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Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Coding and Computer Science Institute
Overview
A one-week residential summer program for high school students offering beginner and intermediate/advanced tracks in coding, computer science, machine learning, and AI, with hands-on projects using Python, Java, Raspberry Pi, and the university's high-performance computing cluster.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1355 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective; rolling admissions; not all applicants guaranteed preferred institute seat
Application requirements
Essays
Two well-crafted essays required
Recommendation
One recommendation from teacher, school counselor, or administrator
Academic Record
Self-reported GPA (transcript not required); strong academic background expected
English Fluency
Must be fluent in English
Disciplinary Record
Clean high school disciplinary record required
Application Fee
$60 nonrefundable fee
Beginner Track
No prior experience required
Intermediate/Advanced Track
Prior skilled programming experience in Python or Java
Cost & sessions
Tuition is $3,500 per one-week session. A nonrefundable $550 deposit is required to secure enrollment. Application fee is $60 (nonrefundable). Limited need-based scholarships available; international students ineligible for aid.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarship funding available. Applicants must complete scholarship section of application and provide previous year's W-2 information. Funding often depleted by January. International students are not eligible for need-based aid or scholarships.
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