SUMMER PROGRAMS

for High School Students, College Students, and Teachers

Tuskegee University offers Summer Programs for 1) High School Students, 2) College Students, and 3) Teachers wishing to broaden their experience in their planned field of study and future careers. As we update our offerings for the summer, the listing below provides an overview of the types of programs and subject matter offered, as well as the general program dates and deadlines. As details about our summer programs are finalized, they will be posted here. Check back for Updates!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS	COLLEGE STUDENTS	TEACHERS
Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK/AgDiscovery 2-wk residential program for HIGH SCHOOL students currently in grades 9-11. These programs create an awareness of the educational opportunities that are available in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) and related areas through hands-on research, leadership development and personal enrichment activities. PROGRAM DATES: June 2-15, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)	CISC Summer Experience Internship Program for COLLEGE STUDENTS seeking to be future farmers or agricultural specialists. PROGRAM DATES: June 3-July 26, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 29, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Carver Integrative Sustainability Center (CISC), and Cooperative Extension Program.	Digital Ag Immersion Program This unique experience will foster educational training of high school and middle school EDUCATORS in the area of food and agriculture while simultaneously providing them with tools to marry agriculture and computer science, resulting in a perfect training program in digital agriculture. PROGRAM DATES: June 10-14, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 26, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)
Alabama Youth Institute 1-day program for high school students. High school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Alabama and around the world. Each student participant qualifies for access to all-expenses-paid international internships and paid summer research or policy placements. PROGRAM DATES: June 14, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2024 Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Program at CAENS	National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Laboratorian Training Program (NLTP) (Application Information) The summer portion of NLTP will be an eight-week, in-person training program that will consist of: (1) training in high containment laboratory safety (2) hands-on training related to diagnostic lab skills required to work with high containment agents, (3) training in livestock and small lab animal care and management techniques, and (4) professional devel. training. PROGRAM DATES: May 31 - July 26, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Agri. Envir.& Nutr. Sci.(CAENS)	Exploring Computer Science For Middle School and High School educators. PROGRAM DATES: OPTION 1: July 15-19, 2024 OPTION 2: July 22-26, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 26, 2024 Sponsored by the CBIS & CAENS and Funded by USDA and NIFA.
CISC Summer Experience Internship Program for high school students seeking to be future farmers or agricultural specialists. PROGRAM DATES: TBA APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA The 2023 CISC Summer Experience Internship is sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Carver Integrative Sustainability Center (CISC), and 2FAS Program	REEU Summer Internship Program at Tuskegee University The Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduates (REEU) Program is a 10-week program for Rising Sophomore, Junior and Senior STEM Majors. PROGRAM DATES: May 23 – July 28, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2024 (APPLICATION LINK) Sponsored by the Biology Department - College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)	Genomics & Biotechnology Workshop Tuskegee University’s Genomics & Biotechnology Workshop targets high school science TEACHERS and introduces them to basic concepts and advanced technologies in plant genomics and biotechnology. PROGRAM DATES: June 26-28, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)
EXERT Summer Camp 6-day residential program at Camp Chandler. PROGRAM DATES: June 15-19, 2025 (for 4th, 5th & 6th Graders) June 22-26, 2025 (for 8th & 9th Graders) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 21, 2025 Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Program at CAENS	Summer Enrichment Program (SERP) (Application Link) 1-month program for college students who are considering Veterinary Medicine. PROGRAM DATES: TBA APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)	Geospatial Education and Training (GET) Workshop for Teachers This 2-day workshop, funded by Tuskegee University CAENS Cooperative Extension Progran (CEP) and organized by the Geospatial & Climate Change Center (GCCC), provides geospatial training to teachers from local minority high schools and community colleges. PROGRAM DATES: June 24-27, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2024 Sponsored by CAENS, TUCEP, and GCCC
Systems-Based Summer Experiential Training in Organic Farming This 8-week program is open to high school and undergraduate students who are interested in organic agriculture (sustainable food production as a producer, crop advisor, Ag extension professional, organic inspector, sustainable food production researcher or other sustainable agricultural professional). This is an opportunity to engage in systems-based experiential training in organic farming at Tuskegee University's Certified Organic Research Farm. PROGRAM DATES: July 29, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2024 Potential Stipend: High school students- $1,750 Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)	S ystems-Based Summer Experiential Training in Organic Farming This 8-week program is open to high school and undergraduate students who are interested in organic agriculture (sustainable food production as a producer, crop advisor, Ag extension professional, organic inspector, sustainable food production researcher or other sustainable agricultural professional). This is an opportunity to engage in systems-based experiential training in organic farming at Tuskegee University's Certified Organic Research Farm. PROGRAM DATES: July 29, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2024 Potential Stipend: Undergraduate students $2,000 Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)	ITEST Alabama (STEM Summer Academy) 4-week non-residential program for Teachers. PROGRAM DATES: July 1-26, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024 Go to the website to Apply. [View Flyer] Sponsored by the College of Business & Info. Science (CBIS)
FASTREC/ MITE FASTREC -- 8-week residential program for high school graduates. PROGRAM DATES: May 31-July 25, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2024 MITE I -- 1-week residential program for high school students PROGRAM DATES: June 9-15, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2024 MITE II -- 1-week residential program for high school students PROGRAM DATES: June 23-29, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2024 MITAS -- 1-week residential program for high school students PROGRAM DATES: July 14-20, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Engineering (COE)		Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Teacher Workshop This 2-day workshop provides hands-on training to teachers interested in incorporating next generation technologies into their classroom. Concepts include design thinking, 3D modeling and design, Augmented and Virtual realities, coding, robotics, and MORE. Workshop also reviews ways to access funding to increase STEM access in local area schools. PROGRAM DATES: TBA APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA Sponsored by the College of Agri. Envir.& Nutr. Sci.(CAENS)
Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)-TREK A two-week long summer program experience for high school students who wish to focus on forestry and natural resources at Tuskegee University. PROGRAM DATES: June 2-15, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Agri. Envir. & Nutrition Sci. (CAENS)
iTEST Alabama (STEM Summer Academy) 4-week non-residential program for rising 9th-11th Graders. PROGRAM DATES: July 1-26, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024 Go to the website to Apply. [View Flyer] Sponsored by the College of Business & Info. Science (CBIS
Mini Meat Camp During the Mini Meat Camp, students will learn about agriculture and livestock production through the scope of the meat industry. This will take you out of the world of veterinary medicine. Students will participate in hands on activities including; lab experiments and formulations visits to meat processing facilities and the stockyard leadership activities PROGRAM DATES: TBA APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA (APPLICATION LINK) Sponsored by Cargill, CISC
Preview Architecture & Construction Science at Tuskegee (PACT) 1-week residential program for High School students. PROGRAM DATES: TBA APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA Sponsored by the Taylor School of Architecture & Constr. Sci. (TSACS)
Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) STEM Achievers Program The 2024 program will launch as a three-week non-residential program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. This is a NO COST program and includes meals, snacks, transportation, program, and learning materials, in addition to a stipend for scholars who successfully complete the program. PROGRAM DATES: July 8-26, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2024 Sponsored by College of Agri. Envir. & Nutrition Sci. (CAENS)
Vet Step I and II (Veterinary Science Training, Education, and Preparation Institute) (Click here for Applications and more information) Vet Step I -- 1-week residential program for rising 9th-10th Graders with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. PROGRAM DATES: June 3-7, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2024 Vet Step II -- 1-week residential program for rising 11th-12th Graders with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. PROGRAM DATES: June 24-28, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2024 Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)