Penn SAS High School Programs

Student Spotlight ⚡🔬

“I feel like I got a great idea of what being a physicist would actually be like… I loved it so much it basically cemented my decision to major in Physics when I go to college.”

From hands-on experiments to real insight into the scientific community, our Experimental Physics Research Academy helps students turn curiosity into clarity ✨

Student Spotlight 🧠✨

“I absolutely loved this course; it has given me a variety of things to think about when choosing my specialization/major. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have been taught by such knowledgeable professors, and I hope to study with UPenn in the future.”

From exploration to inspiration 💙 Our Neuroscience Research Academy empowers students to dive deep, discover new passions, and imagine what’s next.

FAQ Spotlight 💡

Can you juggle an internship, research, or another summer program while enrolled?

👉 For residential students: The answer is no. Because our programs are immersive and full-time, you won’t be able to participate in internships, research, jobs, or other summer programs at Penn or elsewhere during your session.
👉 For online students: You’re in charge of your own schedule, but we strongly encourage you to prioritize your program to get the most out of your experience!

✨ Bottom line: Give your summer program your full focus and make it count!

🧬Dive into the world of Genomics & Bioinformatics!

Join our Genomics and Bioinformatics Online Seminar and explore the powerful intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics. With the rapid rise of next-generation sequencing, there’s never been a better time to learn how to turn massive data into meaningful discoveries.

🧪 From theory to practice, you’ll build the skills to annotate genes, interpret scientific literature, and perform authentic research.

🚀 Ready to decode life at the molecular level?

Apply now! upenn.edu/highschool

Join our American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf Culture Online Seminar 🤟 where language meets culture, community, and connection.

Through immersive ASL practice (no spoken English!) and engaging weekly discussions, you’ll build real-world conversation skills while exploring the lived experiences, values, and perspectives of Deaf community members.

💬 Learn to share about yourself, navigate spaces, and express your needs
📍 Practice giving directions and storytelling in ASL
🌎 Deepen your cultural awareness and communication skills

Whether you're brand new to ASL or looking to expand your understanding, this seminar is your doorway into a vibrant community and language.

🌟 Develop the Leader Within 🌟

Join our Developing the Leader Within Online Seminar and unlock the skills to stand out, inspire others, and take initiative in every space you’re in 🙌

🚀 Build skills to lead teams, solve problems creatively, and communicate with impact through interactive, hands-on learning.

✨ Apply now!
🔗upenn.edu/highschool

🌱🌍 Global Food Systems: Online Seminar

Why does hunger persist in a world that produces enough food for all? In this thought‑provoking online seminar, students dive into the global food system to uncover the historical, political, and social forces that shape what we eat. Through history, sociology, and anthropology, explore food justice, climate impacts, and the power structures behind scarcity and surplus.

📖 Understand food & agriculture in world history
⚖️ Analyze ethics, policy, and food justice
🧠 Build college‑level reading, writing & argument skills

✍️🔬 Writing for Researchers: Online Seminar 🌍📚

Ever wonder why scholars in different fields seem to speak different “academic languages”? In this 3‑week online seminar, high school students explore how researchers across the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities ask questions, build arguments, and write to persuade their audiences. Learn how to evaluate research, develop your own project ideas, and present them with clarity and confidence.

🧠 Build research skills
📝 Strengthen academic writing
🎓 Discover what real scholars do

🚨 Deadline Alert! 🚨

This Friday, May 1st, is your last chance to apply for our open residential Summer Programs! 🌞📚

✅ Forensic Science Academy
✅ Writing and Research in the Age of AI Academy
✅ Pre-College Residential Program

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, explore, and get ahead this summer. Apply by May 1! ⏰✨

🔗 upenn.edu/highschool

✨ Academic English & University Readiness Academy Webinar ✨
📅 Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 8–9 a.m. ET

Join Program Director Dr. Kate Kinney and the Penn SAS High School Programs team for an informational webinar all about the Academic English and University Readiness Academy. Learn about the program experience, application process, and what your summer on Penn’s campus could look like!

🔗 hs.upenn.edu/events