2026 Summer Pre-College Camps at Lehigh University

 

The 2026 Summer Pre-College camps provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to the academic and social rigors of campus life! Participants will spend a week living on Lehigh University's campus and exploring academic interests in a collaborative, college-level environment. Guided by Lehigh's expert faculty, you will immerse yourself in one of four specialized fields of study. Participants can choose from Blockchain in Business, Race Cars & Sensors, Journalism, and Sustainabiltiy. Your experience will extend beyond academics with a full schedule of student life activities including campus tours, admissions workshops, and social events designed to connect you with program participants and the Lehigh community.

 

Lehigh University Pre-College Programs

Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17
1 Week Residential Camp
Open to rising 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Graders

REGISTER TODAY!

2026 Lehigh University Pre-College Programs

blockchain

Blockchain In Business

car

Engineering: Race Cars & Sensors

Journalism

Journalism

Sustainability

Sustainability

Lehigh Pre-College Programs FAQs

Registration is now open!  Click here to get started!

Note - Space is limited and registration will close on April 30 for all four programs.

All programs are $1,750.00. Fee includes instruction, supplies, housing, meals and activities. 

High school students that are rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders can attend. All participants should be in good academic standing with their school and have a readiness to engage with challenging ideas. 

If you or your student is a rising 9th grader and would like an exemption, please reach out to Jill Forrest.

Sure! Let us know before April 30 for a full refund. After April 30 we can refund 50% of the registration fee.

You will stay in one of Lehigh University's residence halls. During your stay you will experience campus life, just like a Lehigh student! Participants will dine at Lehigh's dining halls for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some meals may come from our local restaurants. 

All academic programs are delivered by Lehigh faculty. Check out their bios in the program descriptions.

Lehigh student-staff will be with the cohorts at all times leading participants through the daily agenda.

We will send you a complete packing list in the summer. Here are some things you can think about bringing in the meantime:

  • Twin Bedding
  • Shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirt, pajamas
  • Comfy shoes (Lehigh is built on a mountain!)
  • Shower kit (soap, towel, shampoo, etc.)
  • Fan 

 

Jill Forrest, Director of Academic Outreach
610-758-4802 or jsf212@lehigh.edu