Discover Duke University High School Summer Programs

Join us on the campus of Duke University.

Discover careers and explore your passions through immersive pre-college summer programs for teens on the campus of Duke University. The National Student Leadership Conference blends experiential learning with real-world simulations, giving high school students the opportunity to test-drive future careers while experiencing college life.

More than a typical youth summer camp, NSLC combines hands-on academic exploration with professional insight, connecting students with mentors and peers who share their ambitions. Each program is designed to build leadership skills and empower students to envision their future with confidence.

Life on a College Campus

Dates, Programs, & Tuition

NSLC provides a dynamic pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

High School Programs

Aerospace

High School

$4,395 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 11 - Jun 19

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Aerospace Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
  • Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
  • NC State School of Engineering.
  • GE Aerospace
Business & Entrepreneur­ship

High School

$4,295 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 11 - Jun 19

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Business & Entrepreneur­ship Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke Fuqua School of Business
  • NC State Poole College of Management
  • American Tobacco Campus
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Engineering

High School

$4,295 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Engineering Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Sullenberger Aviation Museum
  • Lenovo HQ
  • NC State School of Engineering
  • Duke Pratt School of Engineering
  • NASCAR Hall of Fame
Marine Biology

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Students will divide their time between Duke University and the North Carolina coast. Learn more.

Trips & Tours

Sample Schedule coming soon

Marine Biology Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke University Marine Laboratory (DUML)
  • Duke Nicholas School of the Environment
  • Walnut Creek Wetland Park
  • Coastal Ecology RV Expedition
  • Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium
  • Coastal Cruise
Medicine & Health Care

High School

$4,395 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 11 - Jun 19

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Medicine & Health Care Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke Human Simulation & Patient Safety Center
  • American Tobacco Campus
  • UNC Clinical Skills & Patient Simulation Center
  • Greensboro Science Center
Nursing

High School

$4,395 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 11 - Jun 19

Jun 23 - Jul 1

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Nursing Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke Human Simulation & Patient Safety Center
  • UNC Clinical Skills & Patient Simulation Center
  • American Tobacco Campus
  • Greensboro Science Center
Psychology & Neuroscience

High School

$4,395 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 11 - Jun 19

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Psychology & Neuroscience Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • UNC Clinical Skills & Patient Simulation Center
  • Greensboro Science Center
  • North Carolina Museum of Art
  • Franklin Street
Sports Management

High School

$4,395 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Sports Management Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke's Fuqua School of Business
  • Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Fame
  • Durham Bulls Game
  • NASCAR Hall of Fame

* The NSLC is not sponsored by Duke University.

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