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 2026
Session Dates:
- Session One: June 28 – July 3
- Session Two: July 5 – 10
- Session Three: July 12 – 17
- Session Four: July 19 – 24
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Be the first to know when registration opens for Summer 2027:
Find Your Focus
Engineering & Robotics
Courses Available
• Engineering Problem-Solving With AI • EngineerXperience: Innovators in Action • Robotics Engineering • Robotics With AI
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Health Professions
Courses Available
• Dental Sciences • Find Your Passion in Health Professions • How Medicines Are Really Made
View All CoursesMathematics, Data and Problem-Solving
Courses Available
• Creative Problem Solving for Competitions • Engineering Problem-Solving With AI
View All CoursesCommunications, Humanities & Social Science
Courses Available
• Build Your First E-Commerce Company • Computational Linguistics • Pre-Law • Social Media Workshop
View All CoursesEnvironment & Sustainability
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
Commuter
- Two schedule options: 8am–4pm or 8am–6pm
- Add dinner (6pm option)
- Add college readiness workshops (6pm option)
- Return home each evening
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!