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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE Syracuse, NY For over 50 years, Syracuse University Summer College has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential careers and college majors through its renowned pre-college programs. Students can pursue their artistic, intellectual, and professional passions while living the life of a college student on the Syracuse University campus in scenic upstate New York. Credit and noncredit pre-college programs are offered in ten of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges. Areas of study reflect the richness and diversity of the majors and minors at the University. Programs are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks long and led by Syracuse University faculty and instructors. A significant part of the Summer College experience is the opportunity to live in a residence hall with high school students from around the world. It’s a safe environment where friendships are formed and worldviews are broadened. The live-in residential staff is trained to create an atmosphere that encourages Summer College students to adjust quickly and comfortably to the college environment. The staff includes at least one Residence Director and up to three Assistant Residence Directors who are full-time residence life professionals. These individuals usually hold, or are working toward, advanced degrees in the field of student affairs. Field trips and activities on campus give students the opportunity to relax, have fun, and make new friends. Summer College students have access to Syracuse University recreational facilities, including sports fields and courts, gyms with workout equipment, game rooms, a pool, and an ice skating rink. While the primary focus of Summer College is educational, the residence hall staff organizes a range of social events and activities so students with widely varying interests can find opportunities to take a break and socialize. Room and board are included in the overnight summer program costs. Summer College students eat in a university dining hall as part of their meal plan. Marshall Street, which is home to coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants, is also a popular destination to grab a bite with friends. Students can walk or rent a bicycle to get around campus. Syracuse University Summer College 2019 session dates are June 29 to August 9. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and programs fill quickly, so students are encouraged to apply soon. For more information and updates, visit summercollege.syr.edu
UCONN PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER Storrs, CT A Premier Summer Program for Rising
High School Juniors and Seniors 2019 Pre-College Summer Dates: • Session 1: July 7 – 13 • Session 2: July 14 – 20 • Session 3: July 21 – 27 • Session 4: July 28 – August 3
UConn Pre-College Summer provides rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to live and learn at a nationally ranked public university campus through four challenging and intensive one-week sessions. At Pre-College Summer, part of our mission is to provide an exploratory experience in which students gain an understanding of the college classroom. Students work with and learn from University faculty while exploring the nuances of college life. Interacting with peers in the residence halls and faculty in the classroom provide students the opportunity to create individual successes. We consider a student successful in Pre-College Summer if they use the opportunity to learn more about their future aspirations, find that the course they enrolled in is a good (or bad) fit to pursue as a potential college major, or feel better prepared for learning and growing in a college or university setting. Through supportive and caring faculty members, our students are able to feel a sense of pride and accomplishment while attending Pre-College Summer. This relates to students’ readiness to learn in a college setting and the ability to see how their passions may transform into a college major. Dr. Kimberly Bergendahl, Assistant Professor in Residence from the Political Science Department and Pre-College Summer faculty of the Pre-Law course, has hadwonderful experiences with Pre-College Summer students, both during and after their time at UConn Pre-College Summer. Dr. Bergendahl has connected with students during their time in the program, and is currently working with a former PCS student, now a UConn honors student, studying political science and performing undergraduate research. This continued collaboration is an example of how our faculty members can foster incredibly transformative learning experiences through the Pre-College Summer Program that help students build connections and guide them toward a path to success. Interested in joining us? Apply now! The admissions committee reviews completed applications and admits students to UConn Pre-College Summer on a rolling basis. Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence and readiness to study and live independently in a college setting. For additional program information, visit pcs.uconn.edu, contact us by email at pcs@uconn.edu or call us at 860-486-0149. We have a summer in Storrs for you!
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