KU Summer Venture in Business (SVB)
Catalog organization: University of Kansas School of Business
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What Is KU Summer Venture in Business (SVB)?
The Summer Venture in Business is a pre-college summer academy housed in the University of Kansas School of Business for high school students interested in business. It familiarizes students with college life in and out of the classroom and serves as a pipeline to academic resources at KU. The 2026 session ran Sunday, July 19 to Friday, July 24.
Rising 11th and 12th graders who meet one academic pathway: a 3.4 or higher high school GPA (test-optional), or a Business Index of 5.55 or higher combining ACT or SAT scores and GPA. Priority goes to first-generation college students and students attending Title I or rural schools. Applications for 2026 closed February 13.
KU Summer Venture in Business (SVB) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 10–11 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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How to Apply to KU Summer Venture in Business (SVB)
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