Students enroll in 2 college-level seminars per 2-week session, designed specifically for high school students. These seminars are small (15-20 student), discussion based, interactive sessions in subject areas from across the University.

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Hybrid

Online, live

Online

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

This program is designed to provide students with a chance to immerse themselves in the Undergraduate experience, allowing highly motivated students to engage in their own academic interests and develop their own ideas. The program mixes college-level study with fun activities and the opportunity to build college and life skills. Balancing engaging academic seminars, with expert-led College Prep workshops and social activities, the Tufts Summer Accelerator will help students develop a clear vision for their future areas of study and potential career paths.

Seminars will be offered in a broad range of topics - from neuroscience to criminal justice reform - and are taught by Tufts faculty and graduate students doing real, cutting edge research in those areas of study. Students in the Tufts Summer Accelerator will gain experience with the excitement, freedom, and challenge of academics at a top-tier higher education institution. Students may enroll in 1 or 2 two-week sessions (sessions run in consecutive two-week spans).

Program Highlights:
- Study at a top-ranked university with an engaging campus;
- Choose from a list of academically challenging seminars, taught by Tufts faculty and graduate students;
- Get ahead of the game with College Prep & Admissions sessions;
- Explore various academic interests and envision your future areas of study and career path;
- Make lifelong friends with students from all over the world!

Program Outcomes:
- Excellent academic experience
- Official Tufts transcript upon request
- Enhanced understanding of studying and life at college
- Skills to navigate the Undergraduate experience
- Insight into the college admissions process

Seminar Options

Session 1- July 9 - 21, 2023:
Morning Session- 9:30-11:30 AM
Microbes and the Microbiome with Benjamin Wolfe
Social Psychology of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism with Sanjana Kardivel
What is History? with David Proctor
Women in Classical and World Mythology with Marie-Claire Beaulieu
Afternoon Session- 1:30-3:30 PM
Russia's war on Ukraine: why, why now, and what's next... with Oxana Shevel
From the Renaissance to Instagram...how do we look at a work of art? with Ricardo Strobino
Chaos Theory, Chaos Practice with Anthony Bucci

Session 2- July 23 - August 4, 2023:
Morning Session- 9:30-11:30 AM
"Black Panther" and Imperialism with Marya Mahmood
Introduction to Children's Media with Rumeysa Ozturk
How the body works... with Lauren Black
Building Prototypes, Building Worlds with Nicole Batrouny
Afternoon Session- 1:30-3:30 PM
Natural Resource materials of everyday life with Jennifer Rivers Cole
Art, Truth, and Misinformation with Kurt Ralske
Bad witches of the mythical world with Pau Canigueral Batlosera
Responsibility in the Law with Cindy (Xin Yi) Ling
Free will: Do you have it? Does it matter? with Monica Link Kim

Note: this page represents our best expectations for the program we will deliver, but is subject to change.

Residential Session 1

Jul 09 - Jul 21

2 weeks

Residential

5500 USD

Residential Session 2

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Residential

9350 USD

Communter Session 1

Jul 09 - Jul 21

2 weeks

Commuter

4000 USD

Commuter Session 2

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Commuter

6800 USD

Virtual Session 1

Jul 09 - Jul 21

2 weeks

Online

3800 USD

Virtual Session 2

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Online

6460 USD

Program Fees - Summer 2023
Commuter Program Fee 1 Session: $4,000
Commuter Program Fee 2 Sessions: $6,800

Includes: all program activities, materials and supplies, 1 meal per weekday (lunch), opening/closing events, use of select campus facilities, included program excursions and daily activities.
Excludes: residential accommodations, breakfast/dinner/weekend meals, airfare/transportation to and from home city or residence, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Residential Program Fee 1 Session: $5,500
Residential Program Fee 2 Sessions: $9,350

Includes: all program activities, materials and supplies, bed in a double-room in a Tufts dormitory, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.
Virtual Program Fee 1 Session: $3,800

Virtual Program Fee 2 Sessions: $6,460

Admitted students must do the following prior to the start of the program:
A $550 deposit must be received within 10 days of admission until the payment deadline of May 15th or until the program fills, at which time enrollment is secured only by full tuition payment.
Pay your balance in full prior to the stated deadline
Complete all enrollment forms and/or follow-up requests prior to the stated deadline
Should the above not be completed prior to the stated deadlines, the student will be automatically withdrawn from the program.

Financial Aid

Tufts Pre-College Programs are committed to aiding students from all backgrounds. Although we have only limited need-based financial aid available, we do our best to distribute the funds to students for whom it can make the greatest difference in their ability to attend.
Financial Aid awards are made on a rolling basis to students with demonstrated need. We aim to provide enough aid to eligible students that they are able to successfully enroll and participate in the program.
If financial assistance is essential to your ability to attend the program, we recommend that you wait to pay the $550 non-refundable deposit until you have received your financial aid decision. Award decisions will be issued twice per month.

Please note:
International students are not eligible for financial aid at this time. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining portion of the program cost as well as other expenses like travel, books, etc.
We currently do not offer aid for students participating in our Leadership for Social Change Intensive