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Pre-college programs

Students

The links below provide you with the resources for Marquette's summer pre-college programs.

Athletic Department Camps

Marquette athletics offers summer programs in basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Engineering Summer Academies

Students can participate in a variety of programs. Learn the fundamentals of designing, building and programming LEGO Mindstorm robots. Study the basic principles of physics and chemistry using toys. Explore the world of plastics. Learn the basic principles of engineering design through hands-on activities. There's something for everyone! All academies held in the College of Engineering.

NurseCamp

NurseCamp 2009, June 26-27, 2009, is a weekend experience created for high school students who are seriously considering a career in nursing. It provides an opportunity for students to experience dormitory life, gain information about nursing and the many roles of the nurse, and perform basic nursing skills in a laboratory setting. NurseCamp 2009 is open to high school students, grades 9 - 12. Meals and transportation to and from clinical sites will be provided. Forty applicants will be accepted in the order the applications are received. For more information please contact Gloria Rhone, MSN, RN at 414/288-3826; email: gloria.rhone@marquette.edu.

Summer Debate Institute

The Marquette University Debate Institute gives students the best opportunity for topic research and skill advancement in the state of Wisconsin. Through proven theory and skill development techniques, MUDI alumni have achieved outstanding success nationwide, and the number of national attendees in the past few years speaks volumes about the institute's reputation.

Urban Journalism Workshop

The Urban Journalism Workshop is an intense two-week program focusing on multimedia news gathering. Students use backpacks of digital equipment — iPods, digital cameras, camcorders, smart phones and MacBooks — to create an online publication.

Youth Options

The Youth Options program is for current Wisconsin public high school students seeking dual enrollment at Marquette. Contact your guidance counselor for requirements outlined by your school district before using this application.

Other Area COLLEGES OFFERING SUMMER PROGRAMS

  • Alverno College, Kids on Campus, (414) 382-6200
  • Carroll College, Carroll College Academy, (262) 524-7190
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering, (414) 332-6763
  • UW-Milwaukee, College for Kids, (414) 227-3360
  • Wisconsin Lutheran College, Summer College of Kids, (414) 443-8800