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Every summer, high school students gather on the Carleton College campus for intensive academic experiences. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, Carleton offers the best of two worlds: the serenity of a beautiful 950-acre campus and the cultural opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Carleton offers unique learning opportunities designed to fit the interests of high school students from across the country. Faculty, staff, and student mentors promote an academically rigorous and supportive environment for all program participants. Faculty members design classes to encourage active participation in the learning process.

Engage your mind! Join a group of inquisitive, creative, and inspired students in an extraordinary summer academic experience.

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Welcome to Summer at Carleton!

A Carleton Liberal Arts Experience ParticipantCarleton Liberal Arts Experience

The CLAE program, designed for current high school sophomores, introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through a variety of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. Read more...


CSSI coverSummer Science Institute  (July 18 - August 6, 2010)

Taught by Carleton Science Faculty, this program is structured for college-bound high school sophomores and juniors who have a desire to learn how different areas of science all link together. Students have the opportunity to complete an independent study and earn college credit. Read more...

A Summer Writing Program ParticipantSummer Writing Program  (July 11 - July 30, 2010)

Designed for college-bound high school juniors with strong reading and writing abilities, the program teaches students how to compose academic papers similar to those they will write in college Students will complete three academic papers and have the opportunity to earn college credit. Each day begins with a lively discussion of literature. Read more...

Summer Teaching InstituteSummer Teaching Institute  (June 22 - June 25, 2010)

The Summer Teaching Institute is designed for teachers of existing or proposed advanced placement, enriched or accelerated classes for students in grades 9 through 12 who are capable of college-level work. Read more...

StaffEmployment for Carleton Students

There are many opportunities for Carleton students to work for the Summer Academic Programs office over the summer. The Summer Academic Programs office is designed for students to come and experience a glimpse of what Carleton has to offer. Read more...