High School Students Summer Studies
Summer Pre-College 2022 – Register Now!
Earn up to 12 college credits this summer with FDU’s Summer Pre-College Program, rated a Top 50 “Best Pre-College Summer Program” by Value Colleges (2021).
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Summer Pre-College Program offers motivated students in grades 9 to 12 the opportunity to get a jump-start on earning college credits through engaging, interactive courses. Most classes are taught online. Select classes are offered in-person on FDU’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ.
Program Highlights
- The opportunity to earn 3 college credits per course and up to 12 college credits this summer for future university studies.
- The ability to advance the quality of your college application.
- Customized, exclusive curriculum developed and taught by passionate, distinguished FDU professors.
- A collaborative learning environment of students from across the state, country and globe.
- A glimpse into the most desired majors and careers of today.
- The perfect blend of real-time instruction, self-paced projects and virtual teamwork.
Who Should Enroll
High school students interested in getting a head start on college and exploring future career paths.
Program schedule
For course descriptions and schedule visit our Pre-College Website: www.fdu.edu/precollege
Courses are held Monday through Thursday. Select classes are offered on-campus. Others are taught online by FDU instructors in a hybrid real-time and/or recorded format. All class times are US EDT.
Session 1 – July 11 to July 28, 2022
Morning Classes: 9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Cognitive Psychology: Understanding the Mind, the Brain, and Your Behavior (METRO)
- Introduction to Data Science & Business Intelligence (METRO)
- Creative Writing – The Power of Storytelling (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Applied Mathematics (ONLINE)
- Wall Street Careers: An Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Coding: Concepts and Applications for Learning to Code (ONLINE)
- Around the World in 8 Days: Introduction to Global Tourism Management (ONLINE)
- The Power of Social Justice (ONLINE)
- Astrophysics: Exploring the Stars & the Galaxies (ONLINE)
Afternoon Classes: 1:30 PM to 5 PM
- Pre-Medical Professions and the Health Sciences (METRO)
- Delving into Cloud: Cybersecurity in the 21st Century (ONLINE)
- Architecture and Engineering Design Fundamentals (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Criminal Justice and the American Legal System (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship/Starts/Venture Capital Funding (ONLINE)
- Drug Discovery: The Exciting Future of Pharmacology 21st Century Treatment Protocol (ONLINE)
- The Art of Digital Drawing & Design (ONLINE)
- The World of Esports & Competitive Gaming (ONLINE)
Session 2 – August 1 to 18, 2022
Morning Classes: 9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Cognitive Psychology: Understanding the Mind, the Brain, and Your Behavior (METRO)
- Introduction to Data Science & Business Intelligence (METRO)
- Creative Writing – The Power of Storytelling (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Applied Mathematics (ONLINE)
- Wall Street Careers: An Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Coding: Concepts and Applications for Learning to Code (ONLINE)
- Around the World in 8 Days: Introduction to Global Tourism Management (ONLINE)
- The Power of Social Justice (ONLINE)
- Astrophysics: Exploring the Stars & the Galaxies (ONLINE)
Afternoon Classes: 1:30 PM to 5 PM
- Pre-Medical Professions and the Health Sciences (METRO)
- Delving into Cloud: Cybersecurity in the 21st Century (ONLINE)
- Architecture and Engineering Design Fundamentals (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Criminal Justice and the American Legal System (ONLINE)
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship/Starts/Venture Capital Funding (ONLINE)
- Drug Discovery: The Exciting Future of Pharmacology 21st Century Treatment Protocol (ONLINE)
- The Art of Digital Drawing & Design (ONLINE)
- The World of Esports & Competitive Gaming (ONLINE)
Program Fees
$775 per 3-credit course.
Individual courses are subject to cancellation for under-enrollment (minimum of 10 students per class). You will be notified if cancellations occur.
For more program information visit our Pre-College website: www.fdu.edu/precollege
2022 Summer Experience
A Virtual Program for College-Bound Graduates and Rising High School Seniors with Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Prepare for Success in College
July 11 to 21 (Monday through Thursday)
Application deadline: June 24, 2022
Download Regional Center Application Form (PDF), which includes instructions for completion.
Program Overview
This virtual 8-day program is offered by FDU’s nationally recognized Regional Center for Learning Disabilities. The 2022 Summer Experience has a special focus on helping students with language-based learning disabilities succeed in today’s increasingly online learning environment, including how to access accommodations.
Students in this all-online program will:
- Develop a better understanding of their learning strengths and weaknesses
- Build stronger self-advocacy skills
- Enhance their time management and organizational skills
- Learn how to study more effectively and efficiently
Who Should Enroll
College-bound graduates and rising high school seniors with language-based learning disabilities.
Program Details
Dates: July 11 to 21. Morning Session: 9 AM to 1:30 PM. Optional Afternoon Session: 1:45 to 3 PM (Remediation workshops in multisensory math or Orton-Gillingham reading)
Tuition: $650.00 for all 4 sessions; $200 for optional afternoon session (1:45 PM to 3 PM
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
- Visit our Summer Experience website
- EmailDawn Dennis, the program coordinator or call 201-692-2716