Jefferson helps high school students explore career interests and expand their knowledge in science, healthcare and design through the following academic outreach programs. View this upcoming Summer 2026 opportunities below:
For High School Students
Program Information
Name:
Jefferson Academic Outreach Office
Summer 2026
SummerScience@Jefferson
Hosted by the Jefferson College of Life Sciences (JCLS), students dive into the vital and expanding field of biomedical science with SummerScience@Jefferson, where rising sophomores, juniors and seniors can build proficiency in real-life research practices.
Dates: Monday, June 22 – Monday, July 20 (July 3 & 4 off)
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online, synchronous, via Canvas LMS and Zoom)
Cost: $650 (Financial Assistance available)
Location: Online
*Application deadline: May 29, 2026
*Participation is limited to 30 students; virtual applications are OPEN
Nursing STEP-UP
Explore the field of nursing with Jefferson’s Summer Training and Enrichment Program (STEP-UP). This program for rising high school juniors and seniors includes SAT prep and personal development workshops.
Dates: Mondays & Fridays, TBD
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: TBD
Application deadline: TBD
CABE Summer Academy for Architectural Disciplines
Our award-winning College of Architecture & the Built Environment offers a virtual design pre-college course for high school students to explore the architectural design fields — including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction management and real estate development. Juniors and seniors will learn from Jefferson faculty, alumni and industry professionals, while participating in design projects, research projects and firm visits conducted in an online environment.
Through hands-on and real-world learning, participants will have the opportunity to explore the architectural fields and look at different study options and career pathways. Working with Jefferson faculty, alumni and current college students, participants will build a deep understanding of the architecture and related design fields. Each participant will be assigned a mentor from the architecture, design and construction industry helping them build the confidence and skills to apply for college beyond this experience.
Application deadline: See the ‘More Info’ tab for application details and deadlines
Fashion & Textile Summer Academy
If a career in fashion and textiles is calling your name, we have the summer program for you. This week-long Fashion & Textile Summer Academy workshop is open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, and introduces students to the fields of textile design, fashion design and fashion merchandising & management.
Dates: Monday – Friday, July 13 – July 17, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $600 (Including lunch every day; scholarships available)
Location: Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Application deadline: June 1