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The Summer Immersion Program application is live. We will be operating on-campus for Summer 2022.
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience. High school students dive deep into a career pathway or field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals.
19 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.
There is no hard deadline for the program. We accept students on a rolling basis until all programs are filled!
“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, 2021 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
Biosciences and Engineering
Experimentation. Exploration. Innovation. The building blocks of science.
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.
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!
Sports Marketing
From the field to the locker room, get an in-depth view of one of the largest 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.
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








