Summer Start Program
Incoming freshman accepted into the HEOP and Young Scholars programs are required to attend a 4-week summer program of intensive academic, social, and cultural experiences to ease your transition to college. All Student Access and Achievement required paperwork must be completed, submitted and received to the university by June 14. Successful completion of the summer program is required for incoming freshmen to begin fall classes.
Timing: July 7 - August 1, 2025
During the summer program, HEOP students are required to take coursework that will count toward graduation requirements. The program is hybrid, part online and part on campus:
- Online: Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 18
- And then on campus: Sunday, July 21, to Friday, August 1. All students are required to live on campus from July 21 - August 1.
Students return to campus in August for the fall semester. Summer schedules will be based on your academic performance and your intended major. The following courses are offered during the summer program:
- English (ENGS 10, HEOP only)
- Fundamental Ideas in Mathematics (MTHS 101, HEOP only)
The department will fund required books for the summer. After committing to Nazareth University via the admissions dashboard, you will receive information with all the details regarding the Summer Start Program. All requested documents must be received prior to July 1, 2025, to attend Summer Start.
