Summer College for High School Students

If you are an above-average student who hopes to attend a selective or highly selective college, perhaps you’d like to try out Ithaca College’s well-regarded academic tradition and residential experience. We invite you to enroll in our three- or five-week summer session along with over 100 other bright, interesting students from across the country. You’ll live on campus, take one or two courses, and have fun at our cocurricular and extra-curricular activities.

Visit our website or call us at 607-274-3143 for further information.

THREE-WEEK SESSION

July 1-20
One course, 3 credits
For high school students who have completed the sophomore or junior year

Three-Week Courses
(students choose one)

• Evolutionary Biology
• Health Sciences: Foundations and Careers
• Introduction to Web Development
• General Psychology
• Contemporary Social Issues
• Introduction to Women’s Studies
• Personal Essay
• Word Wizards

FIVE-WEEK SESSION

July 1-August 3
Two courses, 6 credits
For high school students who have completed the junior year

Five-Week Courses
(students choose two)

• Introduction to Acting I
• Introduction to the Theater
• Introduction to Musical Theater Performance
• Introduction to Photography
• Introduction to Broadcast Production
• Film Production
• Hollywood
• Academic Writing I
• Introduction to Creative Writing
• Media Writing
• Introduction to Philosophy: Problems
• History of U.S. Popular Culture
• Contemporary Environmental Affairs
• Introduction to Developmental Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Race and Ethnicity
• Introduction to Sport Management

NOTE TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

The three-week courses are regular Ithaca College 3-credit courses offered specifically for high school students. However, college students may take these courses if they receive approval. Contact the Division of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions for more information, 607-274-3143.

The five-week courses are Ithaca College 3-credit courses offered during summer session II; their schedules and descriptions are provided in this catalog. College students may register for these courses on a first-come, first-served basis, using the registration form in the back of the catalog.