Information for High School Guidance Counselors

Ithaca College, located in beautiful Ithaca, NY, welcomes high school students for a pre-college residential experience for summer 2025!  

Our residential, on-campus experiences are designed for high school students to open their minds, unleash their creativity, and connect with other high school students who share their passion. This is an incredible opportunity for students to experience a glimpse of college life in Ithaca, NY, under the guidance of supportive and talented faculty during the summer. 

Applications for these programs are open and more information on program fees, how to apply, and deadlines are available at ithaca.edu/pre-college-programs. Please check out our YouTube channel for video views of Ithaca College to familiarize yourself with our campus. 

Programs for College Credit

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We are offering three tracks where students can experience residential campus living and earn three college credits:  

Summer College
July 7 - July 25, 2025   

Students earn college credits while experiencing the kind of inventive courses they'll take as an undergraduate. Courses being offered in 2025 include 1.) Wildlife Tracking and Nature Observation; 2.) Physics of Sound; 3.) Foundations of Health, Human Performance, and Wellness; 4.) Screenwriting; 5.) Imaginative Writing (an offering in our Ithaca Young Writers Institute track).  Applicants are asked to choose their top three choices for classes when applying.

Ithaca Young Writers Institute  
July 7 - July 25, 2025

Students can share their stories by immersing themselves in a creative and professional class, Imaginative Writing. The curriculum is designed to give aspiring young writers an immersive conference experience in an authentic college atmosphere. 

Summer Theatre Conservatory  
July 7 - July 25, 2025

Students can get training, including preparation for the college interview/audition process, at one of the top-ten theatre arts programs in the country while also earning college credit.   

Contact

Please reach out to us with questions.

607-274-3143