Immersive Stage
The College & Career Lab Immersive Stage allows students to further explore a content area they learned about during the exploratory stage. The 1-3 week summer program is designed for rising 10th to post-secondary students. Only students who participated in College & Career Lab Exploratory Stage are eligible to apply.
Through content deep dives and continuous workshops, CCL Scholars develop skills to thrive in the college and post-secondary pathways application, enrollment, and persistence process while gaining experiences directly related to career readiness.
CCL Scholars in the Immersive Stage will receive content-specific college-level courses, experiential learning, a specialized curriculum for developing leadership, networking, and college and post-secondary preparation skills. Paid internship opportunities are available to rising 12th grade and post-secondary CCL students.
CCL Scholars are expected to participate in one Practice Lab session in the fall and spring semesters each year and should consider themselves a CCL Scholar until they complete the program, the summer after high school graduation. All students will receive a completion certificate, NYU transcript with the non-credit program listed, and be invited to participate in all future College & Career Lab programming.
Eligibility
- Must be a previous CCL program participant from 2023
Application Information & Process
To be considered for admission you must submit:
• The online application (available via email)
• One required 100 word short answer question or program specific question
Students will rank their Immersive Program course choice in order of preference. Every year, you will have the opportunity to attend the CCL Immersive program and we will continue adding courses to our list!
Please note that space is limited in each Immersive course. If you do not get the program of your choice CCL will prioritize you for your first choice the next summer.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on March 31st, 2024.
Your Contact and Biographical Information
• In order to apply for an NYU summer program, you will need to submit your application using an email address that you can easily access.
• We encourage you to use an email address that you are currently using to complete school-related work. However, most school email addresses block NYU communications, and you may miss an important email from us so we encourage you to check your ‘Spam’ folder frequently.
• If you only have a school email account, we encourage you to use your parent/guardian’s email address or create an additional email account on Google. Email communication you may receive from College & Career Lab includes:
• Notifications of program acceptance
• Important updates regarding your application
• Next steps for program acceptance
• NYU policies and forms
Short Answer Question
• We want to learn more about your current interests and future aspirations, and how your experiences have shaped those interests. The required short-answer question listed below is designed to help you communicate these topics.
• We highly recommend preparing your response to the short answer question prior to opening the application. You can do this using a word processing software or type it out in an email and copy and paste your typed responses into the application page.
• If you are having difficulty with the short answer question, we recommend reaching out to a counselor or teacher at your school. They can help you draft, edit, and revise your response before submission.
Choice Ranking
• Due to limited space in each immersive course, students will be asked to rank their course preferences. We will try to match students to their top choice.
• If students do not get their first choice, they have the opportunity to attend CCL’s Immersive program from now until after high school graduation and will be able to choose another immersive experience the following summer.
Citizenship Information
• Your citizenship status does not affect your admission into the College & Career Lab.
If you are having problems filling out the application online, please email us at collegecareerlab@nyu.edu so we can assist you.
Short Answer: 100 words minimum (Required)
Please describe your interest in your top choice. Why are you interested in this field of study? What do you hope to learn by spending the summer with your top choice program?
Tandon: CS4CS Specific Question
The Center for K12 is intended to lift up and give opportunities to communities underrepresented in STEM. How do you think you contribute to your STEM community?
Wagner Democracy Scholars Specific Question
What is an issue you have a burning desire to know more about? Why?
*Admission into the College & Career Lab does not guarantee admission into New York University or any other university. For more information on how to apply for an undergraduate degree at NYU, visit: Undergraduate Admissions.*
Important Dates
- Application Opens: February 1st, 2024
- Application Closes: 11:59 PM March 31st, 2024
Students are automatically admitted to CCL based on continuous participation in CCL including Practice Labs. Content area designation is sent in mid-May 2024
- Will be held online, on July 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM
- All students will pick up their program materials on July 8th, 2024 unless otherwise noted
Scholars admitted to Wagner or Tandon programs will have two orientation commitments.
- For two weeks from July 8th – August 2nd, 2024
Dates and times vary for content specific programs and will run no more than 1-3 weeks during the month of July and into August
- Friday, August 2nd, 2024 from 5:00 – 6:45 PM
All stages and content areas will be celebrated on this date
Course Descriptions
Classes will take place Monday-Friday beginning in July* at NYU’s Washington Square or Tandon Campus with additional coursework required outside of class.
A typical day* is as follows:
- 9:00 AM: Arrival and Breakfast
- 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Content area lectures, workshops, and site visits
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch
- 1:30 – 2:30 PM: CCL curriculum
- 10th Grade: Presentation Skils + Post-Secondary Options
- 11th Grade: Networking and Post-Secondary Planning
- 12th Grade: College or Post-Secondary Application Preparation + Essay Writing
- Internship: Career Development
- Post-Secondary Students: Life Skills and Transitions
Meals, transportation (MTA card), materials, and advising support will be provided throughout the duration of the program.
Session 1: July 9th - July 19th
2-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 9TH – JULY 19TH)
The NYU Neuroscience Outreach Group’s (NOGN) content area will include a lecture and activity each day with a mini-presentation project focused on learning to navigate scientific research journals. CCL Scholars will spend their time investigating concepts in neuroanatomy, learning, memory, diseases of the brain, the senses, and careers in neuroscience. Activities may include sheep brain dissection, drawing of the brain through an artist’s perspective, and more. This Immersive Program seeks to engage students in the exciting field of neuroscience and understand how science can unlock the brain’s many mysteries.
2-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 9TH – JULY 19TH)
The MCC Media Lab is a digital media incubator and learning space overseen by a collective comprising of faculty and undergraduate students within the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at NYU Steinhardt. CCL Scholars will be introduced to the field and guiding concepts of media studies. There will be a focus on the intersection of social justice and media studies, where scholars will learn from visiting guests offering post-collegiate career options. Scholars will work in groups on a media-making sound project that engages in topic analysis and research. These soundscapes, podcasts, or sound experiments will be made available on a class WordPress blog that students create by authoring copy and providing images.
2 WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 9TH – July 19TH)
Introduction to XR (eXtended Reality) is led by staff from NYU’s Center for Faculty Advancement iTLAB and will provide CCL Scholars with an introduction to extended reality technologies, specifically focusing on virtual reality, which is seeing the fastest growth in the early 2020s. The goal of the iTLAB is to provide scholars with guidance using VR hardware, software tools, and immersive experiences, which students will use to create a project connecting virtual reality to their immediate area of interest – it can be a design for a game or experience, a piece of art or engineering (created in VR or for VR), a short essay or story, or any idea that is feasible within the time and resources available.
*Some users find virtual reality uncomfortable, particularly those with motion sensitivity, so students should take this into consideration. Additionally, there may be instances where a student wishes to explore a tool or software (e.g., Sketchfab) requiring the creation of an account, which in turn may need the approval of a parent or guardian.
Session 2: July 22nd - August 2nd
2 WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 22ND – AUGUST 2ND)
The Tisch School of the Arts– Interactive Telecommunications Program dives into two areas of exploration for CCL Scholars.
Mobile App Development: What’s the most important device in your daily life? Your smartphone of course! CCL Scholars will learn to create their very own smartphone apps that they can share with their friends and family. In this course, they’ll learn how to make web-based and mobile apps that leverage the unique capabilities of smartphones. Scholars will use the creative coding platform p5js to do rapid prototyping of graphics, animation, sound, and video. They will learn how to tap into the sensors in smartphones to develop a wide variety of apps for gaming, playing with photos and live video, and creating and manipulating other types of media. They’ll navigate other unique features of the smartphone such as its ability to recognize touch, gestures, motion, and more.
Reuse and Recycle: So you’re getting a new phone? STOP! Don’t throw that old one out! And save the box too! CCL Scholars will innovate by using old things in new ways. They will keep electronic waste out of our environment by re-inventing old phones as single-use appliances. Scholars will unlock the unique smart features of older phones and turn themselves into smart environmental stewards.
No prior programming experience is required. Students will be provided with an Android smartphone and a laptop to experiment with during the class.
*This program will run on Tandon’s campus and students will be required to participate in designated CCL summer activities for check-ins with the program
Not Running Summer 2024
2-WEEK PROGRAM (July 15TH-July 26TH)
This Tisch School of the Arts: Film and Television content area is a filmmaking class that is focused on the art and craft of the personal video essay. Students will identify, research, and explore subject matter that has some biographical basis in their life. The program is taught by Rick Litvin, faculty at NYU Tisch’s Undergraduate Department of Film and Television. Professor Litvin is a filmmaker, songwriter, photographer, and educator.
2-WEEK PROGRAM
The NYU Philosophy Outreach Group’s “Big Questions” content area will include lectures, workshops, and in-depth discussions with current Philosophy faculty and students. CCL students will explore concepts focused on questions such as: What makes an action right or wrong? Do we really know the things we think we know? What makes a life good? These are questions that are central to all of our lives. Philosophers discuss them every day, but high school students don’t always get a chance to confront them head-on. “Big Questions” helps students explore ideas that have occupied thinkers for centuries, while simultaneously teaching them to articulate, defend, and adjust their ideas in rational and respectful debate. This program is a favorite for students in CCL’s Exploratory Program and we are excited to offer an in-depth investigation into this subject.
2-WEEK PROGRAM
The NYU Center for Data Science will expose CCL Scholars to the Data Science for Everyone course which is the flagship undergraduate course of the Center. This course is truly for all students – the only pre-requisite is high school algebra – and we especially welcome students with no prior coding or statistics experience. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life as a data scientist!
2-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 22ND – AUGUST 2ND)
In the Steinhardt Health Professions weeks CCL Scholars will take a deep dive into Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Food Studies, and Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
Scholars will get an inside view of what it’s like to be an Occupational Therapist (OT) which focuses on applied scientific inquiry and clinical areas such as pediatrics, developmental disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, and assistive rehabilitation technologies. Next, they will become familiar with Physical Therapists (PT), which are health care professionals who examine and provide interventions for people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT’s work in a range of sectors such as private physical therapy offices, sports facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools and pediatric centers.
Students gain practical insight focused on the relationships among human consumption, food systems, culture, and health by learning about Nutritionists and Registered Dieticians. Finally, we’ll wrap the week with Communicative Sciences and Disorders profession which aims to understand, assess, and treat speech, voice, language, and swallowing disorders in individuals across the lifespan.
This week is all about moving, site visits, and exploring these careers in action!
Additional Offerings
In addition to the Immersive Content Areas organized and managed by the NYU College and Career Lab, CCL partners with NYU summer programs running concurrently to offer our Immersive students a robust selection of opportunities. Please note that the dates and timing of these programs differ from those offered directly by CCL*, and are managed by the respective partner programs.
Meals, transportation (MTA card), and materials will still be provided to students prior to their participation in the programs, but CCL advisors will not be in the sessions with the students.
*View the content area descriptions for specific dates and times.
3-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 15TH – AUGUST 9TH; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
ORIENTATION: JUNE 28TH ONLINE
This content area is a partnership with the Center for K12 STEM at Tandon School of Engineering. The Computer Science for Cyber Security (CS4CS) program provides an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and computer science. This program strives to educate and empower a new generation of engineers in an inclusive environment that breaks down barriers that have historically led to the underrepresentation of women and minorities in STEM.
*CCL Students will attend CS4CS and not CCL content areas. They are required to participate in designated CCL summer activities for check-ins with the program
5-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 1ST – AUGUST 2ND; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
ORIENTATION: JUNE 28TH ONLINE
This content area is a partnership with the Center for K12 STEM at Tandon School of Engineering in which students must attend all program days. ieSoSC focuses on advancing technology and engineering skills through design and prototyping, built around real-world ‘smart city’ applications and research. Through lessons on deploying circuitry, electronics, coding, and cloud computing; using microcontrollers, sensors, and other hardware for complex tasks, students learn how scientists and engineers apply fundamental knowledge to address challenges in the real world. Students will contribute to team projects they will demonstrate during final presentations.
1-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 14th – JULY 19th)
*RESIDENTIAL (Students live at NYU in dorms)
Through a partnership with NYU College Access Leadership Institute (CALI), CCL Scholars will navigate the college admissions process. Led by NYU Admissions counselors, CALI is a series of intensive workshops and seminars that prepare students to apply for and succeed at college.
Scholars will dive into key aspects of the college application and transition process, such as essay writing, building college lists, and applying for financial aid and scholarships. They’ll complete the program empowered with the knowledge and new skills they need to confidently conquer college applications.
*CCL Students will be required to participate in designated CCL summer activities for check-ins with the program
3-WEEK PROGRAM (JULY 7th – JULY 28th)
*RESIDENTIAL (Students live at NYU in dorms)
Through a partnership with NYU Democracy Scholars at the Wagner School of Public Service, CCL Scholars will explore relevant topics in political philosophy and social justice, and develop confidence in their academic and leadership capabilities. Scholars will participate in small discussion-based seminars led by NYU professors and gain experience in college-level reading, writing and critical thinking. Additionally, students receive mentoring and support throughout the college application process from professors, Democracy Scholar Mentors, and college application experts.
CCL Scholars that are admitted to this content area must commit to:
- The three-week summer program in July
- A bi-weekly meeting during the academic year (after school) to complete a civic leadership project and receive college application support
*CCL Students will be required to participate in designated CCL summer activities for check-ins with the program
2- WEEK INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (JULY 15TH – JULY 26TH)
CCL offers limited internships (with a paid $600 stipend) to students interested in gaining professional development and educational training skills by interning with CCL or a partner site for two weeks in the summer. Interns are compensated, for up to 20 hours per week.
- Interns will attend orientation on Thursday, July 11th
Students selecting the internship will upload a resume to the application. After April 1st students will be invited for a conversation (informal interview) and internship placements will be sent by May.
Being selected as an intern will replace the Immersive experience this summer.
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