The Office of Pre-College Programs at the College of Professional Studies has wrapped up another successful year of Summer College at Syracuse University.

Summer College is a program designed to give high school students the opportunity to explore potential college majors and careers. This renowned pre-college program allows high school students to experience what it’s like to be a college student through dorm living, interactive courses, and community engagement.

To learn more about Summer College and other pre-college programs, visit precollege.syr.edu.

Enjoy the Summer College – On Campus 2023 highlights below!


Summer College students participate in an Aerospace Engineering class outside on a large field.
Aerospace Engineering class
Summer College students participate in an Aerospace Engineering class outside on a large field.
Aerospace Engineering class
A Summer College student examines the architecture class final exhibition.
Architecture class final exhibition
Summer college students examine the architecture class final exhibition.
Architecture class final exhibition
Summer College students participate in the art academy final exhibition.
Art Academy final exhibition
People examine the art academy final exhibition.
Art Academy final exhibition
Summer College students design a character during the computer animation and game design course.
Computer Animation & Game Design
The electrical engineering Summer College class poses for a group photo.
Electrical Engineering
Four Summer College students pose with Otto.
July 4 Celebration
Summer College students tosses giant inflatable balls on a field.
July 4 Celebration
Two Summer College students pose with Otto.
July 4 Celebration
Summer College students play with inflatable bumper balls on the quad.
July 4 Celebration
A Summer College student shows off a dragon made in the makerspace and 3D printing class.
Makerspace & 3D Printing
Four Summer College students pose with a 3D printer.
Makerspace & 3D Printing
Two Summer College students pose for a picture with the Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy instructor.
Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy
The Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy class poses for a group photo.
Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy
Otto high fives a Summer College student during move-in.
Move-In
Otto poses with a Summer College student and parent.
Move-In
Students hold their luggage during Summer College move-in.
Move-In
A student illustrates a still life during the observational drawing class.
Observational Drawing class
Students illustrate a still life during the observational drawing class.
Observational Drawing class
Summer College students work at a computer during the sound engineering and audio production class.
Sound Engineering and Audio Production class
Summer College students play instruments in a recording studio during the sound engineering and audio production class.
Sound Engineering and Audio Production class
Summer College students analyze sports analytics.
Sport Analytics class
Summer College students participate in an obstacle course during the team and leadership academy.
Team and Leadership Academy
Summer College students participate in an obstacle course during the team and leadership academy.
Team and Leadership Academy
Summer College students participate in an obstacle course during the team and leadership academy.
Team and Leadership Academy