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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.

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Stay up to date on information about Summer 2024 Programs - Coming Soon!

Nominations are Currently Closed

With our current summer programming starting soon, our Nomination program is closed for the remainder of this year.  The process to nominate your students for next Summers' programming will reopen soon, along with applications! Sign-up now to stay up to date on new and updated programming, as well as important dates and deadlines throughout the year from Tufts Pre-College Programs.

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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. Remember, spots in these programs are limited, and you nomination can help your student get a head start 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 2023 Intensive Programs


 

 

SMFA Graphic Design Bootcamp

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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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.

Leadership for Social Change

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Equips current and future change agents with the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

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Mini Med School: Clinical Experiences

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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This summer intensive provides driven students who are interested in medical school (or in other health professions) the opportunity to study with one of the nation's leading medical schools - Tufts University School of Medicine.

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Mini Med School: Advanced Topics in Medicine

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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This summer intensive provides driven students who are interested in medical school (or in other health professions) the opportunity to study virtually with one of the nation's leading medical schools - Tufts University School of Medicine.

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Engineering Investigations

Session 1: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
Session 2: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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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.

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Students will learn how to build a new venture from the ground up, whether it is a startup, small business or non-profit

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Coding Academy

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
for-credit Tufts Credit
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Enables students of all levels to establish a strong foundation in coding to solve real world problems.

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SMFA Studio Art

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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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.

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Engineering Design Lab

Session 1: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
Session 2: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Explore the foundations of engineering design with hands-on experience in our state-of-the art maker space.

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Marketing Essentials

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Student will explore marketing concepts and strategy that they can apply to their own lives and future careers. 

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Climate Resilience Institute

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
for-credit Tufts Credit
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Students will learn the principles and key concepts of environmental change and resilience from experts in many fields.

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Leadership for Social Change

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
for-credit Tufts Credit
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Equips current and future change agents with the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

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Tufts Summer Accelerator

Session 1: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
Session 2: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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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.

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International Relations

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
for-credit Tufts Credit
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Learn from world-renowned International Relations faculty, study a foreign language, and broaden your perspective on the world.

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Mini Med School: Careers in Medicine

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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This summer intensive provides driven students who are interested in medical school (or in other health professions) the opportunity to study with one of the nation's leading medical schools - Tufts University School of Medicine.

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Adventures in Veterinary Medicine

Session 1:Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
Session 2: Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Discover if the exciting career of veterinary medicine is right for you! Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) is a fun and engaging career exploration program that will give you a deeper understanding of the veterinary profession and the demands of veterinary school. As one of the most progressive and well-regarded veterinary schools in the country, Tufts University was the first to offer this type of educational programming. For over 30 years, AVM has inspired individuals who share a passion for veterinary medicine.

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Lab Science Investigations

Antimicrobial Resistance
Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Take a deeper dive and explore the various facets of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and its impacts on society, especially in agriculture, animals, and people. 

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6-Week Summer 2023 Programs


 

Tufts College Experience

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Get a taste of what it is like to study at Tufts University and try-out life as a college student!

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Tufts Summer Research Experience

Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon!
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Through this program—designed for high school juniors and seniors with prior research experience—you can participate in ongoing research projects. 

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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.