Summer 2026 Programs

• Career awareness sessions
• Networking with SC State administrators, faculty, staff, and students
• Applying to SC State University
• Scholarship opportunities
• Excursions
• Team-building activities

Deadline: April 1, 2026 (only 20 slots are available)

Lehigh University Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive (9^th – 12^th Grade) The Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive (IGEI) is a three-week, immersive, experiential learning opportunity for high school students to develop skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and global citizenship. At IGEI, participants take on complex, multi-system, global challenges in creative and collaborative ways. This year’s program runs July 5 to July 25, 2026 on Lehigh’s campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  Information, application and cost available online at https://global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/IGEI.

Rhodes Mock Trial Academy is a week-long residential program where students learn to build courtroom skills, explore constitutional law, and experience life at Rhodes. This credit-earning program includes daily instruction, trial prep, social events, and final trial performances. Taught by expert faculty and national champions, this immersive experience is ideal for aspiring legal minds. Limited scholarships are available. The dates of the program are June 21 - 29. Information, application and cost available online at https://www.rhodes.edu/academics/majors-minors/politics-law/mock-trial/mock-trial-academy.

Rhodes Summer Academy is a unique two-week residential program offering motivated high school students an immersive credit-earning experience with college-level courses in academic fields such as chemistry, medicine, creative writing, art, coding, and business. All courses are taught by Rhodes faculty, and the dates of the program are June 21–July 2. Students who apply before March 15 receive a $200 early registration discount! Information, application and cost available online at https://www.rhodes.edu/rhodes-summer-academy

South Carolina Business Week July 19-24 (sophomores - juniors) Business Week is held at the University of South Carolina –Columbia.  It is designed to educate student on entrepreneurship, leadership and the American free enterprise system.  Students must pay $75 fee.  Information and application available online at www.scbusinessweek.com. Deadline:  April 30

UNC Asheville Pre-College Programs June 14-19 ans June 21-26 Each Pre-College Program will run from Sunday to Friday, with topics spanning the arts and sciences. Participants will live on-campus to fully experience university life and the surrounding Asheville community. The program cost, which starts at $1,460, includes lodging, meals, course materials, activities and excursions. Information and application available online at https://go.unca.edu/precollege/. 

United States Miltary Academy at West Point Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) (current juniors) SLE is a rigorous five-day, overnight immersion led entirely by current West Point cadets.  SLE offers an authentic look at cadet life and challenges students academically, militarily, physically, and socially. Students can choose between three SLE sessions: Session 1: May 30 – June 3; Session 2: June 5 – June 9; Session 3: June 11 – June 15.  Cost is $495 (Scholarships are available).  Information and application available online at https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate. 

Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program (9^th – 12^th Grade) Explore life on a college campus and discover career paths during one-week summer institutes at Wake Forest University.  Information, application and cost available online at https://immersion.summer.wfu.edu.