Summer STEM is an opportunity to try engineering for the first time or to dive deeper into engineering team work. Each 3- or 6-week class covers college-level topics and activities completed by The Cooper Union undergraduates in their first or second year or explores student and faculty research projects. Current high school students in grades 9, 10, and 11 can apply. This selective program encourages all curious, compassionate, and college-interested students to apply regardless of prior experience.
Location(s)
- The Cooper Union, New York
Schedule
Three-week courses:
- Session 1: July 6 - July 23, 2026
- Session 2: July 27 - August 13, 2026
Six-week courses:
- July 6 - August 13, 2026
Cost/Compensation
- 3 weeks: $3,150
- 6 weeks: $5,150
Eligibility Requirements
- Current high school students in grades 9, 10, and 11
Deadline
- March 22, 2026
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- A high school transcript
- A letter of recommendation
- Applicants must engineer or sketch a prototype (more explained in the application), and write about it
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- Low and moderate income families can apply for financial aid.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Applications open January 25th, 2025
Have other questions?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private college in New York City. Peter Cooper founded the institution in 1859 after learning about the government-supported École Polytechnique in France.
With an average enrollment of about 450 undergraduate students, the Albert Nerken School of Engineering is the largest of The Cooper Union’s schools. The school maintains small class sizes in courses and laboratories in order to provide personal attention. It offers bachelor of engineering (B.E.) degree programs in chemical, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering. In addition, the school offers a general engineering program (B.S.E.). This program empowers students to create their own curricula in those areas of engineering that cross traditional boundaries—like computer science, entrepreneurship, biomedical, energy, sustainability, infrastructure, environmental, mechatronics, and robotics.
