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The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program empowers high school students to manifest their goals. Through meaningful real-world experiences, robust academics, an inclusive campus culture, networking and mentorship, students are able to discover their passions and clarify their future pathway.
21 Institutes. 1 Incredible Summer.
Experience Wake Forest University
Students can choose from a variety of on-campus learning opportunities that fit best with their busy summer schedules. Whether you’re interested in applying to Wake or not, the Summer Immersion Program is a great way to experience life on a college campus and Wake is a pretty great place to discover the major or career pathway that’s right for you.
Summer 2023 Availability
There is no hard deadline for the program. We accept students on a rolling basis until all programs are filled. The institutes below have limited space available for select weeks.
The law program gave my child the opportunity to learn about and network within the different branches of law which allowed her to narrow her focus prior to attending college and law school.”
– Parent, Law Institute
“I felt such a sense of belonging here. The medical sim labs were so cool and the hands-on experiences gave me a clear view into the world of medicine. I made a new best friend and realized what I want to pursue in my future. The leaders were so kind and really made all of us feel included, safe, and excited about Wake Forest!”
– Kristen, Medicine Institute
Institutes
Engineering
Learn about the fundamentals of engineering – identify needs and solve problems with innovative solutions.
Entrepreneurship
Take your idea from concept to reality and learn how to launch the next industry-changing start-up.
Finance and Investing
Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Get ahead of the game. Money that does not make money, is a waste of money.
Health and Exercise Science
Work out your future. Master the essentials of health, exercise, and overall wellness.
Health and Wellbeing
Learn about the eight dimensions of wellbeing, use technology for health procedures, and tour campus facilities dedicated to health, fitness and overall wellness.
Law
Your permission to approach the bench is granted. Experience an insider’s view of the legal industry.
Medicine
Don your white coat and scrub into the world of medicine. Prepare to make a positive impact.
Neuroscience
From the molecular to the philosophical – explore how the brain develops, functions, & learns.
Policy and Politics
Learn to use your power to shape the policies that govern you, your community, your state & the nation!
Screenwriting
Screenplays are where cinematic stories are born! Use your creativity to craft the stories you want to tell through dialogue, plot, and tone.
Sports Business
This is the best seat in the house for an in-depth view of one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide.
Sports Medicine
What does it take to keep top athletes on the field and performing at their very best? Grab some athletic tape, have the scalpel on standby and come find out!
Virtual Reality
Explore the digital divide between reality and the virtual world through virtual reality, augmented reality, game engines, and motion capture.
Women’s Medicine
Explore what makes women’s care different. An inside look at treatment, intervention and surgery.
Writing for Life
Compose. Communicate. Create. Take your ideas from concept to reality and be prepared to write for life.
Next Steps
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Highlights from the Summer
