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Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Psychology Institute
Overview
A 6-day residential summer program exploring psychology and neuroscience through lectures, hands-on labs including sheep brain dissection, and student research projects. Students learn about emotions, the disordered brain, sensation, perception, and addiction while earning a Wake Forest University Certificate of Completion.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1355 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions; selective application process with specific acceptance rate not disclosed
Application requirements
Essays
Two essays responding to question prompts
Recommendation
Letter from teacher, school counselor, or administrator
GPA
Self-reported GPA (transcript not required)
Application Fee
$60 non-refundable
English Proficiency
Fluent in English
Disciplinary Record
Clean high school disciplinary record
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,500 plus $60 non-refundable application fee and $550 non-refundable deposit to secure seat after acceptance. Cost subject to change per year.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarship funding available (funding exhausted for Summer 2026 as of publication date). International students not eligible for need-based aid or scholarships.
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Wake Forest Summer Immersion Online Psychology Course
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