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The perfect introduction to a pre-college summer program is right here! Deepen your academic passions with one of America’s oldest and top universities - Georgetown. This vibrant academic community is an ideal fit for students wanting to experience world-class learning through real-world applications and explore beyond the walls of campus. Georgetown is recognized worldwide for excellence in international relations, politics, and law.
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Commuter
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Celebrating a 26-year partnership with Summer Discovery this year, Georgetown's course offerings include opportunities for you to develop your talents, dreams, and passions through engaging experiences with top university faculty and instructors. You have the opportunity to choose the courses you want - it's your summer.
Middle School Enrichment with Summer Discovery at Georgetown
Our Junior Discovery experience is for middle school students wanting to explore their academic interests while experiencing a college-like learning environment. Our middle school programs have just the right balance of academic rigor and engagement, combined with active support and a 1:10 staff to student ratio to ensure students get the mentorship and guidance they need. Live in the heart of DC, where learning is a part of your environment beyond the walls of campus, and explore many academics courses not offered in high school. Make new friends, explore college life, and prepare for your future!
Campus Life & Activities
Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Georgetown has a warm and nurturing campus community amid a global city. Students can experience the history and culture of D.C. or choose a quiet spot on campus to connect with friends. The local area has tons of cafes, shops, restaurants, and theaters to explore. With access to Six Flags America, the Baltimore Waterfront, National Aquarium, D.C. monuments, the Potomac River, and more, there are diverse opportunities to get involved and have fun. From catching a major league game to organizing your own pick-up game, we’ve got it all - on and off campus, and on weekdays and weekends.
Course highlights:
• Analyze This: Psychology
• Leaders of Tomorrow
• Workshop: Basketball (T/Th)
• Become an Entrepreneur: Business Start Up
• Mock Trial: Order in the Court
• Forensics: Crime Scene Investigation
• Speaking Out! Public Speaking
• Law Academy etc.
2 Academic Courses Per day 2 Hours each (3 hours total /day) Monday – Friday (Mon-Thurs during Week 2) Afternoon and evening activities Weekend Excursions
Program Details
Living: Our home on campus is Village C West. Students live in a double room with in-room, private bathrooms. Every air-conditioned room includes a bed, study desk, bookshelves, closet, and free Wi-Fi. Lounges, laundry facilities, and the Summer Discovery Office are all in our residence hall. We are located in central campus and close to academic buildings and Recreation Center. Did we mention we’re a quick walk to M Street in the heart of Georgetown?
Dining: All-you-can-eat meals on campus are served daily at Leo O’Donovan Hall. You will receive three meals every weekday, and two on the weekends. Choose from daily options that include hearth oven pizza, grilled sandwiches, BBQ, deli station, salad bar, and sweets station. Are you a vegetarian? Do you have food allergies? Special diets are not a problem.
Top Georgetown Activities
• Tour the 14 museums that makeup the Smithsonian, the largest museum complex in the world.
• Ride the rollercoasters at Six Flags America Amusement Park.
• Cheer for the Washington Nationals at a major league baseball game.
• Stroll along the National Mall from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial.
• Visit hundreds of animals at the National Zoo.
Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Georgetown has a warm and nurturing campus community amid a global city. Students can experience the history and culture of D.C. or choose a quiet spot on campus to connect with friends. The local area has tons of cafes, shops, restaurants, and theaters to explore. With access to Six Flags America, the Baltimore Waterfront, National Aquarium, D.C. monuments, the Potomac River, and more, there are diverse opportunities to get involved and have fun. From catching a major league game to organizing your own pick-up game, the activities are endless - on and off campus and on weekdays and weekends.
Who is Summer Discovery?
Summer Discovery is the world’s leading pre-college summer program provider for students grades 6-12. For over 56 years, we have welcomed students from around the world to our exciting high school pre-college and middle school summer enrichment programs.
We offer over 300+ courses at prestigious universities and colleges in the US and UK.
From courses in surfing the Pacific, to in-depth studies in science, business, medicine, and more - we prepare students for college and career success.
INDUSTRY-LEADING EXPERIENCE
With over 56 years experience and over 100,000 happy alumni later, we're still a family-owned and operated organization.
SUPERIOR SAFETY STANDARDS
We've always placed student safety and security as our top priority. Our 10:1 student to staff ratio is just one of many safety practices.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
We're here to provide personalized support for you, from application to arrival on campus, and beyond.
GUIDED INDEPENDENCE
With the independence to try new things and meet new people, you'll build self-confidence and social skills.
I attended the Summer Discovery at Georgetown University and it was an amazing experience. I learned so much about myself and about how to open up to new opportunities. I learned a lot from my courses and now I have a view of what I would like to do in the future.
The program was very well-organized and the professors were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They were always available to answer my questions and they were always willing to help me with my courses. The program also had a lot of great resources, such as the library and the computer lab.
I would highly recommend the Summer Discovery at Georgetown University to any high school student who is looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
This experience taught me a lot about myself and about how to open up to new opportunities. I learned a lot from my courses and now I have a view of what I would like to do in the future.
Being around quality peers, Resident Counselors, and instructors helped me grow as a person and helped me develop my academic interests.
I would highly recommend the Summer Discovery at Georgetown University to any high school student who is looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
Being around quality peers, Resident Counselors, and instructors helped me grow as a person and helped me develop my academic interests.
I had so much fun and the people were amazing. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I will never forget it!
I would highly recommend the Summer Discovery at Georgetown University to any high school student who is looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
I had a great time at the Summer Discovery at Georgetown University. I learned a lot and I made some great friends. I would definitely recommend this program to other high school students.
The program was well-organized and the professors were very knowledgeable. I also enjoyed the activities and events that were offered. I would definitely recommend this program to other high school students who are looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
Self Reported GPA, counselor/advisor contact information
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Step 1: Complete the Summer Discovery online application with $100 non-refundable application fee (not applicable towards tuition).
Step 2: Fill out the application section by section, paying careful attention to the information you provide. Note: When asked for your GPA (High School Students only), you will self-report and type in your current GPA. When asked for your counselor/advisor contact information (all applicants), be sure to include their first and last name and an exact email address. Summer Discovery will contact them on your behalf.
Step 3: Pay your $100 Application Fee. Note: Alumni receive waived application fee, expedited application submission, and enrollment savings on tuition.
Jul 02 - Jul 28
4 weeks
Residential
Jul 04 - Jul 28
3 weeks
Commuter
Jul 02 - Jul 14
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 03 - Jul 13
1 week
Commuter
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 17 - Jul 27
1 week
Commuter
Residential tuition includes: Term fees, academic and enrichment program, housing, comprehensive welcome orientation and icebreakers, meals on campus, use of athletic and recreation facilities, activities and trips, transportation for included activities, blanket and pillow.
Not included: Application fee, $95 student ID/technology fee, airfare, airport transfers (available for $85 each way), class materials, course supplements, meals eaten off campus, medical expenses, laundry, linens, and spending money.
Commuter tuition includes: Courses & Workshops, lunch in Leo O’Donovan Hall Hall Monday-Thursday, Friday trips, daily afternoon activity, and access to Village C West lounges. Note: Commuter students are not permitted to attend other evening or off-campus activities and excursions.
• No courses July 4th
• Tuition includes morning and afternoon classes
• International Student Registration Fee:
- All international students living outside the United States and attending a residential program in the U.S., will be assessed a non-refundable International Registration Fee of $359. This fee includes U.S. health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending Summer Discovery, plus airport transfers with meet/assist in the U.S., including a letter of introduction to assist with obtaining a short-stay visitors travel document or a B1/B2 visa.
- All international students living outside the United States and attending a program in the U.S. as a commuter, will be assessed a non-refundable International Registration Fee of $219. This fee includes U.S. health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending Summer Discovery and a letter of introduction to assist with obtaining a short-stay visitors travel document or a B1/B2 visa.
Financial Aid
Summer Discovery provides scholarship assistance to students and their families through many different channels. Primarily, we partner with mentoring organizations to offer scholarships.
As our individual scholarships are limited, we encourage you to reach out to your school counselor and community for academic fundraising and scholarship opportunities. If needed, we can always provide paperwork detailing the academic value of our programs. We also suggest visiting Fund My Travel, an online fundraising website.
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