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Summer Programs

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.

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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

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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

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Dates: June 17–28

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Residential OR Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: Computer programming

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dates: July 22–26

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Residential OR Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: Psychology

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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

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Dates: July 29–August 2

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Residential OR Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: Robotics

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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

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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

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Conviser Law Center Summer Programs

This program is a commuter program, and it takes place at Illinois Tech’s Conviser Law Center, which is located at 565 West Adams Street.

Dates: June 10–14

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: Chicago’s West Loop (565 West Adams Street)

Focus Area: Law, civics, governance, rights, and justice

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Middle School Programs

These programs are commuter-based and designed for middle school students in grades 6th through 8th. They are conducted at our Chicago campuses, including the Mies Campus and the Conviser Law Center Campus.

Dates: June 10–14

Who: Rising sixth through eighth graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: Chicago’s West Loop (565 West Adams Street)

Focus Area: Law, civics, governance, rights, and justice

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Dates: June 17–21

Who: Rising sixth through eighth graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: Business, leadership, entrepreneurship

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Dates: June 24–28

Who: Rising sixth through eighth graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: Public health, epidemiology

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Dates: July 8–12

Who: Rising sixth through eighth graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: App development, software development, user interfaces

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Dates: July 15–19

Who: Rising sixth through eighth graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

Focus Area: Robotics

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Western Suburbs: Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus Summer Programs

These programs are commuter-based and customized for high school students in grades 9th through 12th. They are conducted at our Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus, situated in the western suburb of Wheaton, Illinois.

Dates: June 24–28

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton, Illinois

Focus Area: Cloud computing, hardware, operating systems, networking

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Dates: July 15–19

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton, Illinois

Focus Area: Psychology

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Dates: July 22–26

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton, Illinois

Focus Area: Robotics

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Dates: July 22–26

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Commuter

Location: 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton, Illinois

Focus Area: Personal finance, investments, financial markets

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Online Programs

These online programs welcome students from around the world, offering an opportunity to participate from any location. Participants must be high school students aged 14 years or older to join.

Dates: June 10–14

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Online

Focus Area: Math

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Dates: June 17–21

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Online

Focus Area: Data, data analysis

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Dates: June 24–28

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Online

Focus Area: Game design, video games, coding, Twine

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Dates: July 8–12

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Online

Focus Area: Cybersecurity

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Dates: July 29–August 2

Who: Rising ninth through 12th graders

Program Type: Online

Focus Area: Artificial intelligence

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