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Pre-College Summer Program

Pre-College Summer at Stony Brook

 

Ready to see what college is really like?

Spend a week (or more!) experiencing our campus. You'll try out a subject you're curious about, make new friends from far away, and get a genuine feel for college life. Whether you're already set on a major or still figuring it out, you'll leave better prepared for your next steps.

What you'll gain:

  • A real sense of what college is like — the independence, the academics, and the community
  • Hands-on experience in a subject area before committing to a major
  • Practical skills that will help you succeed freshman year
  • Connections with faculty who make their subjects come alive
  • Clarity about your path forward
  • Friends across the country who share your curiosity

Pre-College Summer 2027

Session Dates:

  • Session One: June 27 – July 2
  • Session Two: July 4 – 9
  • Session Three: July 11 – 16
  • Session Four: July 18 – 23

APPLICATIONS OPEN IN JANUARY

Be the first to know when our 2027 course lineup is announced:

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Find Your Focus

Engineering & Robotics

Courses Offered

• Engineering Problem-Solving With AI • EngineerXperience: Innovators in Action • Robotics Engineering • Robotics With AI

See All Summer 2026 Courses

Health Professions

Courses Offered

• Dental Sciences • Find Your Passion in Health Professions • How Medicines Are Really Made

See All Summer 2026 Courses

Mathematics, Data and Problem-Solving

Courses Offered

• Creative Problem Solving for Competitions • Engineering Problem-Solving With AI

See All Summer 2026 Courses

Communications, Humanities & Social Science

Courses Offered

• Build Your First E-Commerce Company • Computational Linguistics • Pre-Law • Social Media Workshop

See All Summer 2026 Courses

Choose Your Experience

Whether you stay in the residence halls or commute from home, you'll get the same courses, build the same skills, and make lasting connections.

Residential

  • On-campus housing
  • All meals included
  • Evening programming
  • Optional weekend stays

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Commuter

  • Two schedule options: 8am–4pm or 8am–6pm
  • Add dinner (6pm option)
  • Add college readiness workshops (6pm option)
  • Return home each evening

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Scholarship Opportunity for Future Seawolves!

If you attend the SBU Pre-College Summer Program and subsequently apply, get accepted, and enroll at Stony Brook University, you will be eligible for one of two scholarships:

New York State residents will receive a $1,000 scholarship over 4 years ($250 per year)

Out-of-state residents will receive a $2,000 scholarship over 4 years ($500 per year)

Ready to take the next step?

Join us for Pre-College Summer at SBU!

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