Students directly experience college life by taking actual university courses for credit alongside Santa Clara University students, providing an authentic pre-college academic immersion.
The Santa Clara University Young Scholars Program offers highly-motivated high school juniors and seniors an intensive summer experience where they can explore college life and earn university credit. Students enroll in one or two lower-division university courses from Santa Clara's summer session, taking classes alongside current college students. This direct exposure allows them to gain hands-on experience with college-level academics, manage a university workload, and understand the responsibilities of higher education. The program emphasizes academic growth and provides access to program directors and college advisors for support and guidance.
Participants can choose from a variety of courses in areas such as Anthropology, Art, Mathematics (including Statistics and Calculus), Economics (Microeconomics), and Engineering. The engineering courses provide an introduction to different disciplines and offer hands-on experience with engineering design and problem-solving in a team-based environment. Students develop skills in critical thinking, data analysis, teamwork, communication, and presentation. Upon successful completion of their courses, students earn college credit, which can be a valuable asset for their future academic endeavors.
A typical day involves attending one or two in-person university courses alongside college students, with class times varying by course (e.g., 10:20 AM - 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:10 PM).
This program is best for highly-motivated high school juniors and seniors who want to experience college-level academics, earn college credit, and gain a realistic understanding of university life.
Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
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