Pre-College Programs | Office of Extended Studies | Ithaca College

Experience College as a High School Student

Come engage with knowledgeable faculty to further your passion for a topic. Experience what college is like on the beautiful Ithaca College campus during the summer, one of the most enjoyable seasons in Ithaca, NY.

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Summer College for HS Students

Join us for this three-week residential program, providing an academic, college readiness, and on-campus experience.

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Summer Theatre Intensive

Distinctive programming for high school theatre students with a top-ten ranked theatre arts program.

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Young Writers Institute

This two-week residential program prepares promising high school students for a writing life.

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Summer Music Academy

This residential pre-college experience offers music courses, as well as non-music courses, taught by Ithaca College faculty.

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Summer Piano Insitute

Join talented young pianists, ages 12-18, for intensive study with nationally & internationally known Ithaca College faculty.