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Choose from one of the eight Pre-College Summer Academies offerings for Summer 2026. 

^{All academies are residential, on-campus programs.}

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Explore the science behind celestial phenomena in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and related disciplines.

Building Leadership Strategies

Identify personal leadership strengths and style, enhance critical thinking skills, and hone in on communication skills.

College Readiness

Prepare for success in higher education through an immersive examination of the college journey.

Design, Invent & Prototype

Immerse into the design process from idea conception to hands-on creation of a prototype, using cutting-edge technologies.

Engineering

Engage in hands-on, goal-directed projects and gain an understanding of real-world engineering applications.

Marketing & Product Innovation

Transform ideas into winning marketing strategies in an interactive product innovation challenge.

Physical Therapy

Discover the exciting field of physical therapy and the Exercise Science major that provides an ideal track to the Rutgers' Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Graduate Program.

Pre-Law and Mock Trial

Learn the basics of law and the legal field through interactive lessons and mock trials, taught by a distinguished Rutgers Law faculty member.

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