Modeled after undergraduate curriculum, this program gives students the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on Eckerd College's prime waterfront campus on the Gulf of Mexico. Animal Studies is an interdisciplinary major that blends natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to examine human-animal relationships while building research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Core topics include animal behavior and training, animal research and observation strategies, animal rescue and rehabilitation, animals in literature and field guides, animals in entertainment, and animal-assisted therapy/interventions. Students will attend classes led by Eckerd faculty, participate in wildlife research on campus, and visit local aquaria, zoos, or shelters.

A 2-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students choose any two seminars from an extensive list designed to expand academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Includes admissions workshop and social activities. Residential option available.

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors explore two subjects of their choice and experience college life. Available in residential or commuter formats. Two-week program from June 14-26, 2026.

A 2-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students choose any two seminars from an extensive list designed to expand academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Includes admissions workshop and social activities. Commuter option available.

Six-week residential or commuter program. Take 2 traditional courses with Tufts faculty, earn college credit, take College Prep 101, go on local college tours, have a dedicated student support advisor. July 5 - August 14, 2026.

Two-week or four-week summer residential program for rising juniors and seniors in high school. Session I: July 5-17, Session II: July 19-31, 2026. Students can try on college for size with residential experience.

A 2-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students choose any two seminars from an extensive list designed to expand academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Includes admissions workshop and social activities. Residential option available.

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors explore two subjects of their choice and experience college life. Available in residential or commuter formats. Two-week program from July 5-17, 2026.

A 2-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students choose any two seminars from an extensive list designed to expand academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Includes admissions workshop and social activities. Commuter option available.

A 2-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students choose any two seminars from an extensive list designed to expand academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Includes admissions workshop and social activities. Residential option available.

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors explore two subjects of their choice and experience college life. Available in residential or commuter formats. Two-week program from July 19-31, 2026.

A 2-week program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students choose any two seminars from an extensive list designed to expand academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Includes admissions workshop and social activities. Commuter option available.