Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Introduction to Biotechnology
Overview
A one-week residential or commuter program for rising juniors and seniors focusing on biotechnology fundamentals, including hands-on lab work in GFP, bacterial transformation, DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, and protein purification.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,375
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Application requirements
Prerequisite
Must have completed Regents Life Science: Biology/Living Environment (NY students) or equivalent biology course
Academic Standing
Good academic standing; GPA 3.0+ preferred; reference required if below 3.0
Academic Transcript
Grade report or transcript required
Reference
One reference (required only if GPA below 3.0)
Essay
500-word essay
Age/Residency
Ages 15–17, U.S. residents; rising juniors and seniors only
Cost & sessions
Commuter Option B (Core Day, 1 week): $1,000; Commuter Option A (Extended Day, 1 week): $1,250; Residential (1 week): $2,375. $500 nonrefundable deposit applied to total. Final payment due June 15, 2026. Discounts available: $250 for Free/Reduced Lunch Program participants, $100 for SBU pre-college alumni (stackable).
Financial aid
Need-based financial assistance available and reviewed during admission process. Discounts: $250 for Free/Reduced Lunch Program participants; $100 for SBU pre-college alumni (ACE, ICPS, Pre-College STEM). Discounts are stackable. Post-program scholarship: $1,000 (NY residents) or $2,000 (out-of-state) over 4 years if participant later enrolls at Stony Brook University.
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SubjectsBiotechnology