Summer Science Scholars Academy

The Summer Science Scholars Academy (S³A) is a fee-based four-week program designed for high-achieving students and/or those in gifted-and-talented programs.

Curriculum
The curriculum focuses on exploring the human body through a series of lectures, organ laboratories and clinical experiences.

Core Courses

• Anatomy
• Neuroscience
• BioPharm
• Research Methods in Health

Additional Seminars
In addition to the Core Courses, the programs offer seminars on health careers, workshops on study strategies, college preparatory exercises and clinical practicums.

Eligibility

• students entering grades 11 or 12, S³A Alumni
• minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a 4.0 scale
• previous health or science summer program participation

2009 Program Dates: June 29 – July 24

Application Deadline: CLOSED

To apply for the Summer Science Scholars Academy, Click Here.  Please mail or fax your transcript and letter of recommendation to:

Office of Special Academic Programs
675 Hoes Lane, Rm. N-224
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 235-2121 [fax]

Application Requirements
Students wishing to apply for the Summer Science Scholars Academy must submit the following:

• online application
• essay
• official high school transcript
• letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor (not applicable to S3A Alumni)

Tuition

• $2800 for S³A alumni
• $3000 for non-S³A alumni

*Note: Scholarship funding may be available depending on resources.

Housing
Housing is available on a limited basis for an additional fee of $221.55 per week.  Students reside on the Rutgers University Busch Campus adjacent to Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. 

Parking
Parking is available for an additional fee based on residency status:

• Commuters - $1.00 for duration of program
• On-Campus Residents - $85.60 for duration of program