Jefferson helps high school students explore career interests and expand their knowledge in science, healthcare, and design through the following academic outreach programs (details below):
Dive into the vital and expanding field of biomedical science with SummerScience@Jefferson, where rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors can build proficiency in real-life research practices.
Dates: Monday, June 24, 2024 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024 (4th and 5th of July off)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (online (synchronous) via Canvas LMS and Zoom)
Cost: $650 / Financial Assistance available
Location: Online
Registration is now open. The deadline for the 2024 summer program is May 31, 2024.
Participation is limited to 30 students.
Explore the field of nursing with Jefferson’s Summer Training and Enrichment Program (STEP-UP). This program for rising high school juniors and seniors includes SAT prep and personal development workshops.
Dates: July 1- July 26, 2024
Time: Mondays – Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Hybrid format with the first week from July 1st to 7th, online for SAT Prep (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) from Monday to Thursday. The remaining SAT prep lessons from July 8th- 26th will take place on-campus, requiring students to report at 8:30 a.m.
Registration is now open. The deadline for the 2024 summer program is May 15, 2024.
If helping people is your passion, discover the impact you can have in the rehabilitation sciences (occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, exercise science, and speech language pathology). This program for rising high school juniors and seniors includes strategies to navigate the college application process.
Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Registration is now open. The deadline for the 2024 summer program is July 5, 2024.
Exciting career opportunities abound in architecture and design — rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to explore these fields with Jefferson’s College of Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE).
What are the “architectural disciplines”? We’re glad you asked! They include Architecture, Construction Management, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Real Estate Development.
Dates:
July 14-18 or July 21-25 2025 required Career Discovery Week
After completing the required course, explore further with optional courses:
July 21-25 2025 optional course in Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction Management
July 28-August 1 2025 optional course in Architecture, Interior Design or Landscape Architecture
August 4-8 2025 optional on-campus Exploration and Design Week
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 nonrefundable fee due at application; $275/week. Scholarships available.
Location: Online
Registration for this year’s College of Architecture & the Built Environment Summer Academy will be available soon. Please check back in for updates.
If a career in fashion is calling your name, the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce (KDEC) has a summer program for you. This week-long workshop is open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and introduces students to the fields of textile design, fashion design, and fashion merchandising & management.
Dates: July 14 – July 18, 2025
Time: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $600
Location: Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Currently accepting applications for Summer 2025.