Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Summer Programs for High School Students

The Institutes at Georgetown University offer high school students an eight-day immersion into one of five subject areas. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore what interests you in an accelerated, hands-on environment while experiencing campus life and the excitement of Washington, DC.

Choose from these areas of study

Medicine

Train in a hands-on laboratory setting in the Georgetown Medical Center and get a snapshot of the first year medical student's curriculum. Work with Georgetown medical students, physicians and professors while focusing on some of today's most salient medical issues.

Law

Get a snapshot of the judiciary system through examining complex issues facing America's legal institutions today.

Science

Learn from experts in the science fields, research, and experience hands-on activities in laboratories, and on-site visits to government agencies as well as Capitol Hill.

Politics

Explore the interworking of the political systems in the United States. Be a witness to history and see democracy in action.

Business

Learn more about becoming a leader in the sports industry and in business.

Arts and Humanities

Surround yourself with experts who will help you better grow and develop your leadership, journalistic or creative writing skills.

Institutes

Watch this video about the International Relations Institute

I loved the hands-on experience of this program. I enjoyed the anatomy labs and patient simulators. Living independently was exciting! The whole experience reassured me I am heading in the right direction in choosing medicine as my future." Allison, Rapid City, SD