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Syracuse UniversitySelectiveCredit

Syracuse University Pre-College Programs

Syracuse University offers multiple pre-college pathways including residential and online Summer College programs, commuter options in NYC and LA, and an accelerated online semester for high school students seeking college credit and noncredit coursework.

Jun–Jul · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Architecture, Business, Pre-Med, Communications, STEM, Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Arts, Sports Management, Humanities
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500
Websitehttps://precollege.syr.edu/
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University of PennsylvaniaSelectiveCredit

Penn Arts & Sciences: Pre-College Program

A credit-bearing summer program offering undergraduate courses taught by Penn faculty across wide academic disciplines. Students may choose between residential on-campus study or fully online instruction.

May–Jul · 8 wk sessionsResidential / OnlinePhiladelphia, PA$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsCommunications, STEM, Humanities
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,950
Websitehttps://hs.sas.upenn.edu/summer-programs/pre-college-program
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Ithaca CollegeSelectiveCredit

Ithaca Summer College for High School Students

A residential three-week summer program where high school students take one undergraduate course in Communications, Environmental Sciences, Health, or Natural Sciences for three college credits on Ithaca College's campus.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialIthaca, NY$3,000–$6,999Rolling; opens in January
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsCommunications, Environmental Sciences, Health, Natural Sciences
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,900
Websitehttps://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege
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Jewish Student Union (JSU)Selective

NCSY Summer: Next Step Israel Internships

A summer internship program in Israel for motivated teens interested in career exploration and engagement with Jewish heritage. Participants work daytime internships in fields including engineering, biomedical research, investment banking, high-tech, communications, and nonprofits, with evening and weekend community activities, tours, and exploration.

Jun–JulResidentialIsrael$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, STEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsEngineering, Biomedical Research, Investment Banking, High-Tech Industry, Communications, Management, Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations, Marine Life & Zoology
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000
Websitehttps://nextstepisrael.com/
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Susquehanna UniversitySelective

Susquehanna University: Summer Pre-College Programs

Week-long residential summer camps for high school students across 13 programs including theatre, music, entrepreneurship, health careers, engineering, creative writing, and ecology. Faculty-led with hands-on, project-based learning and college mentorship.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$3,000–$6,999Registration opening in November
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship
SubjectsTheatre, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music Production, Business Entrepreneurship, Health Careers, Communications, Engineering, Creative Writing, Photography, Publishing, Stream Ecology, Scientific Exploration, Editing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $8,000
Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/
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Boston UniversitySelective

Boston University: Summer Challenge Program

A 2-week summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students choose two seminars from an extensive list and participate in college life immersion with daily social activities, lectures, discussions, and field trips.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBoston, MA186 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsBusiness, Journalism, Law, Literature, Politics and Diplomacy, Communications, STEM, Writing, Arts
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/summer-challenge/
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Boston UniversitySelectiveCredit

Boston University: High School Honors Program

A 6-week residential and commuter program for high school juniors and seniors offering two undergraduate courses from 80+ offerings, with the opportunity to earn up to 8 college credits while studying alongside BU undergraduates and students from other colleges.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBoston, MA200 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsAstronomy, Literature, Politics and Diplomacy, Communications, STEM, Writing, History, Arts
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/high-school-honors/
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Saint Louis UniversityCredit

Saint Louis University: Summer at Saint Louis

What kind of summer do you want your family to have? Whatever your answer is, you'll find it at Saint Louis University. SLU offers camps and academies for Pre-K through high school students. From diving into creative arts to immersive experiences in our STEM programs, there is bound to be something that sparks your family's interest and leads to their best summer yet.

May–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialSaint Louis, MO<$500
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsEconomics, Communications, STEM
Cost<$500 · $250
Websitehttps://www.slu.edu/summer-and-extended-studies/summer-camps/index.php
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Temple University

Temple University Pre-College Workshop

A non-credit two-week summer workshop program where high school students explore 25+ academic topics including engineering, visual arts, psychology, business, and more through small-group project-based learning and classroom presentations.

Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$500–$1,499172 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsEngineering, Visual Arts, Psychology, Education and Human Development, Business, Humanities, Science & Technology, Pre-Law, Performing & Media Arts, Communications, Sports Management, Health & Medicine, College Readiness
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,000
Websitehttps://admissions.temple.edu/summer/pre-college/find-your-program/interdisciplinary-programs/pre-college-workshops
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Hawaii Pacific UniversityCredit

Hawaii Pacific University: Summer Courses

Hawaii Pacific University offers summer courses for high school students with flexible online and on-campus options in Honolulu. Sessions range from 8 to 16 weeks, with college credit that is transferable to high schools, other colleges, and military bases.

May–Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineHonolulu, HI$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsEconomics, Communications, STEM
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,230
Websitehttps://www.hpu.edu/summer-courses/index.html
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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Middle School Enrichment on the Campus of UCSD

This summer, San Diego becomes your classroom as you experience life on the beautiful UCSD campus.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialSan Diego, CA$500–$1,499
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th
SubjectsCommunications, Psychology, Sports Management
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,299
Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/learn/pre-college-enrichment/middle-school-san-diego-ucsd-14-days/
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Penn State University, Bellisario College of Communications

Penn State Social Media & Content Creator Summer Camp

A fully immersive, on-campus residential summer camp for high school students ages 14–18 focused on social media strategy, content creation, photo and video production, and professional digital communication. Campers work in state-of-the-art facilities with faculty instructors who are active digital creators.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999171 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration
SubjectsSocial Media & Content Creation, Photo and Video Production, Communications, Digital Media
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps
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Penn State University

Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps

Immersive residential summer camps for high school students (ages 14–18) exploring communications and media through five specialized tracks: broadcast journalism, film production, podcasting, social media content creation, and visual storytelling. Students work with Bellisario College faculty and industry professionals using state-of-the-art facilities.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999202 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsBroadcast Journalism, Film Production, Podcasting, Social Media and Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Communications
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps
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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Social Media Workshop

An intensive one-week residential or commuter workshop for rising high school juniors and seniors focused on social media strategy, content creation, and professional communication. Students produce and publish vertical videos, conduct on-camera interviews, and develop personal brand strategies under the guidance of experienced broadcast journalists.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialStony Brook, NY$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsDigital Media, Journalism, Social Media Strategy, Video Production, Communications
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000
Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/precollege-summer/courses/social-media-workshop.php
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University of Maryland Extended StudiesCredit

University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | College of Journalism

A three-week summer program for high school students offering university-level coursework with 3 college credits. Students select one course from available offerings and can attend on-campus at College Park or fully online.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCollege Park, MD$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsCollege Experience, Journalism, Communications
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://tys.umd.edu
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NYU School of Professional Studies

NYU Summer Programs: Creative Writing

This summer, immerse yourself in the craft of creative writing with fellow young authors in a pre-college environment. Learn from an industry expert as you transform your ideas and stories into compelling writing. Develop the techniques that are fundamental to all types of fiction writing and refine your skills in story structure, character development, description, and dialogue.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration
SubjectsCollege Experience, Literature, Communications, Writing, Career Exploration, Humanities
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579
Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html
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Paris College of ArtCredit

Paris College of Art: Summer Art Programs

The Paris College of Art Summer Program offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in the historically and artistically rich city of Paris. Areas of study include Liberal Studies, Art History, Fashion, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Photography, Film, Interdisciplinary, and Art Education. Courses are two-weeks long with three sessions offered.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineParis, France$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades11th, 12th, PG, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCommunications, Fashion, Arts
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,837
Websitehttps://www.paris.edu/programs/summer-2025/
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UMass-Amherst: Summer ProgramsCredit

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: Social Media and Society

Explore how society shapes your world through the lens of social media in this engaging introductory Sociology course. Examine race, gender, class, and identity; discuss classical and contemporary theories; and develop your “sociological imagination.” Through interactive lectures, discussions, and a final reflection project, you’ll gain new tools to critically understand digital spaces and everyday life.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAmherst, MA$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsCollege Experience, Communications, Psychology, Health & Well Being, Study Skills, Research
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,262
Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/residential/social-media-society
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George Washington University

George Washington University: Pre-College Summer Communication and Arts Program

Intensive summer courses in communications, arts, and related subjects for high school students, offered in residential and commuter formats with on-campus field exploration and cultural institution visits.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWashington, DC$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCommunications, Writing, Arts, Photojournalism, English
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,350
Websitehttps://summer.gwu.edu/communications-arts
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Adelphi UniversityCredit

Adelphi University Summer Pre-College Programs

Two-track summer program offering 3-week credit-bearing courses (earning 3 transferable Adelphi credits) and 1-week non-credit immersive academies for high school students, both residential and commuter options available on Adelphi's Garden City campus.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterGarden City, NY$3,000–$6,999214 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsArt Foundations, Coding & AI, Communications, Nursing, Music Production, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Psychology, Engineering, Writing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,540
Websitehttps://www.adelphi.edu/high-school-students/pre-college/
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Adelphi UniversityCredit

Adelphi University Summer Pre-College Programs in STEM and Healthcare

A three-week summer program offering college-credit courses across STEM, healthcare, arts, and humanities disciplines for high school students.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterGarden City, NY$3,000–$6,999215 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCoding and AI, Quantum Engineering, Microbiology, Nutrition, Human Disease, Pre-Med, Nursing, Art Foundations, Portfolio Development, Music Production, Sound Mixing, Communications, Critical Thinking, Pre-Law, Psychology, Writing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,120
Websitehttps://www.adelphi.edu/high-school-students/summer-pre-college-program/programs/
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Brown University

Brown Pre-College Programs: Summer@Brown Online

An online summer program offering 35+ courses across STEM, humanities, and social sciences for high school students (grades 9–12). Students choose from asynchronous or blended formats with flexible session lengths from 2 to 6 weeks.

Jun · 2–6 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsBiological and Natural Sciences, Business, Economics, Legal Studies, Engineering and Technology, Literature, Writing, Communications, Medical and Health Studies, Physical Sciences, Math, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Psychology, Social Sciences
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,218
Websitehttps://precollege.brown.edu/programs/summerbrown-online
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Columbia College ChicagoCredit

Columbia College Chicago: Summer at Columbia

A four-week intensive summer program for high school students ages 15–18 offering freshman-level college courses in arts, media, and communications taught by Columbia College Chicago faculty. College credit is available and counts toward a Columbia degree for enrolling students.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL$3,000–$6,999Registration closed
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArts, Media, Communications, Filmmaking, Design
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,698
Websitehttps://learn.colum.edu/
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George Washington University: Summer & Non-Degree Programs

George Washington University: Communication and Arts College Intensive

Pre-College communications and arts courses come in a variety of topics, ranging from photojournalism to public policy. The most beautiful things in life must be captured and shared. If you have a zest for creativity or have an interest in communications and arts, you belong with us! Find out more!

May–Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineWashington, DC$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsCommunications, Arts
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,350
Websitehttps://summer.gwu.edu/communications-arts
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