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Our hands-on summer programs encourage middle and high school students to explore a future career, experience life on a college campus, and develop core leadership skills.

Life on a College Campus

Dates, Programs, & Tuition

NSLC provides immersive educational programs that allow middle and high school students to experience life on a university campus. During the program, high school students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories, while middle school students will select a Residential or Commuter option. All students will have access to breakfast, lunch, and dinner through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

High School Programs

Biotechnology

High School

$3,995 Residential

Summer 2024

Jun 13 - Jun 21

Jun 25 - Jul 3

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Biotechnology Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • IBBR: Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (UMD/NIST)
  • Sanaria, Inc.
  • Food & Drug Administration
  • GWU Biomedical Engineering Department
  • Capitol Hill & the Smithsonian
  • Historic D.C. Monuments at Night
Forensic Science

High School

$4,095 Residential

Summer 2024

Jun 13 - Jun 21

Jun 25 - Jul 3

Jul 7 - Jul 15

Jul 19 - Jul 27

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Forensic Science Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Capitol Hill & the Smithsonian
  • Historic D.C. Monuments at Night
Journalism

High School

$3,995 Residential

Summer 2024

Jun 13 - Jun 21

Jun 25 - Jul 3

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Journalism Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • The National Press Club
  • National Public Radio (NPR)
  • American Film Institute (AFI)
  • WAMU 88.5
  • Washington Nationals Tour
Medicine & Health Care

High School

$3,895 Residential

Summer 2024

Jun 13 - Jun 21

Jun 25 - Jul 3

Jul 7 - Jul 15

Jul 19 - Jul 27

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Medicine & Health Care Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • University of Maryland School of Medicine and Shock Trauma Center
  • Uniformed Services Medical School
  • American Red Cross
  • George Washington University School of Physical Therapy
  • Capitol Hill & the Smithsonian
Nursing

High School

$3,895 Residential

Summer 2024

Jun 13 - Jun 21

Jun 25 - Jul 3

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Nursing Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • University of Maryland School of Nursing
  • George Washington University School of Nursing
  • Baltimore Harbor
  • Capitol Hill and Smithsonian Museums
  • Historic DC Monuments at Night
Psychology & Neuroscience

High School

$3,995 Residential

Summer 2024

Jun 13 - Jun 21

Jun 25 - Jul 3

Jul 7 - Jul 15

Jul 19 - Jul 27

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Psychology & Neuroscience Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Uniformed Services Medical School
  • American Psychological Association
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Capitol Hill & the Smithsonian
  • Historic D.C. Monuments at Night
  • Baltimore Harbor

Middle School Programs

Animal Sciences

Middle School

$2,795 Residential

$2,395 Commuter

Summer 2024

Jul 8 - Jul 13

Jul 16 - Jul 21

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Animal Sciences Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • National Zoo
  • Baltimore Aquarium
  • Capitol Hill
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Monument Tour
Engineering

Middle School

$2,795 Residential

$2,395 Commuter

Summer 2024

Jul 8 - Jul 13

Jul 16 - Jul 21

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Engineering Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Air & Space Museum
  • Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
  • Building Momentum
  • National Building Museum
  • Capitol Hill
  • Monument Tour
Medicine & Health Care

Middle School

$2,795 Residential

$2,395 Commuter

Summer 2024

Jul 8 - Jul 13

Jul 16 - Jul 21

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Medicine & Health Care Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • National Zoo
  • Capitol Hill
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Monument Tour
U.S. History & Government

Middle School

$2,795 Residential

$2,395 Commuter

Summer 2024

Jul 8 - Jul 13

Jul 16 - Jul 21

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U.S. History & Government Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Mount Vernon
  • U.S. Capitol Tour
  • National Archives
  • The Smithsonian Institute
  • American History Museum
  • Monument Tour

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