Applications for the 2026 Edge summer college program are open for high-achieving students now in their sophomore or junior year of high school.
From July 19–Aug. 8, 2026, students can earn three to six college credits with many engaging offerings from around UD’s Newark campus. Attendees will also learn about the college search and admissions process, build friendships and take day trips to attractions and major cities in the Northeast U.S.
Learn more about Edge and encourage students to apply by our May 1 priority deadline.
College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI) is for rising 9—12 grade students from Delaware. We offer a free summer college readiness program for first-generation college students and low-income students (i.e. students who qualify for free or reduced lunch). If you know qualifying students who are ready for a life-changing pre-collegiate experience, please encourage them to apply before April 15, 2026!
Forensic Science June 22–26
-Solve mysteries while learning the basics of forensic analysis
-Work hands-on with experts in UD’s medical and molecular sciences lab facility
-Visit crime labs and crime scene investigation units
Autonomous Driving Academy July 6–10
- Work as a team to assemble and program autonomous robots in UD’s internationally known Connected and Autonomous Research Lab.
- Develop programming skills in Python, C++ and ROS (Robot Operating System).
- Gain insights into potential career paths in the rapidly growing autonomous driving and robotics sectors
Podcasting June 22–26
-Offered in collaboration with UD’s Department of English
-Create a podcast that shows understanding of narrative structure, audience engagement and effective use of audio elements
-Designed for high school students interested in writing, storytelling, journalism, communication, music, popular culture, digital marketing, debate, web accessibility and multimedia design
Neuroscience June 22–26
- Learn from UD faculty and graduate students specializing in neuroscience
- Designed for high school students interested in neuroscience or related fields such as psychology, biology or medicine
- Participate in a team-based capstone project presented to a panel of neuroscience experts
Pending UD Faculty Senate approval, registration coming soon
