--- title: "High School Programs | School of Engineering" url: "/academics/engineering/high-school-programs" type: page date: 2026-06-05 updated: 2026-06-05 --- # High School Programs | School of Engineering Residential Summer Engineering Program residential # High School Programs The School of Engineering offers several programs throughout the year that introduce high school students to the field of engineering. Through hands-on labs, faculty instruction, and visits across New York City, students explore the disciplines that shape the built world and discover whether an engineering future is right for them. ## Residential Summer Engineering Program From August 2 to 8, 2026, high school students interested in engineering are invited to live on campus and learn the fundamentals of chemical, civil, environmental, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering while exploring New York City. Participants meet industry professionals for career development and take part in hands-on activities in the engineering labs. The total cost of attendance is $2,500, inclusive of tuition, room and board, all supplies, and events. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is credited toward the cost of attendance. Applications open January 16, 2026 and close February 28, 2026, with acceptances by March 15, 2026 and final registration with deposit due April 15, 2026. ### Eligibility Students must be currently enrolled in 10th or 11th grade and be 16 years or older at the time they attend the program. ### Contact Anirban De, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Phone: 718-862-7307. Email: . [Apply Now](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/residential_engineering_summer_program) Chemical Engineering Summer Program chemical ## Chemical Engineering Summer Program From July 27 to 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, this four-day program introduces rising high school juniors and seniors to the discipline of chemical engineering. Participants gain an appreciation for the broad range of fields where chemical engineers play a vital role, including biotechnology, green and sustainable engineering, semiconductor materials, biomedicine, food engineering, renewable energy, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. As the program reminds students, chemical engineering is not just chemistry. This immersive, hands-on program is led by faculty and students from the [Chemical Engineering Department](/academics/schools-and-departments/school-of-engineering/.chemical-dept/index.php) at Manhattan University. ### What to Expect During the four days, students learn about the chemical engineering profession and its opportunities, participate in interactive activities and team-based challenges, engage with faculty through instruction and Q&A, interact with alumni and practicing engineers, tour laboratories and facilities, and learn about college applications, admissions, and financial aid. Those who complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion and a $75 application fee waiver toward Manhattan University's Chemical Engineering B.S. program. ### Program Fee Early registration is $400 prior to June 1, and $450 through July 1. The fee includes a daily light breakfast and a program t-shirt. ### How to Participate Step 1: Complete the Program Registration Form to reserve a participant's spot and submit required student and contact information. [Register to Attend](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/chemical_engineering_summer_program) Step 2: After completing registration, submit payment using the Program Payment Form to finalize enrollment. [Make a Payment](https://secure.touchnet.net/C20126_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=700&SINGLESTORE=true) Please note: Registration and payment are completed through separate forms. Both steps are required to confirm participation. ### Contact Rich Carbonaro, Chemical Engineering Department. Email: . Mechanical Engineering Summer Institute mechanical-summer ## Mechanical Engineering Summer Institute From July 6 to August 13, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Mechanical Engineering Summer Institute is designed for high school students who want to explore mechanical engineering through hands-on learning with students, faculty, and professionals in the field. Each week focuses on a different sub-area of the discipline, and students may participate in one to six weeks. ### Weekly Focus - Week 1 (July 6 to 9): Overview of Mechanical Engineering - Week 2 (July 13 to 16): Aerospace - Week 3 (July 20 to 23): Artificial Intelligence - Week 4 (July 27 to 30): Robotics - Week 5 (August 3 to 6): Biomechanics - Week 6 (August 10 to 13): Game Design in Mechanical Engineering ### What to Expect Each weekly module includes hands-on workshops and lectures led by mechanical engineering faculty, tours of laboratories and facilities, and information sessions on student life, career paths, and how to apply. Students also see presentations from clubs and project teams and take part in design challenges and friendly competitions. Those who complete at least one week receive a Certificate of Completion and a no-cost application to Manhattan University's engineering program, a $75 value. ### Program Fee and Deadlines The fee is $500 per week, and enrollment is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline is May 16. Registration is fully refundable, minus a $50 processing fee, through May 9, and non-refundable after that date. ### How to Participate Step 1: Complete the Institute Registration Form to select program weeks and submit student and contact information. [Register for the Institute](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/mechanical_engineering_summer_institute) Step 2: After completing registration, submit payment for each selected week using the Program Payment Form to confirm enrollment. [Make a Payment](https://secure.touchnet.net/C20126_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=27&SINGLESTORE=true) Please note: Registration and payment are completed through separate steps. Both are required to secure a participant's spot. ### Contact Kathy Balaj. Email: . Phone: 718-862-7145. Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Program electrical-computer ## Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Program From Circuits to Artificial Intelligence: Electrical and Computer Engineering's Week runs July 27 to 30, 2026. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Program is a hands-on experience for high school students curious about how technology, data, and engineering shape the modern world. Through workshops, interactive labs, and real-world challenges, participants explore power and renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics, electronic design, cybersecurity, and bioengineering. ### Program Details The full-day, on-campus program runs July 27 to 30, 2026, with competitions included. It is non-residential and open to rising 10th and 11th graders. Cost of attendance is $400 for registration prior to May 1 and $500 through July 1. Enrollment is limited. ### Professional Trips and Industry Connections Participants take exclusive professional trips to leading technology companies, innovation labs, and engineering research centers. Students engage directly with faculty, accomplished alumni, and industry professionals, gaining firsthand insight into emerging technologies, engineering careers, and academic pathways. ### How to Participate Step 1: Complete the Program Registration Form to submit student and contact information and reserve a spot in the program. [Register for the Program](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/ece_engineering_summer_program) Step 2: After completing registration, submit payment using the Program Payment Form to confirm participation. [Make a Payment](https://secure.touchnet.net/C20126_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=51&clearPreview=true&SINGLESTORE=true) Please note: Registration and payment are completed through separate steps. Both are required to finalize enrollment. ### Contact Dr. Wafa Elmannai. Email: . Summer Engineering Awareness Program summer-engineering-awareness ## Summer Engineering Awareness Program For 40 years, Manhattan University has introduced high school students to careers in engineering, math, and science through the Summer Engineering Awareness Program. This intensive program for rising juniors and seniors is offered free of charge and is geared toward minority and female students in the New York City metro area. It is directed by [Walter P. Saukin, Ph.D.](https://mcquad.org/2019/04/17/worth-training-for/), associate professor of civil engineering, and sponsored by the ACE Mentorship Program, the Metropolitan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the New York Building Foundation, the General Contractors' Association, The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation, the New York Power Authority, and individual and corporate sponsors. ### What to Expect The program focuses on science, engineering, and the college admission process. Participants learn about chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering and physics through hands-on laboratory experiments, with topics that include AI strategies, robotics, green buildings and sustainability, geotechnical engineering, and computer-aided design. Students hear from guest speakers, take a field trip to a structural design company, get information on scholarships and financial aid, learn about Air Force ROTC opportunities, and explore engineering careers in law, business, medicine, and education. ### 2026 Program Dates - 10-day program: July 6 to 10 and July 13 to 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 6-day program 1: June 25 to 27 and June 29 to July 1, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 6-day program 2: July 20 to 24 and July 27, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All programs and related details are subject to change based on funding. ### How to Apply Participant selection is based in part on strong mathematics and science skills, as well as interest in or curiosity about engineering. Registered students may contact Dr. Saukin at 718-862-7171 or with any questions. [Register to Attend](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/summer_engineering_program_registration) ### Support the Program The Summer Engineering Awareness Program is a key part of Manhattan University's effort to expose minority and women high school students to STEM careers early and to recruit them for its ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering programs. Thanks to corporate and individual support, students participate for free. Donor benefits include exposure to engineering students and parents, the opportunity to visit and participate in the program, and acknowledgment in the Honor Roll of Donors. [Donate](https://connect.manhattan.edu/seap) white 1 High school engineering programs at Manhattan University in NYC. Explore summer programs with hands-on labs across six engineering disciplines.