Summer High School Institute

We are NOW accepting early bird applications for the 2020 UW Summer High School Institute!

(Due to previous issues with the application system, we have switched to a Google Form application. If you are unable to access the application, please contact us and we can have you apply through another format.)

Student Application        Recommendation Submissions        Upload Transcript - Counselors Only

The program's success begins with your efforts in the schools. Announcing the opportunity to 10th-grade students, encouraging students to apply, and helping students to takes a great deal of time. We appreciate the care and effort you devote to this project.

Students interested in attending HSI should finish the online application, which includes:

       -Basic information about the student, including awards and acheivements

       -A letter of Application (this should include the reasons for wanting to participate AND an explanation of what you hope to gain from the ecperience)

     

It is the responsibility of the student to inform their counselor that they are applying for the program and that their transcripts should be submitted online. They must also inform those who will be giving their letter of reccomendation to submit them online.

Student Selection

HSI is an enrichment program for high ability high school students. Nominees should be outstanding 10th-grade students who have many of the following traits, aptitudes, and behaviors:

• creativity, imagination, and curiosity
• initiative and motivation
• communication skills
• problem-solving skills
• insight
• humor
• enthusiasm about learning and life in general

Accepted students will receive a package in the mail including their acceptance letter and further paperwork.

 To be eligible to apply, students must:

• be in the 10th grade at a public or private high school in Wyoming;
• be current residents of Wyoming;
• intend to return to a Wyoming school for the next term; and
• be committed to participate fully and remain for the entire three weeks of the program.