Arts and Sciences Summer Institutes
Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences provides an exciting opportunity for high school students to experience Drexel's unique combination of theory-based courses with immersive learning through the lenses of science, math, music, global studies, and communications.
STARTALK Drexel: Experiential Chinese High School Summer Program
Drexel University, located in the heart of University City in Philadelphia, offers high school students a free, two-week experiential Chinese language program for up to 25 participants from July 14–25, 2025. This immersive STARTALK-funded program is open to high school students with no prior Chinese language experience and those with some background in Chinese. Managed and funded by the National Security Agency, STARTALK is a federal grant program that supports innovative courses with strong language learning outcomes for K-16 students. Drexel's STARTALK program will feature collaboration with a Chinese teacher with over 30 years of experience in top high schools and Chinese language professors from prestigious universities. We will also partner with the local Chinese community and one of China's top universities — East China Normal University in Shanghai.
| Dates | July 14–July 25, 2025 |
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| Format | In-person, commuter and residential (residential limited to 8 students) |
| Tuition | Free, but with a $100 deposit to secure a student's spot in the camp. The deposit will be returned at the end of the camp if the student completes the program. It is only non-refundable if the student drops out or is a no-show. Program enrollment is limited to 25 students. |
| Eligibility | Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as graduating high school seniors |
| Deadline |
May 1, 2025 |
| Apply | Apply now via the Program Application. |
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