Wake Forest University Summer Immersion

The **Wake Forest University Summer Immersion** program offers high school students the opportunity to explore potential majors and careers through focused academic and pre-professional experiences. Participants choose from a range of **academic immersion tracks**—such as business, health and medicine, law, technology, and the arts—designed and taught by Wake Forest faculty and industry professionals. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on projects, case studies, and group work, students gain a realistic sense of what it’s like to study and work in these fields at the college level. This program is well-suited for students who are: - Curious about specific career paths and want structured exposure - Ready for more rigorous, college-style learning - Looking to deepen an existing interest beyond their high school curriculum Participation can strengthen a **college application** by demonstrating intellectual curiosity, initiative, and the ability to engage with advanced material. Students often develop clearer academic goals, build experiences they can reference in application essays or interviews, and expand their network of peers and mentors. The program offers both on-campus and online options (availability varies by year), allowing students to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level. Interested students should visit the program website for current immersion tracks, application details, and eligibility information.