Tufts Pre-College Nomination Program

Tufts Summer 2023 - Pre-College Nomination Program

Whether you are a guidance counselor, teacher, or school administrator, your students look to you for the help and support to choose a college or post-graduation experience that is right for them.

Nominate a Student Today

Empower your students to make informed decisions. Nominate your high-achieving high-school students for the Tufts Pre-College Program to fast-track their enrollment. Your students will get a window into what majors, careers, and college experiences could look like for them – and build their resumes. No letter of recommendation is required. With your nomination, we can follow up with your students directly.

Nominate a Student

We offer a wide variety of innovative and academically challenging courses that offer traditional college-style learning settings. Applications are open, and spots in these programs are limited. Nominate your students today and help them get started on their next academic adventure!

Benefits of a Nomination

The Invitation

Sent by a trusted and reliable mentor and support figure (school counselor, teacher, or administrator)
Introduction to a new and exciting opportunity
Encouragement that a student is ready for this academic challenge

The Application

Automatic application creation
Letter of recommendation and transcript requirements waived
Fast track to admissions review

The Opportunity

Jumpstart the college experience
Experience enriching college level academics
Join a community of like-minded peers from around the world

Summer Intensive Programs

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp

July 9 - 21, 2023

Residential

Commuter

Students will learn how to build a new venture from the ground up, whether it is a startup, small business or non-profit

Leadership for Social Change

July 30 - August 11, 2023

Tufts Credit

Virtual

Equips current and future change agents with the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

International Relations

July 23 - August 4, 2023

Tufts Credit

Residential

Commuter

Learn from world-renowned International Relations faculty, study a foreign language, and broaden your perspective on the world.

Engineering Design Lab

Session 1: July 9 - 21, 2023

Session 2: July 23 - August 4, 2023

Residential

Commuter

Explore the foundations of engineering design with hands-on experience in our state-of-the art maker space.

Engineering Investigations

Session 1: July 9 - 21, 2023

Session 2: July 23 - August 4, 2023

Residential

Commuter

This program provides students with an overview of the different disciplines within engineering to broaden their understanding of the field and highlight the multiple ways engineers work and impact the world.

Mini Med School

On-Campus: Careers in Medicine: July 9-21

On-Campus: Clinical Experience: July 23-28

Virtual: Advanced Topics in Medicine: July 10-22

Residential

Commuter

Virtual

Choose from three versions of our popular Mini Med School this summer. With two on-campus options, and one virtual you choose the course options and content that is right for you in this next step of your education journey. Whether you choose our 1 or 2 week on-campus options or our 2 week virtual immersion, there will be no shortage of learning, networking and having fun!

Coding Academy

July 9 - 21, 2023

Tufts Credit

Residential

Commuter

Enables students of all levels to establish a strong foundation in coding to solve real world problems.

SMFA Studio Art

July 9 - 28, 2023

Residential

Commuter

Allows students to challenge themselves with new mediums and refine existing skills and develop a professional portfolio.
Note: residential students will live on the Medford campus.

SMFA Graphic Design Bootcamp

July 31 - August 4, 2023

Virtual

Spend a week this summer, from the comfort of your own home, diving into the Adobe Creative Cloud software tools, hearing from professional graphic designers, and exploring the intersection of art, technology, and design with this fully online offering from Tufts and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts.

6-Week Summer Programs

Tufts College Experience

July 3 - August 11, 2023

Tufts Credit

Residential

Hybrid

Get a taste of what it is like to study at Tufts University and try-out life as a college student!

Tufts Summer Accelerator

Session 1: July 9 - 21, 2023

Session 2: July 23 - August 4, 2023

Residential

Commuter

Hybrid

Experience life in college in this accelerated two week program, where you can explore your interests via two focused academic seminars. An abbreviated version of our popular 6-week Tufts College Experience.

Tufts Summer Research Experience

July 3 - August 11, 2023

Residential

Commuter

Virtual

Through this program—designed for high school juniors and seniors with prior research experience—you can participate in ongoing research projects.

Stay in the Know...

Join our Tufts Pre-College mailing list for the most up-to-date information on our Summer 2023 programs.

Your student will thank you

Nominated students will benefit from your endorsement to enroll in a Pre-College program from a trusted name in higher education. They will gain a unique perspective into a college community, choosing from a variety of courses, taught at a world-class university. Further, nominated students can expect an expedited application process including automated application creation, fast tracked admissions review, and waived requirements for letters of recommendation and transcript. The opportunity to join like-minded students looking to learn more about the college experience at a top university is a gift that your students will thank you for again and again.

Nominate a Student