Academic Immersion (AIM)
A 3-week program
Here’s your chance to do a deep dive into a subject that fascinates you. Picture this: three stimulating weeks on campus engaging in intensive study, with classmates who feel just as passionate about a single academic topic as you do. If you’re entering your junior or senior year of high school, we invite you to apply.
2026 AIM courses
Introduction to Experimental Psychology
AIM: Introduction to Experimental Psychology combines classroom work in the psychological sciences with the experience of conducting research. You will learn to design and carry out your own research experiments under the supervision of Boston University instructors.
Introduction to Medicine
AIM: Introduction to Medicine is a premedical program that combines classroom work in the sciences with experiential learning activities that include simulations, lab work, and explorations of different medical fields.
Creative Writing
AIM: Creative Writing gives you the opportunity to develop your writer’s voice in a supportive, inspiring environment. You will learn formal techniques in multiple genres from seasoned instructors and participate in workshops that build confidence and sharpen skills. You will hear published authors discuss their craft, engage in free-write exercises, and visit important cultural centers around Boston. This exciting course is offered in partnership with BU’s renowned Creative Writing Program.
Business
AIM: Business is offered in partnership with BU’s Questrom School of Business, a top 20 undergraduate business program. This course combines interactive lectures, case studies, and local field trips. You will work in teams to design and carry out your own New Product Development (NPD) Business Plan. At the end of the course, each team will present their work to their peers as well as selected BU Questrom School of Business faculty.
2026 AIM calendar
Session 1 Courses:Experimental Psychology & Business |
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| Residential | June 28 – July 17 |
| Commuter | June 29 – July 17 |
Session 2 Courses:Medicine, Business, & Creative Writing |
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| Residential | July 19 – August 7 |
| Commuter | July 20 – August 7 |
The big picture
For three amazing weeks, you will reside make new friends, enjoy lots of planned social activities, and gain valuable, hands-on experience in the field of medicine, psychology, creative writing, or business. Academic Immersion is open to both commuter and residential students.
Zero in
If you’re an engaged, motivated high school student who wants to focus intensively on a specific subject for three weeks, AIM is for you. All AIM courses combine classroom work and theoretical studies with practical applications and experiential activities including field trips, guest speakers, and group projects. In addition to experiencing college life, you’ll gain invaluable insight into potential career paths.
The AIM courses are open to residential and commuter students who are entering their junior and senior years of high school.
