Summer SessionUniversity of Cincinnati

Summer Session

Programs for College Students

Research Opportunities

SUMR-UC Undergraduate Student
Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research at the University of Cincinnati (SUMR-UC) is a 7-week, fully supported research opportunity for rising juniors and seniors sponsored by the Graduate School.  SUMR-UC provides undergraduates with an interest in pursuing graduate education an intensive, mentored research experience. Students selected for the program will work on projects under the supervision of advanced UC graduate students. Projects are available in a broad range of fields.

Arts and Humanities Programs

Accent
Accent is a chamber music and new music festival in which participants perform alongside outstanding artist-faculty. This one-week intensive program is opened by a faculty concert, and showcases its participants with concerts during the week. Daily master classes provide further performance opportunities. We welcome pre-formed ensembles.

The Art of the Piano: Summer Master Classes at CCM
Harken back to the time of Liszt for 5-8 hours of master classes every day with some of the finest master teachers of our time. Running June 18- July 1, this summer program presents over 50 hours of classes.

Classical Guitar Workshop
The workshop is a rich environment of players of all levels from all ages and geographical locations -- junior high school through college and graduate school, young professionals in music and other fields, and retirees. The common denominator is love for the classical guitar.

Great Wall International Music Academy
Held in Beijing, China during the summer holiday every year, The Great Wall International Music Academy (GWIMA) is a month-long classical music education summer institute for gifted string players at the age of 10 to 25 from China, the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe and around the world.

CCM Praque
Participants will have lessons with five different faculty artists, daily master classes, recital performances, faculty discussion groups, and individual sessions with renowned psychologist Carl Schwartz on maximizing performance potential.

Jump In! Program
CCM Preparatory invites people of all ages and abilities to check out our roster of more than 20 Jump In! courses in music, theater arts and dance. We offer youth productions of musical theatre shows, orchestra and band, even guitar, ukelele and world music drumming, plus ballet for all skill levels and adult drop-in programs in music, dance and theatre. Individual lessons are available year round, and group programs of various lengths will take place between June 10 and Aug. 10.

Munich Summer Curriculum
You are invited to participate in an exciting and demanding ten-week long Summer Curriculum: "Exploring New Media: Technology - Economics - Communication Sciences", offered by Munich's Ludwig - Maximilians - University and co-sponsored by The University of Cincinnati's Electronic Media Division.

International Experiences

STEMM Programs

Summer Premedical Enrichment Program (SPEP)
The Summer Premedical Enrichment Program (SPEP) is a six-week residential summer program for 18 college juniors, seniors, and post-baccalaureate premedical students from the U.S. Students receive intensive exposure to medicine as a career through tours, speakers, seminars, and shadowing.

Summer Surgery Experience and Summer Neuroscience Experience Programs for College Students
The Summer Surgery Experience (SSE) and the Summer Neuroscience Experience (SNE) are each 10-day intensive immersion programs for academically talented undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Research Programs:

Research, Observation, Service, Education (ROSE) Program for Pre-Medical College Students
The ROSE program is part internship, part early acceptance to medical school, and part mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to provide high ability, intellectually curious pre-medical college students opportunities to connect with University of Cincinnati College of Medicine faculty.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Membrane Science, Technology, and Bio-Applications
10-week full-time residential faculty-mentored Undergraduate Summer Research Training Program in Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy.

Cancer and Cell Biology SURF Program (CCB SURF)
The most important part of your summer experience will be ten weeks of laboratory research in an area of your interest, directed by an experienced mentor.

Cincinnati Children's SURF Program (CCHMC SURF)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers undergraduates the chance to explore clinical and basic science research in laboratories in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics SURF Program (ASPET SURF)
Full-Time 10-week Undergraduate Summer Research Training Program in Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and the Genome Research Institute.

Physicians Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) SURF Program (PSTP SURF)
This program is designed and provides experience for individuals who have a potential interest in combined MD/PhD training. It offers hands-on research experience in a medical school setting, with concomitant opportunity to determine how that research can contribute to the understanding and treatment of disease.

Research & Graduate Education SURF Program (RGE SURF)
We typically award research fellowships to 150 undergrads each summer, who come to Cincinnati from colleges and universities across the US, to participate in research projects in our laboratories, and to learn how to prepare for a career in research.

NSF Chemistry Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
The 10-week summer research program to work with nationally and internationally known faculty on research projects in a wide range of areas.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Undergraduate Summer Research Training Programs ranging from molecular biology to animal psychology and behavior. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15.

Summer Undergraduate Research Training Program in Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Seeking undergraduate students, especially women and underrepresented minorities, who wish a quality laboratory research experience in preparation for pursuing an advanced graduate degree and a future career as one of the next generation biomedical science leaders.

Graduate Students:

Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP)
The Summer Surgery Experience (SSE) and the Summer Neuroscience Experience (SNE) are each 10-day intensive immersion programs for academically talented undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.