who are graduating from high school in the spring of 2025. You can still do the program the summer after graduation.

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Cornell preCOLLEGE STUDIES

Cornell University's precollege programs give high school students the chance to benefit from an Ivy League education before they apply to or attend college. Precollege programs are open to rising juniors and seniors.

Whether you're participating in our Summer Residential Program, Summer Commuter Program, or Summer/Winter Online Program, you'll experience what sets our offerings apart—studying with top Cornell instructors, learning in regular undergraduate-level courses, and earning real college credit for your work.