Explore your academic passions at New York's top-ranked public university! Stony Brook's Pre-College Summer program is a weeklong residential experience where you can ignite your academic passions. Choose from engaging non-credit courses including creative writing, engineering, filmmaking, healthcare, science, sustainability, and more. Outside the classroom, you will get an authentic taste of college life while building lasting friendships.
Choose from a variety of engaging subjects:
Aerial Robotics — Build a drone and program it to reach new heights.
Biotechnology — Explore the diverse and growing field of biotechnology, a field of study that uses living organisms or their parts to create products or processes. Cancer Biology — Learn how molecular biology informs cancer research.
CAD and Additive Manufacturing — Design your own Mars Rover: from digital blueprint to 3D reality.
Cancer Biology — Learn how molecular biology informs cancer research.
Communicating Science — Learn how to transform complex ideas into compelling stories.
Computational Linguistics — Explore the language science powering tomorrow's communication technologies.
Creative Writing — Immerse yourself in contemporary literature and discover how it informs your writing.
Dental Sciences — Gain hands-on experience in Stony Brook’s advanced preclinical laboratory, watch demonstrations in the state-of-the-art Center for Implant and Dental Technology (CIDT), and discover what it’s like to be a dental student.
EngineerXperience — Develop inventive designs and bring them to life.
Engineering Problem Solving with AI— Experience the future of engineering with AI-powered problem-solving.
Environmental Science in the Worm Lab — Experience ecological science in action.
Health Professions — Learn from nationally known experts about the vast array of careers in healthcare. Explore pathways to many rewarding careers in health and discover what it takes to become a successful member of an interprofessional healthcare team.
Introduction to Engineering Design — Start your journey as a future engineer and innovator.
Machine Learning and Self-Driving — Enter the exciting world of artificial intelligence and learn the basics of self-driving concepts, machine learning algorithms, neural network architecture, and data analysis techniques.
Micro Filmmaking — Take command of your storytelling journey from the blueprint of a micro screenplay to the final cut of your film with visual storytelling as the cornerstone.
Pre-Law — Deepen your legal knowledge, sharpen your speaking and analytical skills, and learn the art of advocacy.
Robotics Engineering — Explore the fundamentals of practical electronics, mechanical design, and microcontroller programming.
Sustainability in Action — Learn how you can create a sustainable future.
TV Studio & Video Production — Create powerful stories through professional videos.
Understanding Public Health - Discover the dynamic world of public health.
Life On Campus
Outside of class, you will enjoy social activities, develop lasting friendships, and get a taste of college life on campus. Some programs offer a commuter option for local students. Visit our website to learn more!
To be accepted into this program, you must be a rising junior or senior in good academic standing. This program is open only to US residents between the ages of 15 and 17.
The program consists of four one-week sessions.
A limited number of scholarships are available to offset the program costs for students with demonstrated need. The Scholarships are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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