Summer Experiences & Courses
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.
Registration for 2025 Summer Programs is now closed.
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 veterans, students transitioning to college, and current undergraduates.
July 7-11
July 7-18
July 14-18
July 14-25
July 21-25
July 28 - August 1
Do you have a compelling idea for a story or novel featuring a young adult protagonist? Perhaps you have a general sense of the plot but struggle to connect the events in a cohesive way. Or maybe you have a specific storyline and have written extensively, yet something still feels off. This Young Adult (YA) fiction course will help you refine your story ideas and equip you with the tools to generate new ones, all while deepening your understanding of the elements that make for successful fiction.
The Data Sciences Lab summer program is perfect for high school students who love problem-solving, looking for patterns, creative thinking and the idea of using technology to tackle real-world challenges. Students will learn to leverage math, statistics and computer programming to analyze data, detect patterns, solve problems and influence the decisions we make.
Want to start your own business or help an existing business grow? We've designed a summer workshop for high school students interested in innovating and launching new business ideas. Over the course of the week, students will learn about problem solving and ideation, critical thinking, team dynamics, leadership, research and validation of ideas.
Have you ever wondered how crime scene investigations actually work, or thought about the science behind your favorite true crime series? If the answer is yes, this 1-week forensic science summer program is a perfect fit. Participants will enjoy hands-on instruction investigating a mock crime scene following the same methods professionals utilize in the field.
This program is currently full and no longer accepting students to the waitlist. We encourage interested students to consider an alternative program.
This summer, Quinnipiac is offering the perfect one-week program that gets your ready for a career in sports. Want to sit behind the anchor desk of SportsCenter? Create social media for the NFL or WNBA? Come up with advertising campaigns for your favorite team or athlete? Make the next great sports documentary? The opportunities to work in sports are limitless! This camp covers all of it and shines a light on the opportunities to put yourself on the sidelines or in the press box.
This 2-week summer program introduces high school students to academic game design and eSports as potential career paths. Participants will spend the mornings learning the process of brainstorming, designing, developing and testing games before shifting their attention in the afternoons and focusing on how to participate in and manage eSports teams and competitions.
Hacker High School is a chance for high school students to learn how to protect themselves and their information from cybercriminals and get ahead within the fast-growing, high-potential industry of cybersecurity. This 2-week program is a great fit for students interested in pursuing a career in computer science, cybersecurity or IT as well as students interested in learning the tools and techniques to keep information secure in today’s digital world. This knowledge isn’t just essential to your own personal safety but incredibly valuable to employers in almost every field all over the world.
The Healthcare Career Exploration Academy introduces high school students to ten different healthcare disciplines to make it easier to decide which degree program matches their skills and interests. Students will learn about career opportunities within allied health professions, gain certification in health-related skills and earn two credits that will transfer to Quinnipiac University.
This program is currently full. Interested students are welcome to join our waitlist or consider an alternative program.
Get a jump start on a professional portfolio and explore diverse careers in the world of media! As part of Media Masterclass, passionate high school students will explore industries such as film, television and social media, diving into audience analysis, content creation and project promotion as they walk through the lifecycle of a media product.
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 and use our industry-standard cameras and editing suites to translate their creative ideas into engaging short films and video pieces.
This summer program introduces high school students to the nursing profession. Students will spend the week in our state-of-the-art facilities, learning how to perform various skills such as IV therapy, wound care, airway suctioning and injection of medications as they participate in high-fidelity simulations.
This program is currently full and no longer accepting students to the waitlist. We encourage interested students to consider an alternative program.
"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 is pleased to offer a number of discounts for summer programs, camps and experiences.
Early-Bird Discount: All attendees who register and pay in full by February 2, 2025 enjoy $100 off the cost of attendance.
Quinnipiac Alumni: Children and dependents of Quinnipiac alumni may be eligible for up to 15% off pre-college summer programming.
Quinnipiac Employees: Children and dependents of current Quinnipiac employees may be eligible for up to 15% off pre-college summer programming.
Employees of Corporate Partners: Children and dependents of employees of our corporate partners may be eligible for up to 15% off pre-college summer programming.
Please email summerprograms@qu.edu to request your discount code. No code is necessary for Early-Bird Registration.
Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions among prospective students and families regarding our summer programs. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us and we'd be happy to chat.
Financial aid for Pre-College Summer Programs is limited and is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. To be considered for financial aid, you must fully complete an online including two letters of recommendation. Please email summerprograms@qu.edu to request the link to the financial assistance application.
Please know that applying for financial aid does not guarantee that you will be awarded any assistance. Financial aid is awarded based on a combination of merit and financial need as well as available financial aid budget. We cannot guarantee or disclose how many students will receive financial aid nor in what amounts at any time.
Financial aid awards may take between 4-8 weeks to be determined and reviewed by a committee, so please know that applying for financial aid will take time. Your place in Pre-College Summer Programs will not be confirmed after submitting financial assistance applications unless you place a deposit or pay a full balance. Financial aid may be awarded later as a refund to those who have already paid the balance of the program.
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
Thank you to Cigna for their generous support of scholarships for our 2025 QU pre-college summer programming. Cigna’s commitment enables Hartford area high school students to prepare for their futures through our Healthcare Careers Exploration Academy.