{"id":192,"date":"2023-03-02T16:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T16:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/early-college-initiatives\/?page_id=192"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:38:35","slug":"summer-institutes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/early-college-initiatives\/summer-institutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Institutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer Institutes<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome to the homepage for youth programs, workshops, and events at EOU!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ECI Summer Institute<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Application Opens February 15, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This hands-on, interdisciplinary program gives high school students the chance to explore Digital Music, Business, Writing, and Spanish in a fun and supportive college setting. Students experience what college life is really like by learning on campus, interacting with Eastern Oregon University (EOU) faculty and students, and connecting with peers from different places. The program creates a true college environment where participants build confidence, try new subjects, and experience academic and campus life in an engaging, welcoming community, helping them imagine themselves as future college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THEME 2026: <\/strong> Step into Explorations<\/strong>, a high-energy, hands-on week where students discover how college can become a launchpad for their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working side-by-side with faculty across four discipline, Business, Music, English\/Writing, and Spanish, students will explore college through multiple lenses, connecting real skills to real goals. Along the way, they\u2019ll sharpen their voice, stretch their creativity, strengthen communication, and start building a personalized plan for college success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week builds toward an exciting finale: Saturday\u2019s Explorations Showcase. Students will present culminating projects that bring together insights and experiences from all four areas, demonstrating how their thinking and their confidence has grown. Families and guests are invited to celebrate as students synthesize what they\u2019ve learned and share work they\u2019re proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore. Create. Plan. Present.<\/strong>
Your college journey starts here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates: <\/strong>June 22-27, 2026
Grade Range Completed: <\/strong>9th-12th
Credits<\/strong>: 1
Cost: <\/strong>$450 (plus $25 application fee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline:<\/strong> May 30, 2026 or until filled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some scholarships are available.  Contact eci@eou.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cottonwood Crossing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute (CCSI) is a week-long residential field studies program for high school students currently in grades 9-12. Participants choose from five course options where they learn about locally significant cultural or natural resources. Projects are led by EOU faculty, EOU Capstone students, and other regional professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates: <\/strong>June 14th-19th, 2026
Grade Range Completed:<\/strong> 9th-12th
Credits<\/strong>: 2
Cost: <\/strong>$350 (plus $25 application fee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline:<\/strong> May 15, 2026 or until filled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some scholarships are available. Visit the CCSI website<\/a> .<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MedQuest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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APPLICATION NOW OPEN!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MedQuest health career exploration camp gives students an exclusive look at the world of healthcare during a week-long camp. Students get to try out college dorm life, shadow health professionals, sit in on fascinating presentations and medical panels, and much more. MedQuest will connect you with new friends, resources and unique learning opportunities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates: <\/strong>June 16-21, 2026
Grade Range Completed: <\/strong>9th-12th
Cost:<\/strong> Free (plus $25 application fee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline:<\/strong> April 1, 2026 or until filled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MedQuest Page & FAQ:\u00a0https:\/\/www.neoahec.org\/pathway-programs\/medquest\/<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Symposium<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Spring Symposium is an opportunity for all undergraduate students at Eastern Oregon University to showcase and present their creative activities and accomplished studies to fellow students, faculty and the community. Students present on a variety of topics spanning the breadth of scholarly work undertaken on our campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: <\/strong>Spring 2025
Grade Range: <\/strong>EOU Undergraduates<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All students attending Eastern Oregon University ECI institutes must fill out and return the following forms prior to attendance. Completed forms can be emailed to eci@eou.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accessible Version<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accessible Version<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EOU Media Consent Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Room and Dining Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Medical History and Health Insurance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Acknowledgement of Risk Waiver<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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