Program Overview

Introduction to the Summer Leaders Academy

The Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive pre-college program that combines innovative academic courses and college application preparation on Fordham's beautiful 85-acre campus with activities in New York City.

Program Highlights

• Academic Excellence: Choose from a wide range of courses including STEM, humanities, social sciences, business, and the arts.
• Vibrant Campus Life: Participate in scavenger hunts and game nights, and access state-of-the-art facilities like the new RamFit Center.
• NYC Excursions: Enjoy organized excursions to iconic museums, theaters, and historical sites.
• College Application Prep: Learn about the college application process, including admission strategies and essay writing techniques.
• Career Exploration: Get insights into careers such as law, medicine, business, and more.
• Personal Development: Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in the Jesuit tradition of educating people for others.

Explore Programs

One and two-week programs are designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors and are available through July.

Housing and Campus Life

Students can commute or live on campus in one of Fordham's residential colleges.

Admission and Application

Space is limited, and applications are accepted until April 30 for residential programs and May 1 for commuter programs.

Costs

Pricing options vary based on the choice of credit versus non-credit bearing courses and commuter versus residential programs.

Summer in the City

The program offers a unique opportunity to experience New York City, with potential visits to iconic locations such as Grand Central Station, Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Additional Information

For those interested in enrolling in traditional college classes for the summer, Fordham also offers a commuter-only Pre-College Program.