Summer Programs for HS Students
There’s no better time to connect with Fordham than in the summer. You have time off, and you may even want to explore our campuses and New York City. Take advantage of the array of on-campus and virtual summer courses and programs we have on offer.
Choose from programs that interest you such as:
Gain College Experience Next Summer!
June 23-27 | July 7-17 | July 21-31 | July 21-25 | July 28-August 1
- The Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive college experience for high school students that includes exciting courses in a range of academic disciplines, on-campus residential opportunities, and college preparation. Course options include offerings in Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Real Estate Development, and more.
July 1-August 5
- Select college-level courses are available to Fordham’s Pre-College scholars and allow students the chance to earn college credits while sharing the classroom with current undergraduates and Fordham faculty.
Try Out A Business Program
Gabelli School of Business
Each of the Gabelli School’s three summer programs is designed specifically for high school students. In just a few days, you can get a firsthand idea of what it's like to study business in college. The programs will be offered via Zoom or on campus.
Selected summer course offerings:
June 16-20 (no longer accepting applications)
June 23-27 (no longer accepting applications)
July 21-25 (no longer accepting applications)
July 28-August 1
Taught by Jim Gannon, Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI)
The Finance Institute is geared toward students who are considering studying finance in college or who want to learn to manage their own finances.
You will learn about financial markets, stocks and bonds, alternative investments, risk management, ethics, and industry trends.
June 23-27
Taught by Al Bartosic, Executive Director, Fordham Foundry
High school juniors and seniors can explore entrepreneurship in New York City at the Foundry, Fordham’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
During one focused week, you will work with talented, committed peers to develop a new business idea and pitch it to a panel of professors. You will also visit a startup incubator to see firsthand what the startup environment is like. You might even discover how you can help change the world.
July 7-11
Taught by Jim Gannon, Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI)
This one week program is designed for students interested in learning more about global financial markets and global investment opportunities.
Areas of focus will include: history of the postwar era to globalization; Foreign Exchange (F/X); global finance topics; global trade; and future trends in globalization, emerging markets, and Brexit.
Invest In Her: Financial Literacy and Leadership for Women
July 14-18
Taught by Kelly Ulto and Rosa Romero, Associate Clinical Professors of Accounting & Taxation
The Gabelli School of Business is pleased to offer a women in business program geared towards female high school students curious about the possibility of studying business and holding leadership positions in their future. This program could put you significantly ahead and give you the confidence to succeed!
Prepare for Future Educational and Employment Goals
Center for Community Engaged Learning
CCEL is proud to support programs at Fordham this summer that will offer high school students meaningful, impactful experiences in preparation for future educational and employment goals.
July 13-25, 2025
Visions of the Good is a free residential philosophy class for New York City high school students.
You will live on campus during the program, receive a stipend for your participation, and learn from Fordham University professors. The summer program will be followed by a year-long mentoring program where you will reinforce essential life and college-readiness skills.