Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are known for their excellence in education and that doesn’t stop just because it’s the summertime. No matter what time of year it is, there is always something to do on an HBCU campus. Several HBCUs offer engaging and educational summer programs for high school and college students alike. Check out a few of the programs different HBCUs offer below and don’t miss the biggest event coming to HBCUs this summer, The Blackening HBCU Tour!
Morehouse College
Morehouse College offers a variety of programs for elementary, middle, and high school students as well as pre-college and college programs. Through The Morehouse College Summer Academy, students are able to advance their studies and interests in subject areas in the humanities, sciences, arts, and technology fields. High school juniors and seniors can experience on-campus living and learning as they attend intellectually rigorous, college-style classes and gain skills and confidence as they prepare for their higher education. Each program offers a wide range of subjects that will engage and expand student interests, as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding of college life. In addition to the daily mini-core classes, students will participate in workshop sessions on topics such as SAT preparation, financial aid options, leadership, and career choices.
To learn more about the programs offered at the Morehouse College Summer Academy, click here.
Spelman College
Through its summer programs, Spelman College is helping high school students and incoming first-year college students get a jump start on their college careers and ensuring that they are properly prepared for a bright future. High school students will have an opportunity to spend several weeks on campus engaged in exciting, rigorous academic offerings. Each of the College’s programs: the Art History and Curatorial Studies Program, Early College, Pre-Health Summer Programs, and the College Preparatory Institute, are taught by accomplished faculty members and professional facilitators. Program participants will have an immersive residential experience, gain a sense of independence, and create lasting relationships with peers from across the United States. The all-girls HBCU is also offering a summer program for incoming first-year college students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines with the Women in STEM (WiSTEM) Summer Bridge Accelerator.
Click here to learn more about these programs at Spelman College.
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View A&M University offers several Summer Bridge Programs for incoming freshmen students as well as a variety of summer camps and programs for youth ages 17 and younger. The PVAMU Summer Bridge Programs are completely free or have a minimal cost to student participants. All programs have their own admission and acceptance requirements. The university offers multi-major, major-specific, and global study abroad summer programs for incoming students. The school’s Youth and Teen and Teen Summer Camps include a variety of STEM camps, college and career camps, sports camps, and PK-8th grade Camps.
To learn more about PVAMU’s summer programs, visit the official website.
Hampton University
Hampton University is offering over 21 special programs during the summer. These programs provide valuable enrichment and academic opportunities for participants from elementary to college age. This includes a Pre-College/ Summer Bridge Program for pre-freshmen and rising high school seniors, a Computer Science Pre-College program for incoming freshmen, and the Hampton University Marine and Environmental Science Summer Bridge Program for high school students.
For more information about all the programs Hampton is offering this summer, visit here.
Fisk University
Fisk University is offering a variety of summer programs this year. These programs include The Pre-College Program, designed to bridge the gap in skills and knowledge between high school and college, the Talented Tenth Leadership Development, a program to create hope and opportunities for young men of color, develop leadership skills and roles across multiple industries and sectors, and many more.
To see the full list of summer programs offered at Fisk, click here.
North Carolina A&T University
North Carolina A&T University offers a range of summer programs for students of all ages. Undergraduate or graduate students can take classes during the summer to advance their studies, either in-person or online. Summer Sessions are also open to visiting and non-degree-seeking students, including students from other schools who are home for the summer and want to take classes at N.C. A&T. Elementary school students and high school can attend the university’s Summer Camps, which offer the chance to explore future careers, discover hidden talents, and excel in academics. Summer Sessions feature several convenient sessions of varying lengths: two five-week sessions; a two-week pre-session and intersession; and one 10-week dual session. Degree-seeking N.C. A&T students may enroll in a maximum of 14 credits during the summer.
For more information, visit the official website.
