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Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Robotics Engineering
Overview
A one-week hands-on robotics engineering program for rising high school juniors and seniors featuring practical electronics, mechanical design, microcontroller programming, and Arduino-based project work. Students design and build robotic systems with sensors, actuators, and mobile app control.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,000
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Application requirements
Academic Transcript or Grade Report
Required
Reference
Required only if GPA below 3.0; provide contact for counselor, teacher, supervisor, or coach
Essay
500 words on future college goals and how Pre-College Summer prepares you; include selected course and its influence on your decision
Application Fee
None
Deposit
$500 nonrefundable deposit due within 2 weeks of acceptance
Final Payment
Due by June 15, 2026
Cost & sessions
Commuter Core Day (8 AM–4 PM): $1,000/week; Commuter Extended Day (8 AM–6 PM): $1,250/week; Residential: $2,375/week. Includes course materials and meals. Financial aid available; $250 discount for Free & Reduced Lunch eligible students; $100 alumni discount; Future SBU scholarship $250–$500/year for attendees who enroll as undergraduates.
Financial aid
Need-based financial assistance available for qualifying applicants reviewed during admission. Free & Reduced Lunch Discount: $250 off. Previous SBU Pre-College Program Discount: $100 off. Discounts are stackable. Future Scholarship for SBU undergraduates: NY residents $250/year over 4 years; out-of-state $500/year over 4 years.
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