Summer Sessions are a great way to expand your academics, engage with a U.S. university, and perhaps even receive a university credit! Find out about virtual summer session options for Pre-College and current university students at 6 U.S. universities.
Agenda in Eastern Time:
3:00 - "Introduction to summer options and EducationUSA Academy Connects," Jenika Heim, EducationUSA
3:20 - Georgetown U Summer Programs
3:30 - UC Berkeley Summer Sessions
3:40 - UCLA Summer Sessions
3:50 - Syracuse University Pre-College Programs
4:00 - Temple University
4:10 - University of Wisconsin- Madison
4:20 - End of Program
Jenika Heim
Jenika advises students across Canada on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Georgetown U Summer Programs
Josh Fowler, Director of High School Programs
Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service.
Syracuse University Office of Pre-College Programs
Christopher Cofer, Executive Director of Pre-College Programs
With 13 schools and colleges, 200 customizable majors and 100 minors, and online degrees and certificates, Syracuse University provides limitless educational pathways. New interdisciplinary areas ranging from social justice and artificial intelligence to energy and environment provide hands-on research experiences that broaden perspectives and prepare students for the careers of tomorrow. Syracuse University has five award-winning study abroad centers and international programs in 60 countries to choose from where our students gain global perspectives that last a lifetime.
As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple University is a public university that educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common drive to learn, prepare for their careers and make a real impact. High school students can explore some of the fields of study available at Temple through summer pre-college programs. These programs (online for 2021) are two, four, or six weeks long and some offer the option to earn college credit.
University of California, Berkeley
M. Colette Plum, Deputy Director, Berkeley Study Abroad
UC Berkeley was the first campus initiated by the University of California in 1868 and is consistently ranked as the #1 public university in the world. UC Berkeley is home to the brightest minds from across the globe who come together to challenge the status quo, make history and shape the future. UC Berkeley has produced 31 Nobel prize winners and Berkeley students and alumni have won over 200 Olympic medals. UC Berkeley Summer Sessions is committed to offering high quality, innovative academic courses and experiential education opportunities during the summer.
UCLA Summer Sessions
Howard Lee, Associate Director of External Relations and Recruitment
Jumpstart your summer at UCLA, the top-ranked public university in the United States. UCLA Summer Session offers visiting international students the unique opportunity to take courses and institutes alongside UCLA students. All of our courses and institutes are UCLA credit bearing and recorded on an official UCLA transcript. With students from over 100 countries and all 50 U.S. states, UCLA takes pride in the extraordinary diversity of its campus community. Outside of the classroom, UCLA students have a wealth of opportunities available to them in Los Angeles, a global hub of culture, technology, and entertainment.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Jing Xu, Assistant Director
Since its founding in 1848, UW-Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems. We’ve changed the way the nation takes its vitamins and brought flamingos to Bascom Hill. We’ve inspired satirists and senators alike. We’ve fearlessly sifted and winnowed to find today’s truths. And with the Wisconsin Idea as our guiding principle, we’re not only changing the 936 acres we call home—Badgers are also creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.