Take your summer to the next level.
Illinois Tech’s 2024 Summer College Programs for High School and Middle School Students
The one-of-a-kind Elevate College Prep allows middle school and high school students to take part in fun and rewarding summer college prep programs. These students will broaden their knowledge and enhance their skills through engaging programs that offer a variety of Chicago and suburban summer activities, allowing them to explore STEM fields, business, law, the arts, and more. They will gain valuable skills, earn college credit (in select programs), and get a taste of college life at Illinois Tech.
All students who complete their program will receive an official certificate of completion.
Learn more about the programming options available for summer 2024 below.
Application Deadline: May 3, 2024*
*Note: Many programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying early is recommended, as seats may fill up before the deadline. Check individual program pages for specific deadline details.
We are pleased to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships, providing students with the opportunity to receive discounts on their final payment. Reach out to the Elevate College Prep team at precollege@iit.edu for more information.
Mies Campus Summer Programs
These programs are offered as either residential or commuter programs, and all take place at Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus, which is located at 10 West 35th Street in Chicago.Dates: June 17–21
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Sports business
Dates: June 17–21
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Esports, video games
Dates: June 17–28
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Computer programming
Dates: June 17–28
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Design, prototyping, engineering, creation
Dates: June 17–August 2
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Storytelling, science, science fiction, chemistry, humanities, physics
Dates: June 24–28
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: App development, software development, user interfaces
Dates: July 8–19
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Biomedical engineering, drug delivery systems, physiology
Dates: July 8–19
Who: Rising 10th through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Computing, math, science
Dates: July 8–19
Who: Rising 10th through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Architecture, hand drafting, 2D/3D modeling software
Dates: July 8–August 2
Who: Rising 10th through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Research, bioanalytical chemistry, computational chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, forensic chemistry, materials chemistry
Dates: July 15–26
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Biological science, laboratory experience, career exploration
Dates: July 22–26
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Psychology
Dates: July 22–August 2
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Chemical science, laboratory experience, career exploration
Dates: July 29–August 2
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Robotics
Dates: July 29–August 2
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Sustainable transportation, chemical engineering, renewable energy
Dates: July 29–August 2
Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders
Program Type: Residential OR Commuter
Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Focus Area: Game design, video games