# Cornell Programs for High School Students

Cornell runs engineering academies (CURIE and CATALYST, built for students underrepresented in the field), residential Summer College courses, and research bootcamps down to nanofabrication.

CURIE and CATALYST are low-cost and selective — the strongest Cornell lines for engineering-bound applicants.

6 verified Cornell programs, 3 free. Official site: https://www.cornell.edu

## Programs (6 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cornell Math Explorers Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cornell-math-explorers) | Cornell University | $2,500 | in_person | Grades 9–10 | 2026-12-01 |
| [Cornell NanoBiotechnology Bootcamp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cornell-nanobiotech-boot-camp) | Cornell University | $1,200 | in_person | Grades 10–11 | Rolling |
| [Cornell University Summer College](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cornell-university-summer-college) | Cornell University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-01 |
| [CURIE Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/curie-academy) | Cornell University College of Engineering | $2,000 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | Rolling |
| [Psychology Research Opportunity](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/psychology) | Cornell University | Free | hybrid | All grades | 2027-06-01 |
| [CATALYST Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/catalyst-academy) | Cornell University College of Engineering | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | Rolling |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Cornell offer programs for high school students?

Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 6 verified Cornell programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. Cornell runs engineering academies (CURIE and CATALYST, built for students underrepresented in the field), residential Summer College courses, and research bootcamps down to nanofabrication.

### Are any Cornell high school programs free?

Yes — 3 of the Cornell programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Funded programs are often the most selective, so apply early and to more than one.

### Which Cornell deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Cornell Math Explorers Program (December 1, 2026); Cornell University Summer College (June 1, 2027); Psychology Research Opportunity (June 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official Cornell page.

### How competitive are Cornell programs?

It varies widely within one organization — flagship selective programs sit alongside broad-access options. Read each listing's eligibility, and treat the selective ones as reach applications: apply to several programs across organizations rather than betting a summer on one.

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