Non-credit programs include: Two-week Art Studio, whereas students work with Syracuse University art professors to gain insight and direction in the preparation of their college portfolio.

The one-week Music Workshop allows students to gain valuable experience in ensemble and group performance that build confidence for college-level study.

The program takes place on the Syracuse University (SU) campus, with offices at 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 240. The University is on a hill on the east side of downtown Syracuse, at the crossroads of upstate New York. Syracuse is in the western foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and at the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes region, renowned for its scenic lakes, vineyards, and vacation areas.

Our Philosophy
Syracuse University began its Summer College for academically talented high school students in 1961 to offer teenagers the opportunity to start college study early and to test career interests firsthand before making crucial decisions about the future. Summer College students choose one of eleven programs and attend college-level, credit-bearing pre-professional and academic courses. They live the life of a college student—on campus in a regular residence hall, sharing experiences and living space with other high school students from a variety of backgrounds.

Program Offerings
The 2007 credit-bearing curriculum options include acting and musical theatre, architecture, engineering and computer science, fashion and textile design, forensic science, interior and environmental design, law, liberal arts, management, public communications, and theatre production. Many programs include a liberal arts course; students choose two classes from a wide variety of course offerings and earn 6 or 7 credits. Credits earned through Summer College are accepted at Syracuse University and most other colleges and universities upon matriculation and credit-transfer request. It is the student’s college of matriculation that determines credit transfer. The typical class meets for six weeks, Monday through Thursday (plus Friday in some programs) for four to six hours per day, depending on the program. Students participate in field trips and campus activities. Supervised residence hall living includes special weekend events. The residence hall staff is trained for supervising, not only in the residence hall but also outside the classroom as mentors.

Enrollment
There are between 185 and 225 participants in Summer College, with an average of 25 students per program. Many are from New York State, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New England. Some come from as far as Florida, Texas, California, and Puerto Rico or internationally from St. Croix, Turkey and the Ukraine. Students come from all socioeconomic levels and ethnic backgrounds. Successful applicants are in good academic standing and demonstrate maturity and self-discipline. Eligibility is determined by completed applications, which include high school transcripts, national test scores, and letters of recommendation. The acting and musical theatre and art and design programs may have additional eligibility requirement.

Daily Schedule
A typical day in Summer College at Syracuse University mirrors a day in the life of a college first-year student; breakfast in a residence dining hall in time to get to class, a class schedule that varies according to the academic program, and lunch and dinner with fellow students in the dining hall. Special activities typically include academic field trips, an ice cream social, a talent show, a semiformal dance, field trips to amusement parks and beaches, and picnics. In addition to planned group activities, Summer College students have access to the University’s swimming pools, tennis courts, computer clusters, gyms, game rooms, and an ice rink.