Santa Clara University:
​Summer Engineering Seminar (SES),Santa Clara, CA,
When: Session 1: July 10-14, 2016
Session 2: July 17-21, 2016
Session 3: July 24-28, 2016
Cost: Free (highly competitive)
The School of Engineering at Santa Clara University is pleased to announce its 27th annual Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) program. This special summer experience is for current high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in exploring the field of engineering. The program is designed to acquaint participants with the engineering profession, the academic expectations of college, and the nature of life at a university. Application deadline is Friday, March 4th.
https://www.scu.edu/engineering/beyond-the-classroom/outreach/summer-engineering-seminar-ses/
Babson College:
Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience, Wellesley, MA,
When: July 6- August 8
Cost: $7,900
Babson’s Summer Study provides a living/learning laboratory for students to focus on applying and advancing their knowledge in business and entrepreneurship. Students will work in a team to develop a new venture idea and gain experience applying entrepreneurship as a problem-solving tool for creating social and economic value. Students will work together to discover how to develop and grow new ventures and have the opportunity to build their network in meeting with business leaders and industry experts, all while exploring the city of Boston. www.babson.edu/summerstudy​
York University – Faculty of Science:
​Helix Summer Science Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
When: Unknown Dates – Check website for updates.
Cost: TBA
The Helix Summer Science Institute is an enrichment program designed for academically strong Grade 9 to 12 students excited by science and mathematics. We offer a variety of intense and rigorous week-long, non-credit courses. Students study advanced topics in science and applied math via lectures, hands-on workshops, experiments, demonstrations, and field trips. Each course is developed and delivered by graduate students and university faculty members. Additionally, an optional residence program is available. For more detailed information, please visit our website helix.science.yorku.ca
​Xavier University:
​Jump Start at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
When: July 10-23
Cost: $2,350
The Jump Start program is for secondary school sophomores and juniors who want to take a college course in Criminalistics or Pre-Medicine during the summer. Jump Start students live in Xavier’s residence halls, eat in our award-winning cafeteria and have full access to the campus facilities. Off-campus trips to explore Cincinnati are also part of the program, as well as college-readiness activities such as campus visit and essay writing workshops. For more information visit www.xavier.edu/jumpstart
Ringling College of Art and Design:
​PreCollege Perspective, Sarasota, Florida
When: June 26-July 23
Cost: $5,870
Thinking About Going to Art and Design School?
PreCollege is for high school students looking for the opportunity to study the arts while earning college credit. Live together, learn together, and experience a summer of discovery. PreCollege offers in-depth studio instruction in fundamental courses and major-specific immersions that are balanced with fun social activities. Leave with an understanding of college-level work, a stronger portfolio for college admission, and lasting friendships with others who share your passion for the arts. www.ringling.edu/precollege
California Baptist University:
Summer English Institute, Near Los Angeles, California
When: July 8 – August 5
Cost: $7,200
California Baptist University near Los Angeles, California is excited to host WAnet’s Summer English Institute (SEI) for students ages 11-18. SEI consists of 3 weeks of intense, engaging English practice in classes followed by one unforgettable 6-day travel week in California, visiting famous cities, cultural icons, and top universities (USC, UC-Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA). For more information and to apply, visit www.WAnetUSA.org.
Summer Institute for the Gifted:
When: Varies
Cost: $3495 - $5495 (Varies based on program and university)
Students experience the energy and excitement of campus life on these prestigious colleges while strengthening current passions and skills, exploring new interest areas, and interacting with other kids who love learning. More info: http://www.giftedstudy.org/
Barnard College:
​Barnard Pre-College, New York, NY
When: Various dates & Programs in June & July
Cost: 4 week session - $7,200
Live and Learn at Barnard College and experience a summer in New York City. Our summer programs are open to rising high school junior and senior girls.Courses in 25+ subject areas ranging from Entrepreneurship to Dance, will allow you the opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussion and city exploration. Enjoy field trips and excursions to every corner of New York City, as well as Admissions and Career Development workshops on campus. www.barnard.edu/summer
Trinity University:
​A Trinity Summer, San Antonio, TX
When: June 12 – July 1
Cost: $2,400
Experience three weeks in the life of a Trinity student! Students practice college-level reading, writing, and speaking in a challenging environment. Guided by distinguished Trinity faculty, students engage in a variety of classroom exercises designed to develop and hone essential learning skills such as logical reasoning, critical analysis, and persuasive oral and written communication. ATS students have the additional advantage of challenging their intellect in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities! Website for more information: HERE
Wheaton College:
​Discover@Wheaton Summer College for High School Students, Norton, MA
When: July 5 – July 30
Cost: $5,075
Discover@Wheaton is a four week pre-college experience for rising junior and senior high school students. Participants will take one of four courses in Neuroscience, Psychology, Business, and Music, and will have a full schedule of academic and social activities that utilize both the close-knit community and fantastic location between Providence and Boston. Discover@Wheaton encompasses a challenging college credit earning academic environment, while also being student-centered and personal, providing participants with a taste of an elite private liberal arts college experience. www.wheatoncollege.edu/summer-college
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University of Waterloo:
​IDEAS Summer Experience, Waterloo, ON, Canada
When: TBA
Cost: TBA – last year a 2 week program cost $4,200
Can high school students change the world in 2 weeks? It is no secret that society is faced with big problems – both global and local. But these big problems have not met the big ideas of your students! The IDEAS Summer Experience is designed for enthusiastic, creative, and academically driven international students to take part in academic and social activities, live in a university residence, and gain experience to help them prepare for their post-secondary education. https://uwaterloo.ca/ideas-summer-experience/
Skidmore College:
Pre-College Program in Liberal and Studio Arts, Saratoga Springs, NY
When: July 3 – August 6
Cost: Variable – up to $6,000
The Skidmore College Pre-College Program in Liberal and Studio Arts provides rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to earn college credits, experience campus life, and prepare for their future lives as college students. Designed for mature, motivated, and high-achieving students, the 5-week program offers them the opportunity to take college courses with distinguished Skidmore faculty in either the liberal arts, studio art, or both. Try college on before taking college on! www.skidmore.edu/precollege
Valparaiso University:
​Summer Global Leadership Institute, Valparaiso, IN
When: July 13 – July 27
Cost: $3,000
By participating in Valparaiso University’s Summer Global Leadership Institute (SGLI), students can learn the skills necessary to be global leaders. Our short-term program will introduce students to the college life by immersion into the American higher educational system and the overall university culture. University faculty will provide activities that revolve around the leadership and team building, while providing crucial knowledge about various academic topics. The classroom and the campus activities will be complemented by field trips that enhance the overall experience. Valparaiso University also offers intensive ESL courses to prepare students for university level English skills. www.valpo.edu/global​
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI):
​Frontiers,Worcester, MA
When: July 10-22 or July 24 – August 5
Cost: $2,795 or $4,695 for both sections
WPI’s Frontiers program is for soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors who are interested in science, technology, engineering, math, and robotics fields. Students learn current laboratory techniques and explore unsolved problems across a wide spectrum of STEM disciplines. Rounding out the academic experience are humanities and arts workshops in areas such as writing, art, music, theatre, etc. Learn from outstanding professors utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and enjoy added activities such as evening workshops, field trips, movies, live performances and tournaments. www.wpi.edu/+frontiers
Davidson College:
​July Experience at Davidson College,Davidson, NC
When: July 3 – 23
Cost: $4,000
July Experience is a powerful pre-college summer academic program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are highly motivated, academically oriented and self-disciplined. It takes place on the campus of Davidson College, one of the nation's very best liberal arts colleges and in the residential town of Davidson, NC. As a July Experience student, you will take two liberal arts courses taught by full-time Davidson faculty, live in our residence halls with students from across the country and around the world, and participate in sessions about the college admission process. http://www.davidson.edu/offices/july-experience​
Harvard: Secondary School Program & Pre-College Program, Cambridge, MA
When: June 18 – August 6
Cost: $11,500
Secondary School Program: A seven-week summer program for domestic and international students who graduate in 2016, 2017, or 2018. Over 200 college courses to choose from, taken for Harvard credit. Students have the opportunity to learn from Harvard and visiting faculty, attending class alongside college and adult students. A combination of independence and student community, with the autonomy to structure your days around coursework, workshops and social activities, and athletics. More information: http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/secondary-school-program
The Pre-College Program offers:
When: 3 sessions available, dates vary
Cost: $4200
Three two-week sessions for domestic and international students who graduate in 2017 or 2018. An immersive noncredit course of your choice. Students have the opportunity to engage and debate with fellow pre-college students in a collegial classroom setting. Structured days, with morning class meetings with planned afternoon activities. On-campus housing with residential staff. More information at: http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/pre-college-program
University of Pennsylvania: Summer Academies, Philadelphia, PA
When: July 5 – July 25 (Summer High School Program)
June 28 – August 6 (Pre-College Program)
Cost: $7,699 + $500 lab fee if applicable (Summer H.S. Program)
$10,899 - $14,599 (Pre-College Program depending on credit hours)
Penn Summer Academies are academically rigorous, subject intensive programs which fuse traditional classroom instruction with experiential learning opportunities. Academies meet Monday through Friday, roughly 9am to 4pm, and include morning lectures and discussion groups complemented by guided laboratory research or relevant field trips. All programs are overseen and taught by Penn faculty or staff, ensuring students are met with a challenging Ivy League curriculum. Programs conclude with a capstone project designed to hone skills learned throughout the academy. http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/highschool
Lehigh University:
​Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship (PSGE), Bethlehem, PA
When: July 3 – July 30
Cost: $3,900
PSGE is a four-week residential entrepreneurial program that brings American high school students together with international students from more than 58 different countries. The purpose of the program is to expose the selected students ages 15-18 to the topics of entrepreneurship, globalization, project management and leadership. Collaboration is required during the student projects where participants are partnered with both profit and non-profit Lehigh Valley companies such as Just Born, Inc., Martin Guitar, Habitat for Humanity and YMCA.
http://www.iacocca-lehigh.org/Iacocca/psge/
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Bucknell University: Engineering Camp, Lewisburg, PA
When: June 26 – July 1
Cost: $1000
The College of Engineering at Bucknell University invites you to Engineering Camp 2015. This program is an academically challenging, hands-on introduction to various engineering disciplines, topics in technology, and how basic scientific phenomena are applied in engineering design. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, and a variety of other interesting and fun academic activities. This summer program is designed to prepare you for the college experience, with seminars by university professors, and the opportunity to meet other students with similar interests. More Info
Brown University: Pre-College Programs, Providence, RI
When: Multiple sessions 1-7 weeks in length
Cost: $2,541 - $11,180
Talented students from around the world choose Brown University Pre-College Programs to experience college, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world. Throughout the summer Brown offers multiple sessions 1-7 weeks in length, and more than 300 courses to choose from – on campus, online, and abroad, including an Intensive English Language Program which is a 3 week program and costs $5,933. www.brown.edu/summer
Boston University:
Summer Term High School Programs, Boston, MA
When: Programs are offered in June, July, and August
Cost: Varies based on program
Preview the college experience at a top-ranked university in one of the most exciting U.S. cities. Boston University Summer Term offers four pre-college summer programs that introduce you to college life and academics. You can enroll in BU undergraduate classes for college credit or explore your academic interests in one of three stimulating non-credit programs. During our programs, you will make friends with students from around the U.S. and the world through fun social activities on campus and in Boston. http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/​
University of Notre Dame:
​Engineering, Architecture, All in One Programs, Notre Dame, Indiana
When: July 16 – July 30 (International Leadership)
July 16 – July 30 (International Summer Physics Institute)
Cost: $4000
Notre Dame International (NDI) offers American Summer Programs for international high school and university students. The programs provide a hands-on and intensive academic, cultural, and leadership experience at Notre Dame. Students in these programs work directly with Notre Dame faculty in classrooms and laboratories, and on academic and cultural excursions outside of the classroom. Programs vary in length from 2 to 8 weeks and take place during the summer months (May through August) which offer the best opportunity to experience life on the Notre Dame’s beautiful campus. Website for more information: http://international.nd.edu/american-summer-programs/
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​University of Vermont: Summer Academy
When: July 10 – July 22 (on campus) July 23 – August 5 (online)
Cost: $3974
UVM Summer Academy is an outstanding academically challenging program for high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and features world-class faculty and a vibrant campus community. Successful students receive 3 UVM college credits, a greater understanding of what college life is like first-hand and a head start on their college career. For students interested in a non-credit experience learn more about our UVM Engineering Institute. Also has a study abroad program in Costa Rica. Visit: http://www.uvm.edu/~summer/precollege/summer-academy/
Drexel University: Summer Institutes, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: Varies
Cost: Varies
Drexel's summer academic programs are open to highly motivated high school students who wish to explore what a university-level program is all about. Workshops are led by Drexel faculty and utilize Drexel's labs, facilities, and the city of Philadelphia's many resources. http://drexel.edu/undergrad/summer
The University of Wisconsin, Madison: American Culture and English Program, Madison, WI
When: July 10 – July 30
Cost: $3995
American Culture and English is a three-week residential program for international high school students who want exceptional instruction in the classroom and an engaging experience outside of class. You can improve your English at one of the world’s best public universities while meeting new friends in a warm and welcoming city. https://landing.continuingstudies.wisc.edu/ace/
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The University of Mississippi: Summer College for High School Students,
When: May 30 – June 30 or July 3 – August 3
Cost: $3050 (plus additional charges for optional weekend excursions)
Summer College for High School Students offers academically gifted high school students the opportunity to…
• Study 2 academic intensive English courses for college credit.
• Get a real glimpse at what life on a US college campus is like.
• Discover what professors expect of students at the college level.
• Explore the academic possibilities for future studies.
• Learn to manage free time and study hours.
• Build leadership and team skills.
• Make new friends and contacts from around the world.
More information: http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/schs/international_students.html
United Kingdom
St George's, University of London:
​International Summer School 2016, London, UK
When: July 18-29
Cost: 2,000 Pounds
The international summer school at St George's University of London offers an exclusive summer school for international students who are considering an undergraduate programme of study in Medical, Biomedical or Health Sciences in the UK. The programme includes a taste of what it would be like to study these subjects and life in a London hospital and medical school. Participants will have the opportunity to find out more about the entry requirements for Medicine and experience the medical selection Multi Mini Interviews (MMIs). Also included in the programme are a serious of education and social activities in one of the world's finest cities. More Info
Oxford Royale Academy:
​Oxford Summer School 2016
When: Varies
Cost: Varies
Welcome to ORA, the award-winning Oxford Summer School! A recipient of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and accredited by the British Accreditation Council and by the British Council for the teaching of English, every year ORA welcomes students from 95+ nations to our world-class summer enrichment programs. An ORA summer offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, make friends and get ahead in life. The exciting coach excursions, exceptional teachers (more than 70% of whom are Oxbridge-educated) and access to exclusive study centres including Oxford University colleges have made it one of the most sought-after teen summer camps in the world. Spaces are filling up fast – browse our 2016 summer courses and secure your place today! https://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/summer
Imperial College: South Kensington Campus, London, UK
When: June 27 – July 9
Cost: 3750 pounds – roughly $5375
The Imperial College Summer School is designed to be very hands-on and as close to the real experience of being an Imperial student as we can make it. Participants will be able to develop their subject knowledge in one of three streams; Engineering, Medicine and Life Sciences or Physical Sciences. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/global-summer-school/
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong University: HKU Summer Institute 2016
When: Varies
Cost: Varies
HKU Summer Institute offers a wide range of programmes from different faculties, providing quality learning and rare chances to study abroad for students. The programmes are open to all undergraduates and secondary students and are best suited for students who are looking to expand their academic and cultural horizons during summer in one of the most vibrant cities in Asia. More information: http://www.aal.hku.hk/summerinstitute/summer-study-in-hku/
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