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Wake Forest: Summer Immersion Program
Overview
A week-long residential summer program offering intensive institutes across 20+ subjects including STEM, business, law, medicine, and the arts. High school students (grades 9–12) take courses taught by Wake Forest faculty and industry professionals, with networking and mentorship opportunities.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1356 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Online
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admissions on rolling basis; strong academic background and genuine passion for learning required
Application requirements
Essays
Two essays responding to program prompts
Recommendation
One teacher, school counselor, or administrator recommendation
GPA
Self-reported GPA (transcript not required)
Application Fee
$60 non-refundable application fee
English Fluency
Must be fluent in English
Disciplinary Record
Clean high school disciplinary record required
Cost & sessions
$3,500 per week for residential institutes; $60 non-refundable application fee; $550 non-refundable deposit required upon acceptance to secure institute placement. Payment plans available. Limited need-based scholarships available (not for international students); funding often exhausted by January.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarship funding available. International students are NOT eligible for need-based aid or scholarships. W-2 information from previous year required to apply for scholarship. Scholarship funding for Summer 2026 has been exhausted; early application recommended as scholarships often deplete by January.
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