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Summer Programs at Colleges

RISD - Pre-Collegiate Programs
This summer, follow a college-level curriculum in the format that works for you with Pre-Collegiate Programs at Rhode Island School of Design. Applications open November 14, 2023.

Residential Pre-College Summer Program allows you to live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work.

Year Round Online Intensive - Advanced Program Online, the online intensive for change makers, will also open November 14, 2023.  
Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program is open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. This summer program features an updated curriculum that will allow students to explore an academic area of interest, participate in college preparedness workshops, and discover all that Adelphi University has to offer.
 
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Rice University invites you to get a taste of college study this summer.  The online precollege programs help students explore their interests. Through participating in the courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.  The application period for the online precollege summer program is now open.
 
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Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to learn from William & Mary’s world-renowned professors and experts in today’s most sought-after industries. Our online pre-college programs help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.  

The application period for our online pre-college summer program is now open. 

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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 courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.
 
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The University of Rochester 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 how their interests could lead to a college major or even a future career.
 
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Applications open Dec 1, 2023
Students explore their academic passions and discover future career paths at the University of Miami’s Pre-College Summer Programs. There are two types of programs students can enjoy: 
  • Summer Scholars Program This three-week, credit program is open to students completing grades 10 or 11 and graduating in 2025 or 2026.
  • UM Academies The UM Academies provide immersive academic programs open to students who are currently in grade 9, 10, or 11 (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors).
Wheaton Pre-College is built to provide academic excellence while fostering independence, adaptability, and social engagement—all to help students prepare for success in college and life.
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For students curious about what it means to be a journalist, reporting and producing news that informs communities, the Scripps Howard Emerging Journalists Program at Elon University provides the ideal platform to explore their media interests. 
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A pre-college program at Bentley University provides rising high school juniors and seniors with a taste of college academics and offers a chance to experience residential life and build a supportive community. The programs allow students to build essential skills, expand their networks, and enhance their college applications, setting them on a path toward future success. Bentley offers three pre-college programs: Wall Street 101, Analytics Academy and Business of Health Innovation, all taught by Bentley professors. 
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Summer@Brown provides the opportunity to embrace the challenge of college-level academics without the pressure of formal grades and credit, in classes taught by instructors just as interested in your learning as you are, alongside students just as engaged as you.
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Explore the world of science through action-packed, fun, thought-provoking summer camps in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. In the camps, you can DO science— carry out experiments, work with cutting-edge technology, and solve real-life problems. The talented professors and staff will inspire and prepare you for a great future in science! 
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At BASE, the Bucknell Academy Summer Experience, rising high school juniors and seniors spend a week living like a college student. You'll stay in the residence halls, attend classes taught by Bucknell professors and develop problem-solving skills designed to help you make an impact on the world.

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Spend the summer on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus in intensive art, design, architecture, or creative writing courses, informed and inspired by the backdrop of New York City. During this four-week full-time program, students develop conceptual and technical skills; and create portfolio pieces for college admission, while earning elective college credits.

Join high school students from diverse backgrounds and develop your creative passions into potential career paths while building friendships, and enjoying Pratt’s beautiful Brooklyn campus this summer. 

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The Pre-College programs are thoughtfully designed to help students succeed beyond the college application process. With options online and on campus, during the summer or academic year, you can learn the way that works best for you.
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BU’s long-running Summer Term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in University labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning. 
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Build your confidence, gain enthusiasm and feel more prepared for college. Experience college-level coursework taught by Syracuse University faculty and staff in one of the pre-college programs for high school students.
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Experience every amazing aspect of summer life at UMass Amherst and earn college credits, too.

The pre-college courses are known for their immersive academic style taught by dedicated UMass faculty and graduate students. UMass Amherst aims to provide the same atmosphere of engagement and rigor through remote projects and team-based-learning.
Open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Admissions are rolling.

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Champlain College offers a selection of residential pre-college summer programs for motivated high school students looking to get a jump start in a variety of exciting in-demand fields.
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As one of the nation's longest running and most highly regarded pre-college academic programs, it gives motivated students the chance to
  • Get a head start on their college journey while earning 3 to 12 credits
  • Build college study skills during engaging Ivy League classes
  • Prep for college applications with one-on-one admissions counseling
  • Enhance their college applications with an impressive Cornell transcript
  • Have fun connecting with diverse students from around the world
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High school students are seeking meaning, their place in the world, and how to make an impact.

Ever to Excel invites these students to spend a week at Boston College, a premier Jesuit, Catholic university, with a new community of friends from all around the world who are asking these same questions.

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Georgetown University now offers pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 and older. Each features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. This flexibility allows you to take multiple courses and discover a variety of academic areas of interest
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NC State believes it is never too early for students to start shaping their paths to success. They offer a variety of pre-college programs that provide a taste of college life, allow students to explore their academic interests and gain valuable skills while experiencing NC State's vibrant campus atmosphere in Raleigh, NC. 
Programs ranging from athletics to college readiness are available, depending on student interests. Dates, deadlines and location vary according to individual programs. 
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The Summer Writing Institute at Rhodes College takes place annually for two weeks during June and is a residential academic program committed to developing the critical thinking and writing skills of high school students.
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Our summer programs offer highly motivated students the opportunity to experience WashU in the classroom and beyond.
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UW Youth & Teen Programs offers an array of courses where you can explore a new interest or dive deep into a subject you’re passionate about. During the summer quarter, students have the option of enrolling in remote or in-person courses — or both! Summer classes run for a half day over two weeks.

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In this program students will learn how to apply economic knowledge to affect social change. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with Bryant University faculty during an immersive, five day, in-person experience. By the end of the program, students will have learned both basic and advanced economic concepts and have the ability to analyze current policy issues.

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Applications for Virginia Tech's 8th annual Black College Institute (BCI) are now live! Virginia Tech invites high-achieving and intellectually curious rising high school juniors and seniors to apply and participate in this summer academic leadership program!
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Led by current West Point cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet.  At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training.   

SLE gives you a taste of the character, determination, commitment to excellence, and leadership skills required to become a cadet at West Point.   

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Summer Stem is a week-long camp for rising 9th-11th graders that is predominantly focused on teaching a STEM curriculum to students while also introducing them to USNA. 
 
Naval Academy Summer Seminars is a week long camp for rising 12th graders that is designed to introduce students to life at USNA, focusing on leadership, academics and physical exercise. This is a great way for students to see if USNA is the right school for them and get a head start on their application to USNA.
 
Applications for both programs close on April 15th, 2024. 
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If you are interested in competing for a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship, this program might be the right place for you. Participants will leave with a better appreciation for Villanova academic programs and campus life, as well as information about other colleges and universities that have NROTC programs on their campuses. 
 
Seminar Details HERE
Application HERE
Landmark College offers summer programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences, including high school students, graduating high school seniors, and students enrolled at colleges around the country.


All of the programs are designed to enable students to identify their learning strengths and differences. Students learn specific strategies to be successful in formal academic settings and grow personally and academically in an intentional and supportive academic community.

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Notre Dame’s Pre-College Online Program is rich with valuable insights and interactive tools from subject-matter experts who work at the center of their respective fields. All courses are 100% online, enabling you to study at your own pace. Even better, you’ll be guided by mentors, and earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Notre Dame.
 
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