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For families with high schoolers

by Betsy Chapman

In this Issue: the 2027 Summer Immersion Program for high school students

For those of you with high school students at home, summer might feel far away, but now is the perfect time to start planning! Applications are officially open for Wake Forest’s 2027 Summer Immersion Program!

The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program offers high school students the opportunity to explore potential career paths, experience college life, build meaningful connections, and discover new interests through hands-on learning.

With 25+ week-long institutes to choose from, students have the opportunity to explore their interests, discover potential career paths, and gain hands-on experience in a college setting. Each institute combines engaging academics with real-world learning, giving students the chance to connect with Wake Forest faculty and industry professionals while exploring subjects they’re passionate about.

2027 Institutes: 

  • Artificial Intelligence Institute
  • Biology Research Institute
  • Business Institute
  • Coding + Computer Science Institute
  • Debate and Public Advocacy Institute
  • Engineering Institute
  • Entrepreneurship Institute
  • Filmmaking Institute
  • Finance and Investing Institute
  • Health and Exercise Science Institute
  • Law Institute
  • Leadership Institute
  • Medicine Institute
  • Neuroscience Institute
  • Policy and Politics Institute
  • Psychology Institute
  • Public Health Institute
  • Regenerative Medicine Institute
  • Sports Business Institute
  • Sports Marketing Institute
  • Sports Medicine Institute
  • Technology Institute
  • Women’s Health Institute 
  • Writing for Life Institute

Applications for Summer 2027 are now open! Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, and popular institutes can fill quickly. If you have a high school student in your family or know someone who might be interested, we encourage you to share this opportunity!

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