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The information here provides details of the application process.

Please use the application form link below to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Notice

We are planning for the summer camp, but our ability to hold the camp will be subject to College requirements.  Full COVID vaccination and booster documentation will be required for all campers.  There are no exceptions to this requirement.  In the event summer activities on campus are canceled, application and camp fees will be reimbursed.

Who should apply?

High school students that rank in the top 30% of their class and have an interest in engineering or medicine.  Applicants must have successfully completed one year of high school math and science.

Camp Costs

The full week of residence camp costs $1,850 (plus a non-refundable $39 application fee).  This fee covers tuition, educational materials, room & board, and entertainment expenses. Currently, financial aid and scholarships are not available through the College and students must reside on campus for the camp duration.  Camp participants must provide their own transportation to and from campus in Ewing, New Jersey. 

Important Dates

Program DatesJuly 17-21, 2023 (arrival July 16, 2023) 

Possible additional camp week: July 10-14, 2023 (arrival July 9, 2023) – This week may be added depending on the number of applications received within the priority application period.

Seats are limited. Priority application deadline is April 7, 2023.  Rolling admission thereafter will be based on available space.

All applicants will be notified of acceptance decisions by May 5, 2023. 

Full camp payment will be due before June 16, 2023.

Application Requirements

In addition to general parent and student information, the application form will request:

  1. A 250-word student statement about their interest in Biomedical Engineering and what they would like to learn by participating
  2. Name and email contact information for a teacher recommendation.  This teacher should be in the student’s high school and have taught the student in a STEM subject (science, technology, math, or pre-engineering subjects).  Please have the student ask the teacher to be a recommender prior to submitting the application.

Application form

Access the application form here.

Camp Brochure

Download the camp brochure here.