Join us for an academically rigorous, socially packed 4-week summer experience. Whether you are interested in discovering some common and unusual aspects of the brain in everyday life and under abnormal circumstances or developing a character from a short story to put into a college portfolio, USC Summer Programs allows you to take intellectual risks, hone your skills, discover your passions, and kick start your college experience! 

Choose from over 20 courses in multiple disciplines –– from business and engineering to acting and creative writing, there's a wide range of courses and subjects for you to explore.

Cost: $10,020 (Residential Program) | $7,160 (Commuter Program)

Application Deadline: May 5, 2023, 4pm

RISD Pre-College offers rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to experience life as a RISD undergrad. For five weeks you’ll follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, critiques and projects. You’ll work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students from around the world who will challenge, inspire and encourage you to push your limits and produce your best work. You’ll live like a RISD student, access renowned resources and instructors, strengthen your portfolio and forever change the way you approach art and design.

Cost: $10,700

Application Deadline: February 1st, 2023 5pm EST

Application Fee: $60

*Scholarships available

Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs mirrors the undergraduate experience, giving rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore their interests and passions while receiving instruction from acclaimed Carnegie Mellon faculty and staff. We provide a holistic and robust student experience that includes academic and personal development both inside and outside of the classroom in order to prepare students for the future.

Cost: $4,872 - $12,454

Application Deadline: Early Decision - February 1st | Regular Decision - March 15th