Summer Early College Preparatory Programs

The Center for Pre-College Programs offers a series of on campus summer programs for high-achieving students completing the 4th to the 9th grade. 

Click here to view a more in depth description of the program offerings.

Student Programs

SUMMER 2026 APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE! 

The programs are designed to encourage and prepare students to succeed in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).  All programs include language arts, mathematics, computer science, two field trips, recreation periods, and lunch. View an example program schedule here! 

If you have questions regarding our Summer Early College Preparatory Programs, please email cpcp@njit.edu or call 973-596-3550.

Program Dates

July 6, 2026 - August 6, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (Monday – Thursday)

Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: $70 (nonrefundable) 
  • Tuition: $1,525 (includes academic materials and lunch)

Requirements:

  • Maintain a B or higher grade average.
    • If your child's grade average is below a B, a teacher recommendation letter will be required.
  • Provide a personal statement. 
    • Why do I want to be in this program? (Up to 500 words)

Program Acceptance and Payment Waves

Students with completed applications will have decisions and payment deadlines according to the below schedule. To secure a seat into the summer program a student must pay tuition, request financial aid or begin a payment plan prior to the wave deadline. Financial aid can be requested only after a student has been accepted.

Application WaveDecision Letter Sent via EmailPayment Due Date
Completed applications received by January 22ndJanuary 23rdFebruary 26th
Completed applications received between Jan. 23rd - Feb. 26thFebruary 27thApril 2nd
Completed applications received between Feb. 27th - April 2nd April 3rdMay 7th
Completed applications received between Apr. 3rd - May 7thMay 8thMay 22nd

2026 Early College Preparatory Programs

Female Cohort (FEMME)

The program’s goal is to encourage girls to choose careers in scientific and technological fields in which women are traditionally underrepresented. FEMME programs include the same curriculum, trips, speakers, etc. as our co-educational cohorts, but include a sense of unity between young girls in STEM. 

  • Environmental Science & Engineering (FEMME4) – Completing 4th Grade
  • Aeronautical Engineering (FEMME5) – Completing 5th Grade 
  • Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (FEMME6) – Completing 6th Grade (Accepting Waitlist Applications Only)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering (FEMME7) - Completing 7th Grade (Accepting Waitlist Applications Only)
  • Biomedical Engineering (FEMME8) – Completing 8th Grade 
  • Forensic Science (FEMME9) – Completing 9th Grade 
Co-educational Cohorts
  • Environmental Science & Engineering – Completing 4th Grade 
  • Aeronautical Engineering – Completing 5th Grade
  • Mechanical and Industrial Engineering – Completing 6th Grade (Accepting Waitlist Applications Only)
  • ExCITE - Energy & Sustainability – Completing 6th & 7th Grade (Accepting Waitlist Applications Only)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering - Completing 7th Grade (Accepting Waitlist Applications Only)
  • Biomedical Engineering – Completing 8th Grade 
  • Robotics – Completing 8th & 9th Grade (Accepting Waitlist Applications Only)
  • Forensic Science – Completing 9th Grade

Refund Policy: 

Application fees are non-refundable.

Tuition is refundable up to 60 days prior to the start of the program. After this date, tuition is non-refundable. A written request for the refund must be received by 11:59pm on Thursday, May 7th, 2026.

 

 

2026 Summer Program Application

Apply Here! Callout Link

Learn More about our Programs through our Final Report!

2023 ECPP Final Report Callout Link