SEAS Summer Immersion Program (SSIP)

School of Engineering & Applied Science Experience for High School Students

2025
High School students in the 2025 SSIP program worked side-by-side with Gonzaga students and faculty.

 

Highlighting Women in STEM

SSIP introduces high school students with an interest in math and science to higher education and professional possibilities in engineering and computer science. The upcoming program, July 5-10, 2026, will feature projects, tours, and an opportunity to learn what the life of a professional engineer or computer scientist is like.

Applications Open Now for Summer 2026

Applications for SSIP July 5-10 include a form and a letter of support from a school official. All are welcome to apply.

Applications are due MARCH 3, 2026
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SEAS Summer Immersion Experiences

Adding Research to Engineering

The 2025 high-school immersion program collaborated with Gonzaga's new math, engineering & computer science summer research program, GRO-MECS.

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Financial Support Provided by Our Sponsors

  • Donna and Randall Kruep

  • Tony and Mariann Parasida

Thanks to their generous contributions, all accepted students receive a full scholarship for the SSIP program!

North side of Bollier Center

SSIP participants spend the week at Gonzaga's state-of-the-art STEM facilities.