Virginia Tech Programs

Virginia Tech is committed to diversity among our student body. To achieve this goal, we are offering several programs focused on building student populations from different backgrounds. Please pass this information along to any students who may be interested at your school, we'd love to welcome them to campus! Native@VT Powwow Saturday, April 6, Graduate Life Center Lawn A celebration of the spirit of Native Cultures, open to all. facebook page for Native@VT | flyer Black College Institute Three sessions during the summer, Blacksburg The Black College Institute is a 5-day academic summer enrichment program inviting talented, high achieving and intellectually curious rising high school juniors and seniors from Virginia and abroad. website | flyer Hispanic College Institute In partnership with Valhen, this program empowers Latinx students in the Commonwealth of Virginia with the tools to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. website | flyer (English) | flyer (Spanish) STEMability Fun and engaging summer camps to serve, train, empower and mentor high school students with disabilities while exposing them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. website

University of Miami Summer Scholars Program

High School Students Can Earn College Credit with Top UM Faculty This Summer

How many students get the chance to produce their own film, learn how to code in python, tour major media hubs in Miami, all while earning six college credits?  The University of Miami’s Summer Scholars program gives high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to explore their passion and consider their career opportunities while experiencing college in an authentic environment.  This year's program runs from July 6 through July 26, 2019 Students must apply by March 1 for scholarship consideration! We offer rolling admission, click here to download our 2019 program brochure for more information. Scholarship opportunities available need-based and merit-based March 1 deadline Limited Scholarship Opportunities are available for students who qualify. To be considered, eligible applicants must complete both the Summer Scholars application and the scholarship application and submit supporting documents by the March 1 deadline. Students who meet the requirements for our need-based scholarship may also qualify for application fee reduction waivers.  Scholarship information for the 2019 program is now available on our website.

Case Western Reserve University Summer Programs

We specialize in curiosity. Case Western Reserve University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs fully immerse ambitious high school students in a college curriculum, conversations and activities. June 23 - July 13 Application deadline is May 1 for U.S. citizens and April 15 for international students. Review of applications begins March 1. Learn more about the curriculum, program costs, and how to apply.  Imagine Science Sharpen your research chops alongside top scientists in their labs. Work in cutting edge labs with the opportunity to publish your findings in our science journal. Research the future →  Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dream, design and build in the largest open-access innovation center at any U.S. college. You’ll learn a lot along the way! Make it here → Social Justice Find out how to change the world, one action at a time. Examine the root causes of social injustice, using scholarship and dialogue as your tools. Change the conversation → Women in STEM Ready to find your perfect role model? Refine your technical and professional knowledge of STEM fields by following in the footsteps of giants. Meet your mentors →

Cornell College Summer Programs

Summer programs benefit first-gen students

The success or failure of a first-generation student might just hinge on how they spend their summer before new student orientation.

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Caldwell University's Partnership with Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) is a summer STEM program that places talented high school students, from groups historically underserved in STEM, in research apprenticeships at area colleges and universities. REAP apprentices work under the direct supervision of a mentor on a hands-on research project. REAP apprentices are exposed to the real world of research, they gain valuable mentorship, and they learn about education and career opportunities in STEM. REAP apprenticeships are 5-8 weeks in length (minimum of 200 hours) and apprentices receive a stipend.

You'll Get To...

• receive a $1,500 stipend for minimum of 200 hours
• work personally with a scientist or engineer doing real life research
• have the opportunity to do research at a university or college – an environment not available in local high schools
• gain self confidence in their abilities and exposure to STEM careers
• have opportunity to present your research to your peers

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
High school students must meet 2 of the following requirements:

• Rural, frontier, or other targeted outreach schools
• Student is female in certain STEM fields, e.g., physical science, computer science, mathematics, or engineering)
• Student is a minority historically under-represented in STEM (Alaskan Native, Native American, Black or African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander)
• Student qualifies for free or reduced lunch
• English as a Second Language for the student
• Student is first-generation college student

More Information

This program is for commuting students only. Students are required to travel to and from the program site daily. In addition, the program does not supply an allowance for housing, meals or travel reimbursement.

Important Dates

February 28
Summer Program Applications Close

March 1 - March 31
Applications Reviewed

April 1 - April 30
AAS notified by universities and labs of confirmed participants

May 1
Notification process of selections & non-selections to students begin

May 1 - May 31
Welcome letters to students, mentors & lab coordinators

June - August
Summer Apprenticeships - Weekly notices to students, mentors/directors/lab coordinators

Interested in this program?

If you are interested in this program email us. We'd love to hear from you!

Summer Pre-College Program at Marist College

Earn college credit and get a taste of campus life while still in high school. Experience the excitement of college life at one of the "Best 384 Colleges and Universities" and "50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom".

• Become more independent and experience what it will be like to live on a college campus and away from home
• Living in dorms, eating in the cafeteria, and studying in the state-of-the-art academic facilitates
• You’ll have several class sessions mixed with time to study, local excursions, day-long field trips, and recreation

Thrive outside the classroom
The Pre-College Program offers many engaging activities beyond the classroom to ensure you make the most out of your two weeks on campus. You will have opportunities to engage with faculty, visit New York City socialize with fellow high school students, and explore the Hudson Valley.

• Get a head start on college by taking a college course and earn college credit!
• Pursue your interests and expand your academic and creative aspirations
• Learn from Marist's renowned faculty
• Get a taste of a college major you are thinking about pursuing
• Discover what you want to be when you grow up
• Get a head start on your degree and get an advantage before you graduate high school
• Enjoy small class sizes of around 15 to 25 students

Application

• Complete your free online application today! A completed application consists of:
• Completed online Pre-College Application
• Short Essay on your interest in the Marist Summer Pre-College Program (submit on application)
• Official high school transcripts (with Pre-College Transcript Request Form)
• One Pre-College Recommendation Form

The Admission Committee is currently reviewing applications and summer pre-college applicants should expect to hear a decision in the new year.
Apply Now

Summer Scholars at Furman University

Summer Scholars Program

Program Overview

Register online beginning January 15. Deadline to apply is May 1. Apply Today

Week 1 July 7-13, 2019

Week 2 July 14-20, 2019

The Summer Scholars weeklong academic enrichment program for rising high school juniors and seniors offers opportunities to study under the direction of Furman faculty members. Summer Scholars’ challenging academic experience will include lectures, class discussion, debates, service learning, field trips, group and individual projects, and other activities.

Program Costs

Tuition for the one-week program is $1,200. Tuition for both weeks is $2,200—a $200 discount. Tuition includes room and board, meals, field trips, social activities, and optional linens. Scholarships and financial assistance are not available for this program.

Choose Your Course

From leadership to pre-health, Summer Scholars has something for everyone. Each student has the option to indicate his/her preferred courses. Please click here to view a sample of the courses offered.

Week One – July 7-13, 2019

• Live Well
• Pre-Health: What is it like to practice medicine in the 21st century?

Week Two – July 14-20, 2019

• Community Health – from Clinician to Public Health
• Leadership Quest for Excellence
• Rhythms of Justice

Catching a Flight?

With direct flights by major airlines, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is located just 35 minutes from the Furman campus. Southwest Airlines is a major hub, offering daily non-stop flights to Baltimore, Chicago and Houston. Complimentary ground transportation to and from the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport is available for Summer Scholars participants.

Summer Pre-College Programs at Susquehanna University

Spend a week living on a college campus with other high school students who share your passion.

We offer exceptional summer educational institutes, ranked in the top 20 in the nation by Value Colleges and no. 21 by College Consensus. Our programs will allow you to get a taste of college life and challenge, inspire, and prepare you for the future.

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Actor's Institute - July 21–27, 2019

Immerse yourself in artistic collaboration and cutting-edge performance. Take the spotlight for bare-bones monologues and compelling small-cast scenes under the guidance of experienced professional actors and directors. Learn what it takes to keep a theatre company alive and successful. Be authentic, engaged and evocative. More info & registration

Choral Institute - July 7–13, 2019

A unique summer performance experience for high school students that focuses on improving musicianship, vocal technique and choral performance skills. More info & registration

Exploring Legal Careers - June 23–29, 2019

Explore your interest in public law and a legal career! Learn about current issues related to constitutional law and civil liberties. Engage in mock trial simulations with feedback from experienced faculty mentors. Interact with local judges and attorneys. More info & registration

#GoMedia - July 7–13, 2019

Immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of communications during a week-long experience featuring hands-on experiences and networking with leading professionals. More info & registration

i-Engineer: Calling All Future Engineers - July 21–27, 2019

Think analytically and look beyond the obvious while deepening your understanding of astronomy, physics, math and team-building psychology. More info & registration

Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship - choose June 23–29, 2019 or July 7–13, 2019

A team-based approach to the ins and outs of starting and running a company. Hosted by Susquehanna's Sigmund Weis School of Business. More info & registration

Publishing & Editing Institute - June 23–29, 2019

Do you dream of working at a publishing house? Learn what it takes to produce and market a book in this hands-on, team-centered program that features workshops, strategy sessions and guest lectures by professionals in the industry. More info & registration

Stream Ecology Institute - July 7–13, 2019

This weeklong, residential program will have you searching under rocks for crawdads and salamanders and testing stream waters for phosphate, nitrogen and dissolved oxygen. More info & registration

Strings & Keyboard Institute - July 7–13, 2019

Take private lessons with expert faculty, rehearse and be coached in small ensembles, building valuable connections with professional musicians while developing audition repertoire. Study music theory and history and prep for performances during the closing concert. More info & registration

Sustainability 101: Building a Resilient World - July 21–27, 2019

How can we design more resilient communities? You'll explore this and hike in an old growth forest, visit the largest university-owned solar array in the state, get your hands dirty growing food and much more! More info & registration

Wall Street Susquehanna - choose June 23–29, 2019 or July 7–13, 2019

Experience a fast-paced week in the life of a Wall Street analyst during Wall Street Susquehanna. If you have a passion for business and investing, or are considering a career on Wall Street, this is for you! More info & registration

Wind Ensemble Institute - June 23–29, 2019

Chamber music and symphonic wind ensemble performance for high school students talented in woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. More info & registration

Writers Workshop - July 21–27, 2019

Intensive, small-group workshops in fiction, poetry, essay & memoir, performance writing and screenwriting, taught by nationally recognized authors. More info & registration

Summer Business Programs at Fordham University

Summer Business Programs

The Gabelli School of Business offers exciting summer programs for high school students, visiting students from other universities, and Fordham University students:

NYC Business Insider

Ideal for rising high school juniors and seniors

A one-week program designed to immerse rising high school juniors and seniors in the commercial center of New York City. Participating students will benefit from morning class sessions with top faculty from Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, lunch discussions with our undergrads and administrators, followed by afternoon site visits to prominent New York City businesses.  Last year’s program included a trip to PVH (home of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger), a trip to the Madison Square Garden, and a visit to KPMG.

The dates for the NYC Business Insider Program are June 24 to 28.

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the program at nycbusinsider@fordham.edu. Also, feel free to visit the program website.

Exploring Entrepreneurship

An overview of the entrepreneurial process, ideal for rising high school juniors and seniors.

The Exploring Entrepreneurship program will allow high school students to explore entrepreneurship in New York City.  Hosted by the Fordham Foundry, Fordham's hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the program will provide a comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurial process and introduce students to crucial concepts in the world of startups.  Student participants will work in teams to develop a new business idea and pitch it to a panel of university professors; they will also visit a NYC-based startup incubator.

The dates for Exploring Entrepreneurship are July 15 to 19. 

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the Exploring Entrepreneurship program at foundrysummer@fordham.edu. Also, feel free to visit the program website.

Finance Institute: Wall Street in the Classroom

The Gabelli School of Business is once again pleased to offer the Finance Institute program geared toward high school students curious about the possibility of studying finance in their future.

The Finance Institute is geared towards students who envision the possibility of finance in their future, or who simply want to learn more about how to manage their own finances. Student participants will learn about financial markets, stocks and bonds, alternative investments, risk management, ethics, and industry trends; they will also have the opportunity to visit a finance firm in NYC.

The dates for the Finance Institute are July 8-12. 

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the program Finance Institute at financeinstitute@fordham.edu. Also, feel free to visit the program website.

Registration is currently available for all programs.