The program offers incoming freshmen the unique opportunity to earn college credit for Calculus 1, receive a preview of college-level chemistry, and develop essential college success skills in a supportive, rigorous environment before their first fall semester.
The University of Houston Summer Scholars Academy is an intensive 9-week in-person program designed for graduating high school seniors who have strong academic records and are interested in STEM majors within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. The program aims to bridge the gap between high school and college-level STEM coursework, providing participants with a rigorous, fast-paced environment to prepare them for university demands. Students will earn credit for Calculus 1 (MATH 2413) upon successful completion of a final exam, receive a preview of Fundamentals of Chemistry, and engage with College Success (CORE 1100/1101) content. The curriculum emphasizes strengthening critical thinking and self-management skills through daily homework, small-group review sessions, workshops, and tutoring. Beyond academics, the program fosters a sense of community among incoming freshmen and offers opportunities to network with faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as STEM industry experts through career panel discussions. Successful completion can also lead to evaluation for admittance into their first-choice major in NSM or Engineering if initial automatic admission requirements were not met.
A typical day includes Calculus from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by small-group review sessions, lunch, Chemistry, and a SEP Math Workshop. Wednesdays also include Summer Scholars Talks from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and tutoring is available from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This program is best for graduating high school seniors with outstanding academic records who plan to attend the University of Houston in the fall and pursue a major in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or the Cullen College of Engineering.
University of Houston, Houston, TX
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