Summer Experiences & Courses
This summer, take a vacation from the ordinary and continue your education in one of Quinnipiac’s high school summer programs. We are proud to offer a growing list of summer programs designed to give dedicated high school students a chance to grow academically and personally while getting an early taste of the college experience.
Our summer programs offer high school students the opportunity to:
Explore topics of interest at the college level, free from college-level pressure
Build a portfolio of work within an academic field of interest
Connect personally with Quinnipiac faculty, staff and other students
Build high-demand soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking and confidence
Earn valuable certifications and experience to add to a resume
Quinnipiac University offers summer programs, camps and courses for learners of all ages, including middle school students, veterans, students transitioning to college, and current undergraduates.
Overnight and Day Options
2-week session:
July 17 - July 28, 2023
The secrets to starting a successful business aren’t secrets at all, but concepts and skill sets that anyone with a great idea and a lot of hustle can learn. If that sounds like you, then this summer program is your opportunity to acquire the same technical and creative skills used by all successful entrepreneurs, from how to develop and improve your own business idea to creating a viable, lean business plan.
Overnight and Day Options
2-week session:
July 10 - July 21, 2023
Data sciences is a rapidly growing, in-demand field that already has an enormous impact on everything around us. Data scientists work with massive amounts of data to solve complex problems and make important decisions in every industry. In this 2-week summer program, high school students will have the chance to learn the basics of data science through engaging lessons and hands-on projects, as well as explore the exciting and growing possibilities of a career in data science.
Regardless of what degree you might pursue, working with data will be essential. Microsoft Excel is the universal tool everyone needs to know well. We will dive into the exciting possibilities that Microsoft Excel provides students and learn to work with and present all kinds of data, a valuable skill desirable across industries. Gain valuable hands-on experience interpreting and presenting data so you can confidently incorporate the power of Microsoft Excel into your personal, academic and future professional life.
This program has not yet been scheduled for Summer 2023. If you are interested in learning more about this program or other summer experiences at Quinnipiac, please contact David Charron.
Overnight and Day Options
2-week session:
July 3 - July 14, 2023
Are you interested in turning your passion for gaming into a future profession? In this 2-week summer program, high school students will gain a deeper understanding of two key areas within the $90 billion-dollar online games industry: game design and eSports management. Join Quinnipiac University professors and other passionate students for engaging lessons, challenging individual and group projects, important discussions and a bit of gaming, too!
Overnight and Day Options
2-week session:
July 17 - July 28, 2023
As the world becomes more digitally connected, cybersecurity is not only an emerging industry with high career potential, but also a knowledge benefit for anyone wishing to protect themselves online. Developed by the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies, this 2-week in-person program gives youth the chance to gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity, including how to safeguard computers and digital devices, protect personal data, and detect the most common methods used by hackers and cybercriminals.
Overnight and Day Options
2-week session:
July 10 - July 21, 2023
With so many options and considerations to think about with careers in health professions, it can quickly become overwhelming to decide what career is right for you. Whether it be in medicine, rehabilitation, nursing, diagnostic imaging, counseling and administration or exercise and nutrition, health professions are some of the most in demand and rewarding careers in healthcare.
Photography is a passion, a profession and a valuable skill to have in our digital world. In this hands-on summer course, you’ll develop photography skills by shooting real photo assignments. You don’t need an incredibly expensive camera to shoot professional-quality digital pictures, and you’ll finish this course with a portfolio of edited photos to prove it.
This program has not yet been scheduled for Summer 2023. If you are interested in learning more about this program or other summer experiences at Quinnipiac, please contact David Charron.
Overnight and Day Options
1-week sessions:
Session 1: July 24 - July 28, 2023
Session 2: July 31 - August 4, 2023
Want to take a hands-on laboratory leap to the fascinating field of medical microbiology this summer? Utilizing the same lab techniques used by researchers and medical professionals, you will have the chance to explore the important roles that microbes play in the prevention, diagnosis, spread and treatment of infectious diseases.
Overnight and Day Options
1-week session:
July 10 - July 14, 2023
Interested in sports, communications, and journalism? Join us for an immersive 1-week summer program to learn more about the sports journalism field. Expand your knowledge about the world of professional athletics as you write, develop, edit and produce a portfolio of sports-related media journalism of different forms, learning directly from Quinnipiac professors and experienced sports journalism professionals.
Overnight and Day Options
1-week session:
July 24 - July 28, 2023
Are you a high school student who aspires to work in media, production or content creation? This fast-paced program is open to high school students who dream of telling their stories across all types of media platforms. Participants will work with award-winning media professionals to translate their creative ideas into engaging short films and video pieces. Students will use our industry-standard cinema cameras and collaborative editing suites to develop, shoot, edit and share their creative stories.
Overnight and Day Options
1-week session:
July 17 - July 21, 2023
Come learn how to create a podcast from start to finish. In this program, you will learn from our award-winning instructors about how to have fun conversations with a purpose. Spend the week exploring strategies for ideation, pre-production and planning while picking up tricks for interviewing, mixing music and promoting episodes on social media. At the end of your experience, you'll away with your very own podcast pilot episode.
"My experience in the Healthcare Career Exploration Academy was so memorable — it was an amazing opportunity to experience a little taste of what college would be like, provided insight to many healthcare professions in the field and helped me figure out what I wanted to do in my future, which is occupational therapy. All fo the staff were knowledgeable and friendly and I met great friends that I will talk to every day."
“I had such an amazing experience in the QU Summer Program. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. I was able to bond with so many different people, even those from other courses outside of the one I was taking. It really helped me get an idea of what college is like and also helped me decide if photography is what I want to pursue. The atmosphere felt safe, welcoming and positive.”
Quinnipiac University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as an institution of higher education. Students who have a current IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to share any accommodations or modifications they may require in order to access the fundamentals of a QU summer program or camp they plan to attend.
Students requesting disability-based accommodations should indicate this within the application as well as email summerprograms@qu.edu about any and all specific accommodation needs.
Read Quinnipiac University’s Summer Camp and Pre-College Program Policies for 2022