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Summer 2025 Academic Programs and Opportunities for Students

Updated 5/12/25

Programs are listed in order of RSVP dates!

Villanova University- NROTC Summer Seminar

  • Dates: June 22-26
  • An opportunity for rising high school seniors to experience life at Villanova and get a closer look at our highly regarded NROTC program!
  • This four-day program will provide a better understanding of the balance between college life and NROTC commitment. 
  • Participants will gain valuable insight into the rigorous academic and physical fitness expectations required to obtain an NROTC scholarship, and learn about Villanova admission requirements. 
  • Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025
  • Find application here: https://www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC/ 
  • Please fill out the attached application and submit to [email protected].
 

Summer 2025 Programs at the UMass Mount Ida Campus

Both residential and commuter options are available. All programs are taught by UMass faculty and advanced graduate students, and feature project-based learning. For more program details (including fees and scholarships), please visit our website.  

How to Apply

Applying is easy, and admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis! Please note the Veterinary Technology program only accepts rising 11th & 12th graders. Here's what's required:
  • a brief, 1-page statement of interest
  • an unofficial high school transcript (including current academic year)
  • a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
  • a $45 application fee 

Key Deadlines
Apply early to secure a spot! Deadlines are as follows:

  • Session 1 (Programs starting June 29): May 1st, 2025
  • Session 2 (Programs starting July 13): May 15th, 2025
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FEMALE ASPIRING BUSINESS SCHOLARS (FABS) SUMMER PROGRAM
FABS is a four-day, overnight camp offered by UD’s School of Business Administration that provides young women hands-on learning through team projects, leadership experience, career exploration and mentorship. Campers will build skills essential for success in college and business, connect with peers, and experience life as a UD student. 

This camp is designed for rising juniors and seniors. We invite campers of all identities, backgrounds and experiences to participate. 

Location: University of Dayton campus
Dates: June 22-25, 2025
Cost: 
  • The $300 total cost includes lodging, meals, activity materials, camp T-shirt and water bottle. 
  • A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due upon registration and is included in the total cost. 
  • Financial assistance is available. Families should indicate on the registration form if they would like to be considered for financial assistance, and we will contact them with additional information.
Visit our website to learn more and view the full program schedule. Our FABS registration deadline is May 16. This camp has a limited capacity and will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

SUMMER ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES AT UD (SEE-UD)
SEE-UD camps offered by our School of Engineering provide students with an opportunity to explore the diverse fields of engineering and learn more about engineering at UD through interactive modules and hands-on lab experiences. At our three daylong camps on June 16, 17 and 18, participants will learn about a specific discipline of engineering while striving to solve problems our world faces today. 

Location: University of Dayton campus
Dates: Each day features one or two engineering disciplines. Participants may attend multiple days if interested. On days with two disciplines, the sessions will run at the same time, and students will choose which session to attend.
  • June 16: Choose from Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • June 17: Engineering Technology
  • June 18: Choose from Electrical and Computer Engineering or Civil Engineering
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
Cost: $100 per day (lunch included)
  • Discounts available for students attending multiple days



Washington University in St. Louis

  •   WashU FLI-In Program! -Click here for more information and apply!

    WashU FLI-In is a special small-group opportunity designed to introduce First-generation and Limited-Income students to the college application process and to WashU. 
  • During this three-day program, students will engage in deeper exploration of an academic area of interest (Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, or PreMed) while experiencing campus life and our vibrant community! 
  • Learn about the resources and support available to first-generation and limited-income students.
  • Spend three days (two nights) on our beautiful campus and get a taste of college life.
  • Explore St. Louis and take in some of our favorite sites.
  • Gain expert guidance on sharing their story as part of their college application.
  • Meet current students, accomplished alumni, and faculty leading in their fields. 

Students should choose the program that best suits their academic interest on the application. For each program, they will travel to campus on the first day of the program and stay overnight the first two nights.  

  • Business, June 25-27
  • Engineering, July 9-11
  • PreMed, July 16-18
  • Arts & Sciences, July 23-25 

Application deadline:  May 23, 2025.



Manhattan University- O’Malley School of Business


Stony Brook University’s Pre-College Summer Program (PCS)!

  • PCS is an immersive weeklong learning experience where motivated high school students can:
  • Experience campus life and enjoy independence in a supportive environment
  • Build a network of peers who share their academic interests
  • Develop the confidence and skills needed for a successful transition to college
  • Register by May 30th 
  • Register Here: https://stonybrook.edu/commcms/precollege-summer/ 



The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology 


  • Three virtual research programs for high school students this summer in the following topics: Organizational Leadership, Finance and Investing, and Quantitative Finance. 
  • These programs are designed for ambitious high school students interested in pursuing careers in business and offer a unique opportunity to develop foundational skills for future success in higher education and beyond. 

Finance and Investing 1-Week Intensive Virtual Bootcamp 

  • Duration: July 7 – July 11
  • Format: Virtual, synchronous format, with both lectures and practical exercises. 
  • Tuition: $1,500.00  

Organizational Leadership 5-Week Virtual Summer Research Experience  

  • Duration: July 7 – August 11  
  • Format: Virtual, asynchronous format with weekly learning modules and live weekly office hours with both the professor and the mentors. 
  • Tuition: $1,500.00  

Quantitative Finance 6-Week Virtual Summer Research Experience 

  • Duration: June 30 – August 11
  • Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. – noon EST  
  • Format: Virtual, synchronous format with live interactive sessions and self-paced learning modules.  
  • Tuition: $2,000.00  

For all three of the programs, the application process is as follows: 

  • Application: Please apply here.  
  • Deadline: The application deadline is April 15, 2025. 
  • Notification: All applicants will receive notification of acceptance of their application by May 15, 2025 


Emmanuel College -Weeklong residential summer programs for high school students. 

Programs Offered:

  • For the Future Creative Visionary: Black and White Analog Photography
  • For the Future Investor: Data Analytics, Finance & Technology 101
  • For the Future Medical Student Researcher
  • For the Future Teacher: Early Childhood Educator Academy

All programs are scheduled for July 14 - July 18

Learn more and register here: https://www.emmanuel.edu/about/whats-happening/research-partnerships-initiatives/future?utm_campaign=jrinq&utm_content=summercamp25&utm_medium=email&utm_source=slate&utm_term=fa26 



Harvard Model Congress SF Youth Leadership Summer Camp at Harvard University 


  • Academic Growth: Engage in stimulating lectures and interactive discussions that foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with talented peers, mentors from Harvard Model Congress San Francisco, and other like-minded individuals, forming valuable lifelong connections.
  • Leadership Development: Participate in immersive workshops and team-building activities to enhance leadership, communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
  • A Prestigious Certification: Each participant will receive a certificate of completion from Harvard Model Congress San Francisco, a highly respected credential that will strengthen their college applications.
  • Harvard Classroom: Experience the same classroom environment that hosts some of the brightest minds in academia.
  • Field Trips: Explore Harvard’s historic campus, uncovering iconic landmarks and hidden gems that add to the university’s rich legacy.

Program Dates:

Cohort 1: June 22-29, 2025

Cohort 2: July 6-13, 2025

Cohort 3: July 20-27, 2025

Program Duration: 8 days and 7 nights

Eligibility: Grades 8-12 / School Years 9-13


 Villanova University

June 30 - July 28, 2025

  • This program offers students a unique on-campus experience, and the opportunity to earn four (4) transferable college credits while enhancing their critical thinking skills.
  • This 4-week program is designed to prepare rising high school juniors and seniors, and incoming college freshmen for a collegiate education and student life experience.   

    Three (3) Credit Course Options May Include:  
    • Bioengineering Microorganisms as Novel Technologies          
      (Chemical Engineering)
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity (Computer Science)
    • Programming for All (Computer Science)
    • Public Speaking (Communications)
    • Survey of Communication Studies (Communications)

 

 Pre-College Summer Academy- Click here for additional information and apply!



RISD Pre-College  

Work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work.


The Summer Teen Art Institute connects high school students with RISD’s renowned approach to art and design. This residential program hosted at the HD Shanghai School offers two-, three- and five-week experiences.




Drexel University

  • Drexel offers high school students a range of academic programs during the summer to explore what life in college is all about. Offering residential, day, and virtual options, your students can take advantage of Drexel faculty-led workshops, labs, facilities, and all the city of Philadelphia has to offer
  • Read more about the Summer Institutes at Drexel University, including a complete list of programs, dates, and application instructions 
  •  Summer Institutes at Drexel University,



SUNY Geneseo

The Geneseo Summer Academy: Live and Learn on Campus is a week-long residential experience for rising juniors and rising seniors. 

  • July 6th -12th 
  • Students will live in dorms, eat in dining halls, and participate in hands-on learning led by Geneseo’s expert faculty. Current Geneseo students will serve as mentors, helping students uncover the secrets to success both inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Through five interdisciplinary tracks, students will dive into topics like sustainability, political thought, activism through art, and creative writing. Small class sizes and interactive workshops allow for personalized learning and leadership development. In addition, workshops will help students understand and prepare for the college application process, understand financial aid, and build the confidence to use the various resources on any college campus.



2025 Molloy University Business Boot Camp

RPI Architecture Career Discovery Program 

For High School students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

  • If you have students with an interest in art, science, and technology, we are excited to invite them to register for one of our Architecture Career Discovery Programs.
  • This two-week class is designed to expose you to a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. The core of this course is studio work.

In-person session: July 7-18, 2025 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EDT) 

Register: https://rpi.regfox.com/-architecture-career-discovery-program-2025-in-person 

Online session: July 21-August 1, 2025 (11 a.m. - 6 p.m. EDT)

Register: https://rpi.regfox.com/architecture-career-discovery-program-2025-online 

University of Cambridge's Judge Business School

  • July 20-26, 2025
  • Designed for exceptional high school students aged 15-18
  • This program offers a unique chance for students to unlock their entrepreneurial potential, while gaining insights from Cambridge Judge Business School faculty and industry mentors
  • Over the course of this week-long program, participants will enhance their critical skills in creative problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork, alongside a diverse group of peers 
  • Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, cultural explorations, and exclusive networking opportunities with leaders in the Cambridge ecosystem
  • Learn more : https://www.learnwithleaders.com/camps/cambridgesummercamp/ 
  • Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTx9sUKNh_J8jcMGiyOMmncqv7xGPoEWa3VPG4ka8di1BfIg/viewform 

FORDHAM SUMMER LEADERS ACADEMY & PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

on-campus and virtual summer courses 

  • June 23-27, July 7-17, July 21-July 31, July 21-25, July 28-August 1
    • The Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive college experience for high school students that includes exciting courses in a range of academic disciplines, on-campus residential opportunities, and college preparation.
  • July 1-August 5- Select college-level courses are available to Fordham’s Pre-College scholars and allow students the chance to earn college credits while sharing the classroom with current undergraduates and Fordham faculty.

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Adelphi’s Summer Courses

  • At Adelphi, we’ve reinvented summer to be a vibrant experience offering more than 200 significantly discounted online, hybrid, and in-person classes with access to world-class faculty. 
  • Our online and on-campus options give students the flexibility to study in whatever mode suits their learning styles and summer schedules best.

Learn more using the link below:

 Adelphi’s Summer Sessions. 

Register here:https://class.adelphi.edu/lcc/reg.php 



St. Thomas Aquinas College - STEM Exploration Summer Program 

  • July 27- August 2, 2025
  • Rising Junior and Senior High Schools 
  • Program Benefits- Earn College Credits, Live on Campus, Gain Hands-On Experience
  • Learn more and apply: stac.edu/STEMexplore  

The University of Scranton- Cyber-AI Investigation Camp 

  • July 8-10
  • This is an opportunity for high school students (rising 10th-12th graders) to enjoy an exciting exploration in cybersecurity and cyber investigation experience in the AI age.
  • The Cyber-AI Investigation Camp will focus on increasing student interest in cybercrime investigation by teaching cybersecurity knowledge, safe online behavior, and cyber forensics investigation. 
  • Camp participants will engage in hands-on explorations of the many aspects of cybersecurity including foundations of cybersecurity, cyber law, ethical hacking, AI, and digital forensics investigation techniques.
  • Camp day starts at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. 
  • On the 3rd day of the camp, students will participate in a cybercrime investigation competition. This competition will be held as a team competition in the University’s Cyber-Forensics and Cybersecurity lab.
  • Students can register for our Cyber-AI Investigation Camp here!

 

The Rice University Pre College Program

  • The format is so flexible, they can study anytime, anywhere, at their own pace.
  • Lessons are delivered through dynamic videos and interactive tools, and we offer a wide range of topics for them to discover. 

program flyer- Check out the flyer  which contains essential details about the courses and is available for both printing and digital sharing.

See the link to sign up and for additional information.

https://precollege.rice.edu/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ri_counselorleadsmonthly&utm_content=Apr2025

 

 

 

Georgetown University 

Get the experience of a college before you even apply. With online courses designed to develop your unique talents and dreams, you can explore subjects of interest while learning to think like someone in the field.

Explore the program courses: https://georgetown.precollegeprograms.org/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gu_counselorleadsmonthly&utm_content=Apr2025 

 

 

Northwestern Pre-College Online Program 

Explore the programs being offered: https://precollege.northwestern.edu/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nu_counselorleadsmonthly&utm_content=Apr2025 

 

Harvard Medical School Pre-College HMX Program

  • The format is so flexible, they can study anytime, anywhere, at their own pace. 
  • Lessons are delivered through dynamic videos and interactive tools, and we offer a wide range of topics for them to discover.  


 program flyer -which includes key details about our program.

Apply Here: https://pc.hms.harvard.edu/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hm_counselorleadsmonthly&utm_content=Apr2025 

 

 

University of Notre Dame 

 

 

 

 

LAUNCH

  • Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University, and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH. 
  • We invite you to join LAUNCH partners in a city near you for our counselor-specific events. 
  • Connect with admissions officers and learn more about the academic opportunities and dynamic communities that make our institutions unique as we share our schools' perspectives on admission philosophies. 
  • While each of our institutions is distinct, we are united in our commitment to support counselors and students as they navigate the college admissions process.
  • We are also offering student events throughout the region. Please share these events with your students and families.
  • Register Now! : https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-counselor 

 

 

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