Overview:

Summer Springboard is a pre-college summer program designed to help high school students explore their academic interests, discover potential career paths, and experience college life. It offers a variety of campus-based and online programs across various academic tracks.

Services Offered:

Academic Immersion Courses:

Taught by industry professionals, these courses provide in-depth learning experiences in various fields.

Career Exploration:

Excursions and guest speakers from relevant industries provide firsthand insights into different career paths.

College Prep:

Campus visits, enrichment electives, and opportunities to live as a college student offer a deeper understanding of the college admissions process.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Students can expect to live on a college campus, engage in hands-on learning, participate in workshops and projects, and interact with like-minded peers. They will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and experience college life firsthand.

Key Reasons to Study There:

Hands-on Learning:

Students gain practical experience through real-world projects and interactions with industry professionals.

Career Exploration:

The program provides valuable insights into different career paths through guest speakers and excursions.

College Prep:

Students gain a better understanding of the college admissions process and experience college life firsthand.

Self-Discovery:

The program encourages self-awareness and helps students identify their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and dreams.

Academic Programs:

Summer Springboard offers a wide range of academic tracks, including:

• Business & Law
• Engineering & Science
• Humanities & Liberal Arts
• Media & Design
• Medicine & Healthcare

Within each track, students can choose from various courses and programs tailored to their specific interests.

Other:

• Summer Springboard programs are not run by the host universities, except for Cal Poly.
• The program emphasizes personal development and provides students with tools to achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Summer Springboard offers scholarships to eligible students.