One of the great things about being in high school are all the different opportunities available to help you prepare for your future. Many colleges and universities offer pre-college programs over the summer to help high school students gain knowledge, explore career options, and possibly earn college credits. Check out the exciting programs below and make sure to check back to the “Summer Opportunities” page for updates!
Bucknell University
Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE) is a residential, hands-on learning experience giving students a chance to be exposed to college-level work and explore the value of a liberal arts perspective in making challenging decisions to improve today’s world.
Dates: June 23-28, 2024
Who: Rising high school juniors and seniors are welcome to apply
Application can be found here: https://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/plan-visit/camps-conferences-visit-programs/bucknell-academy-summer-experience
Financial Aid is available
Application deadline: March 16, 2024
Cornell University
Cornell University Precollege Studies is currently accepting applications for summer online classes for high school students. Immerse yourself in rigorous online courses taught by top Cornell faculty and earn 3 to 8 credits.
Dates: Courses offered between June 3 – August 6, 2024
Who: Rising high school juniors and seniors are welcome to apply
Application can be found here: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege
Limited financial aid available
DeSales University
Below is information on two different unique and exciting programs offered by DeSales University.
DeSales University Summer Video Institute & Advanced Summer Institute
Dates: June 17-22, 2024 and July 8-13, 2024
Who: Ages 13 and up
Application can be found here: www.desales.edu/svi
Application deadline: June 2024 (see website for more details)
Summer Theatre Institute at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Dates: July 22-August 3, 2024
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors & rising college freshmen
Application can be found here: www.desales.edu/sti
Limited scholarships are available. Scholarship deadline is April 20, 2024
Messiah University
Messiah University offers a number of programs over the summer for high school students. Check out the websites below for more information!
Cyber Camp: June 10-13, 2024 (apply online by May 13th) www.messiah.edu/cybercamp
Exploring Careers in Healthcare: June 10-12, 2024 (apply online by June 2nd) www.messiah.edu/healthcareerscamp
Psychology Camp: June 23-28, 2024 (apply online by June 1st) www.messiah.edu/psychcamp
Young Filmmakers’ Workshop: June 23-28, 2024 (apply online by June 1st) www.messiah.edu/filmmakersworkshop
Young Writers Workshop: June 23-28, 2024 (apply online by June 1st; apply by April 1st for discounted rate) www.messiah.edu/writersworkshop
Young Peacemakers Academy: June 23-28, 2024 (apply online by June 3rd) www.messiah.edu/youngpeacemakers
University of Delaware
University of Delaware is offering “Edge,” a three-week, credit-bearing college experience for accomplished and highly motivated high school students
Dates: July 7-27, 2024
Who: Rising high school juniors and seniors are welcome to apply
Application can be found here: www.udel.edu/edge
Limited financial aid available
Application deadline: May 1, 2024