The Academy at Centenary University

For over 10 years, Centenary University has welcomed high school students from all over the world to study in our summer intensives. These one-week programs are non-credit. They provide in-depth studies designed for enrichment and career exploration taught by Centenary University professors.

About the Program:

The Summer Academy is a high school pre-college program for rising grades 9-12. The program is held as two one-week intensives from July 21st-July 27th and July 28th-August 3rd. Students have the opportunity to commute of stay in our air-conditioned suites. Classes are held weekday by the same university professors that teach our undergraduate and graduate level courses. By night, students can meet other teens and make lifelong friendships while participating in fun evening activities.

The Programs:

July 21-27th: Business and Science Academies

1. Shark zone: Entrepreneurial Academy
2. Sports & Entertainment Marketing 
3. Finance Academy
4. Veterinary Science
5. Criminal Psychology

July 28- August 3rd: Arts & Education Academies

1. Theatre Academy
2. Future Educators Academy
3. Art Academy
4. Communication Arts
5. Dance Institute

Visit centenaryuniversityacademy.com/summeracademy

About Centenary:

Centenary is located in Hackettstown, NJ, just one hour from New York City.  The university is best known for its equine studies program, one of the top five equine programs in the country. Centenary also offers the first Happiness Studies Masters degree in the world, a program led by former Harvard Professor Tal Ben-Shahar. Centenary’s student entrepreneurial organization, Enactus, was recently awarded a patent for one of its inventions. The Theatre Program is part of Centenary Stage Company, a professional Equity theatre in-residence. Students have the opportunity to earn their equity card by the time they graduate. A little gem, tucked in the beautiful Skyland’s region of New Jersey, Centenary is rich in history and buzzing with innovation.