Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Robotics with AI
Overview
An intensive 5-day program where rising juniors and seniors build AI-enabled robots from scratch using Python, C++, and machine learning. Students keep the robots they create and learn computer vision, deep learning, and autonomous navigation from expert faculty. Available as residential or commuter options.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,000
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Acceptance
Application review process; not stated as highly competitive.
Application requirements
Academic Transcript or Grade Report
Required for all applicants
Reference Contact Information
Required only if GPA below 3.0; provide school counselor, teacher, supervisor, or coach name, position, phone, and email
Essay
500-word essay on college experience goals and how the program will help prepare
Laptop
Must bring own laptop (Mac, Linux, or Windows); Chromebooks not compatible; sufficient free disk space and administrative rights required to install software; USB-C to USB-A adapter needed if laptop has only USB-C ports
Cost & sessions
Commuter Option B (Core Day, 8 AM–4 PM): $1,000/week includes breakfast, lunch, and course materials. Commuter Option A (Extended Day, 8 AM–6 PM): $1,250/week includes meals and programming. Residential: $2,375 for one week includes housing, three meals daily, evening programming, and materials. $500 nonrefundable deposit due within two weeks of acceptance; final payment due June 15, 2026.
Financial aid
Need-based financial assistance available and reviewed during admission. Free/Reduced Lunch Program participants receive $250 discount. Previous SBU pre-college program participants (ACE, ICPS, Pre-College STEM) receive $100 discount. Discounts are stackable. Future scholarship for students who enroll at SBU: $1,000–$2,000 over 4 years.
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