Summer Enrichment 

Six-Week High School 

Open to High School Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and rising Seniors

9:00am to 3:00pm

The six-week Summer Enrichment Program at Chicago State University is designed for high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and rising seniors who have an interest in the health professions. Students selected will be involved in the following:

Academic Enrichment

Enrichment courses will include:

• Chemistry and Physics
• Algebra and Pre-Calculus
• English
• Reading
• Study Skills
• Medical Terminology

9th Grade

• English
• College Writing
• Biology
• Algebra
• Career Exploration

10th Grade

• Geometry
• Chemistry
• College Writing
• Career Exploration

11th Grade

• ACT Prep
• Algebra II / Trigonometry
• Anatomy / Physiology
• College Writing
• Career Exploration

12th Grade

• College Algebra
• Microbiology / Immunology
• College Writing
• Career Exploration

* Curriculum subject to change without notice

College Awareness activities will include:

• Admissions
• Financial Aid
• Academic Counseling

Career Awareness

Career activities will include:

• Health career exploration
• Visits to health care facilities
• Visits to health professions colleges
• Meeting health professionals

Qualifications

• Interest in a health profession
• 2.7 GPA (transcript required)
• Recommendations from either a high school teacher or guidance counselor; and
• Parental consent

Applications accepted starting: TBA

Deadline: TBA

Selection Criteria

• Completed application with required deposit
• Teacher Recommendations (2)
• 300 Word Personal Statement
• Level of Interest & Commitment
• Interview
• Academic Performance

Enrollment Fee

Cost: $500

DEPOSIT REQUIRED - $250

FINAL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY JUNE 28, current year

Program Benefits

Academic enrichment in mathematics, English and the sciences;
Opportunity to meet and interact with health care professionals and graduate students;
Opportunity to visit several health professional schools, programs and other biomedical facilities;

And more…

For more information contact: psims@csu.edu

Chicago State University
Office of Prehealth Professions Programs
Williams Science Center 221
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628