Summer Scholars
Aquinas College offers high school students who have completed their junior year the opportunity to get a head start on college. Take a class. Take two. You get the college credit and never pay a dime in tuition. We'll even hand you a scholarship to Aquinas College should you decide to pursue a degree with us once you graduate.
Known for its outstanding faculty and deep commitment to undergraduate teaching, Aquinas College offers an intensive, enriching summer program for academically talented high school students. We provide a stimulating and challenging intellectual environment permeated with faith. Our summer scholars can expect to learn at a high level, receive personal attention from our renowned faculty, make lasting friendships and have a lot of fun. We can't think of a downside. Can you?
So, go ahead, check us out. Do something productive with your summer. Make it happen.
Summer Scholar Requirements
- Completion of junior year of high school
- Minimum 3.5 grade point average
- Completion of Summer Scholars application with your guidance counselor's signature
- Official high school transcripts
- All courses must be approved by the Liberal Arts Department Chair
Sample Courses
- English Composition I
- English Composition II
- Introduction to Psychology
- College Algebra
- Introduction to Computers
Benefits
- Take up to six hours of college credit tuition-free.
- Learn in a small, Christ-centered environment.
- Receive a $1,000 scholarship for successfully completing the courses should you decide to enroll in Aquinas College upon graduation from high school.
What will it cost to become a Summer Scholar? Nothing, except the cost of books.
So . . . what are you waiting for? Talk to your high school guidance counselor today. Find out just how bright your future can be at Aquinas college.
Did you know?
Summer Scholar Program recipients must maintain a collegiate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale to continue their eligibility.