Boston University offers a variety of programs that combine "academic challenge and summer fun." High school students from around the world who participate become acquainted with college life, explore academic disciplines, participate in specialized honors curriculum, or take part in a research internship in science and engineering. Students may choose to live on campus. The tuition for Boston University's summer programs runs from $1,100 to $4,240.
Boston University Summer Term
High School Programs
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-1378
Summer at Brown in Providence, Rhode Island, offers high school students a place to explore college life, make new friends and prepare for success in the Ivy League. Students can take courses on campus or abroad. There is also a summer leadership institute, environmental leadership lab, intensive English language program and scholar-athlete program. Students live on campus or commute. Tuition runs from $1,700 to $9,500, depending on the length and type of program.
Summer at Brown
Office of Continuing Education
42 Charlesfield St. Box T
Providence, RI 02912
401-863-7900
Pre-college summer programs at the University of Notre Dame in northern Indiana call on high school juniors and seniors to "stimulate your spirit" and "exercise your mind." Through a summer scholars program, global issues seminar, Latino community leadership seminar or seminar for African-American scholars, students are exposed to college life and academics. The summer scholars program runs $2,500 for tuition, room and board. Other programs are underwritten for students.
University of Notre Dame
Office of Pre-College Programs
202 Brownson Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5601
574-631-0990