Mission

The purpose of Rowan University’s STEAM Academy is to educate and empower 21st century students in order to prepare them for a successful college and career path. We aim to provide multiple pathways to higher education for students with varying abilities and interests. We are committed to providing purposeful and engaging educational experiences as well as valuing the diversity of all students.

STEM + Art = STEAM

Rowan University’s STEAM Academy features instruction and presentations by top faculty whose diverse curriculum better prepares students for college and career paths in one of the fastest growing segments of today’s economy. What makes Rowan University’s STEAM Academy unique is the pairing of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with art, design, culture and humanities to provide an even more well-rounded experience.

The Academy

Open to students entering grades 7 through 12, the STEAM Academy combines academic excellence and engaging extracurricular activities with supportive guidance and supervision. With three distinct program options, the STEAM Academy offers students the opportunity to experience college life while preparing them for their futures. Students will gain valuable insight and practical tools that will better equip them to achieve their personal, educational and career goals. We have recently been rated top 30 pre-college summer programs for 2019 through College Consensus.

What to Expect

With a day-only program and two different residential programs, our three-week long STEAM Academy exposes high school students to college campus life while immersing them in STEAM-focused learning experiences and field trips. Residential students stay in supervised, on-campus housing, dine in Rowan’s cafeteria and at local restaurants, and enjoy our Recreation Center. Upon successful completion of the program, residential program students earn three transferable, college-level Rowan University credits.

Voyagers: Voyagers is a specially designed day program for students entering 7th through 9th grades in the fall. This program is a chance for students to experience the core of STEAM Academy (campus experience, personal development, and academic achievement) in a hands-on, holistic day program. This program runs Monday through Thrusday.

Navigation: Once a residential program only, we are now proud to offer a morning session, full day, as well as residential opionn. Sophomores, juniors and seniors complete a STEAM-focused college course of their choice, take field trips, and actively plan for their futures through immersive leadership training, career counseling, resume creation, and PSAT/SAT preparation.

Pathways: This rigorous residential program features a STEAM-focused college course of student's choice, as well as a research internship specifically focused on STEAM content that aligns with student's preferences. Designed to help student's grow academically and to create a more attractive college application, Pathways is open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Dates:

Voyagers Program (grades 7 though 9): July 10-July 20, 2023

Navagtion and Pathways Program (grades 10 through 12): July 9 (move in day)-July 21, 2023

Voyagers:

$660 (includes tuition, two daily meals and instruction/materials)

The Voyagers program runs Monday through Thursday from 8am to 3pm.

Navigation:

• Navigation Morning Session : Attend Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm for the three credit course. Breakfast, tuition, and textbooks are included. $1,000
• Navigation Daily Session: Attend Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm for accredited course, leadership and academic workshops. Breakfast and lunch are included. $1,500
• Navigation Weekly Session Attend Monday-Friday and stay overnight, going home on weekends. Accredited course, tuition, textbooks, room and board are included. $2,000
• Navigation Weeekends included Attend for two weeks, weekends included featuring exclusive academic field trips. $2,600

Pathways:

Residential only. Weekends off attendance costs $2,400 weekends include costs $3,000.

**Fully accredited college course included in all Navigation and Pathways sessionos 

Summer 2023 College courses

• Introduction to Watercolor (Art)
• Human Biology (Biology)
• Leading Among Diverse Perspectives (Education)
• Java Development (Computer Science)
• Film Production (Radio, Television, Film)
• Engineers of the Future (Engineering)

Apply Here!