June 15-June 27, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q. What are the dates of the program?

A. June 15 through June 27. Exact times, directions, etc. will be mailed out to all participants in May. 

Q. When is the tuition due?

A. 1/2 is due by April 15 and the balance by May 15. 

Q. Is the Summer Science Academy for minorities only?

A. No. We are targeting underrepresented minorities and geographically and financially disadvantaged students, but the program is not limited to those students. We are hoping for a very diverse participant pool.

Q. Is my 9th grade daughter/son eligible?

A. No. The program is open to current 10th and 11th grade students only.

Q. Is my 12th grade daughter/son eligible?

A. No. The program is open to current 10th and 11th grade students only.

Q. How should the check for the application fee be made out?

A. Checks should be payable to the University of Michigan Medical School.

Q. What kind of photo should I send?

A. A passport type photo is preferred; any photo that could be used for a yearbook type composite is acceptable. 

Q. Can I go to church on Sunday?

A. Yes.  We will provide transportation and a chaperone to any church in Ann Arbor. 

Q. Can I leave for the weekend?

A. We highly discourage leaving since there are many activities planned for the entire weekend. 

Q. Is my $50 application fee refundable?

A. Yes, if you are not accepted, we will return your check. 

Q. What if my high school is still in session when the Summer Science Academy begins?

A. Schools are almost always willing to make arrangements for students to take their finals early if they are accepted into the Summer Science Academy. 

Q. Can I have visitors?

A. Not without prior permission, and then only family members.

Q. Do we have to participate in evening activities?

A. Yes.

Q. Can we work out during the Academy?

A. No.  We do not have gym access.  Runners can make arrangements with the student leaders.

Q. Can I bring my own food?

A. Only items that do not need to be refrigerated.  We provide three meals per day plus snacks

Q. Is the program open to non-Michigan residents?

A. No.