VIP's Summer Link to College program gives rising high school juniors from our partner VIP schools the chance to spend five days living on the beautiful University of Denver campus as they experience their first taste of college life. From dorm living to university classes, workshops, cultural events, and more, Summer Link is designed to demystify the postsecondary academic experience and encourage students to continue into higher education after graduating high school.
This year, VIP expects to host more than 80 Summer Link participants from August 2nd through 6th. Students must commit to attend all five days. Applications for 2022 are now being accepted!
Ongoing interaction and mentor support from DU/VIP student leaders
Intensive academic classes taught by DU professors
Workshops in leadership, financial aid, time management, study skills, and cultural field trips
On-campus housing and dining
Follow-up activities during the academic year on how to prepare for college and the future
Who Should Apply?
Summer Link is designed for students with strong academic interests and potential. It is intended to support and empower those who plan to attend college, as well as those who may think college is not accessible to them. Participants must commit to attend all five days.
The program is available exclusively to rising high school juniors from DU's partner VIP schools:
Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver Center for International Studies
Denver School of Science & Technology: Green Valley Ranch
Denver School of Science & Technology: Stapleton
East High School
Hinkley High School
Pinnacle Charter School
South High School
West Campus
High School Presentations
We would love to come to your partner VIP high school and present the Summer Link program to your sophomore students! We can go to their classes, advisories, or meet during their lunch period. If you're interested, please email linda.quintanar@du.edu to propose dates and times for us to present in the next few weeks.
How to Apply
You can apply online today at the links below! The deadline to submit an application is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 18th, 2022. Students will be selected and notified during the first week of May.