Summer Scholars | Lipscomb University

Get a head start on your college career by earning three hours of tuition-free college credit and getting a glimpse of college life before the real thing begins.

Lipscomb's Summer Scholars is a 10-day residential academic program that emphasizes experiential learning. It's specially designed to give high-achieving rising seniors the opportunity to earn college credit hours while still in high school. Offered during the month of July each year, selected students will complete real university coursework, explore Nashville, and meet peers from across the country.

Become part of the community that Lipscomb has to offer within the diverse landscape of Nashville, where your learning will extend beyond the classroom. Not only will you visit all of Nashville's most famous attractions—you'll also get to experience Lipscomb's rich connections to Nashville's wealth of professional opportunities. During the evenings, you'll participate in activities on and off campus, ranging from go-karting downtown to group devotionals.

The 2019 program is currently closed, but will take place July 12-21, 2019.

Interested? Sample Schedule

Applying

Summer Scholars is open to all rising seniors (class of 2021) who have scored at least a 24 on the ACT or a 1160 on the SAT (ERW+M). The 2020 application will open in January 2020 and close on May 15th. Space is limited, so make plans to apply early and take the ACT or SAT prior to the application deadline.

Interested? Here's our application process:

Submit your application online.
Submit your academic evaluation form, official SAT/ACT test scores and high school transcript. You can send an online version of the Academic Evaluation form to a teacher or guidance counselor here.
Send your $300 deposit. You can pay online or make checks payable to “Lipscomb University”. Deposit is refundable until May 15.
Complete your interview, either via video chat or in person. The Office of Admissions will contact you to schedule an interview after you complete the previous application items.
Once accepted, submit your final payment ($500). Your balance must be paid in full by May 15.
Submit your release form and waivers for activities. The Office of Admissions will send you a release form and waiver after the class is finalized.
Any documents should be sent to:

Office of Admissions: Summer Scholars
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204

Tuition & Fees

We want you to spend part of your summer with us! That's why we cover the cost of the course tuition for all students accepted into the Lipscomb Summer Scholars program. By attending Summer Scholars, you'll be saving $3,500 for a class that you would otherwise take during the regular school year. A $900 program fee to cover lodging, meals and activities is the only expense for Summer Scholars students and their families.

A deposit holds your reservation in the program. The remaining balance will be due by May 15.

Course Options

The course options for the 2020 program are still being determined, but the 2019 options were:

BY 1003— Fundamentals of Biology
This course is offered for the non-biology major and is designed to develop an interest in the biological world of which we are all a part. The fundamental principles of biology will be covered, and special consideration will be given to ethical issues with a biological basis. This course does not count toward a biology major.

PS 1113— Introduction to Psychology
An introductory course covering a variety of topics within the field of psychology such as sensation-perception, consciousness, learning and memory, motivation, emotion, development, attitudes, and others.

ENT 2503— An Entrepreneur's Introduction to Business
This foundation course introduces students to business by taking an entrepreneurial perspective to the pursuit of value-creating opportunities. The course examines the entrepreneur's approach to life, including business creation and leadership, approach to innovation and creativity, and the knowledge and skills necessary for these approaches to create value. Students will be able to recognize and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities. At the end of the course, they will develop a business model for one of those opportunities and understand how that business model can apply to all business endeavors.

CO 1003— Introduction to Communication
A course in the fundamental principles of effective oral communication. Special attention is given to the understanding of theory, direct messaging, interpersonal communication and the presentation of speeches.

HN 1003— A Study of Nashville: Interpreting Meaning from the Built Environment
This course blends traditional classroom instruction with experiential learning to ask and answer a central question: How does Nashville present itself to various groups (residents of the city, residents of Tennessee, and tourists)? The course assumes that a city is a “text” which can be read in a way analogous to reading a book. By exploring different aspects of the city, students understand how Nashville constructs meaning for all those who live or visit here.

ENGR 1113— Introduction to Engineering
An introduction to the profession and practice of engineering. The lecture portion presents the history, role, disciplines and functions of engineering. A series of studio/laboratory experiences exposes students to the three major disciplines in engineering: civil, electrical/computer, and mechanical-combining elements of active learning, laboratory experience and lecture. Minimum Math score on the ACT: 24