2025 Free STEM Summer Academies on College Campuses—Students, Apply Today!

By April Goode | March 4, 2025 |

STEM Summer Academies 2024 GraphicThis summer, middle and high school students can experience life on a college campus while exploring exciting fields of study at the free 2025 Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

STEM Summer Academies, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, are open to upcoming eighth- through 12th-graders. Each academy explores the latest trends in science, technology, engineering and math through fun, hands-on activities and innovative technology as students experiment both in the classroom and outdoors. Many academies also include field trips to some of the state’s top companies and science facilities.

The 2025 academies will be offered by 14 Oklahoma colleges and universities in June, July and August. The 17 unique academies will be offered statewide and last from four days to two weeks. Some academies require students to live in the campus residence halls, while others require that students travel to and from campus each day. This year, there are seven residential academies and 10 unique commuter academies.

“STEM education drives innovation, economic growth, and future career opportunities,” said Chancellor Sean Burrage. “Our Summer Academies enable middle school and high school students to explore STEM disciplines while experiencing life on a college campus. Participants in STEM Summer Academies are more likely to attend college and earn degrees.”

Applications are now being accepted for the academies, and many have deadlines. Because the academies are free and enrollment is limited, students are encouraged to apply early. To qualify, students must be entering eighth through 12th grade this fall. The academies are not exclusively for top students, but instead are designed to give all students an opportunity to increase their interest and confidence in STEM fields and, ultimately, expand their career and educational aspirations.

Academy descriptions and contact information are available at https://tinyurl.com/stem-osrhe/. Students can also get information from their school counselors or by calling 800.858.1840.

Academies offered this summer include:

Cameron University, Lawton

  • NanoExplorers: A High School Summer STEM Academy, June 15-20 and June 22-27 (Grades 9-12)

East Central University, Ada

  • Molecules of Nature Summer Academy, June 1-6 (Grades 8-9)
  • The Human Water Cycle, July 7-10 (Grades 8-12)

Murray State College, Tishomingo

  • Murray State STEM Deep Dive ’25, June 2-6 (Grades 8-9)

Northeastern State University, Broken Arrow

  • Camp Biomed: A Glowing Overview, June 23-27 (Grades 8-10)
  • Get Green for Blue: Outdoor STEM Investigations Connecting Water to You, June 2-6 (Grades 8-10)

Northeastern State University, Tahlequah

  • DroneXperience Summer Academy, July 21-25 (Grades 8-12)
  • Robotics for Young Scientists and Engineers, June 9-13 (Grades 8-12)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva

  • Renewable Energy – The Future is Here – Learning & Exploring Today, June 1-6 (Grades 9-12)

Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City

  • CHAMPS – Careers in Health and Medical Professions, June 9-12 (Grades 8-12)
  • Lights, Camera, Action! A Digital Cinema Production Summer Academy, June 25-28 (Grades 10-12)

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Okmulgee

  • Emerging and Converging Technologies Summer Academy, June 1-6 (Grades 8-10)

Oral Roberts University, Tulsa

  • A Hands-On Program in Mathematics and Science, June 9-13 and August 16 (Grades 8-9)

Rose State College, Midwest City

  • The Human Water Cycle, June 23-26 (Grades 8-12)

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant

  • PI-STEM Summer Academy, June 2-6 (Grades 8-9)

Tulsa Community College

  • TCC Summer STEM Academy: Building Your Sustainable Future, June 15-20 (Grades 9-12)

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

  • UCO Explore Engineering Summer Academy, June 2-6 or June 9-13 (Grades 8-10)

University of Oklahoma, Norman

  • The Human Water Cycle, June 16-19 (Grades 8-12)

The University of Tulsa

  • 2025 Cryptography Summer Academy, July 7-12 (Grades 8-9)

Looking for STEM activities students can do at home? Check out our STEM at home list!

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