STEM 360: Pre-College Summer Program at the College of Charleston
Are you a high school student interested in STEM? The STEM 360 program is for you!
Program Overview
During the five-day event, you will be taught by our College of Charleston faculty in our state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll have the opportunity to sample a range of STEM disciplines, including:
- biology
- marine biology
- chemistry
- environmental geosciences
- engineering
- computer programming
- more!
You’ll also see what it’s like to study these majors in college. Activities may also include tours of companies or field work at the Stono Preserve and Grice Marine Lab.



What You Need to Know
Registration for STEM 360 is now open. The registration fee is $300. All rising 10, 11, and 12 graders are welcome to register for the program. Applicants will be reviewed until the program reaches capacity. Please complete the online registration by May 31, 2023.
Important Information and Dates
- Sessions are held Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, 2023, 9am-4pm daily.
- Online Registration Deadline: May 31, 2023
- Registration fee: $300
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2023
- Full Payment Deadline: June 30, 2023
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a course reaches capacity. We will follow up and notify all applicants of their enrollment status within one week of receiving the online registration. Once your application has been processed, we'll send you an email with a complete timeline, program details, checklist, instructions for payment and the remaining paperwork.
Late applications
Applications may still be accepted after the June 15 deadline, if space remains available in the program. Contact ballardi@cofc.edu to determine course availability after the priority deadline.
Refund Policy
Students who pay the full amount and decide to withdraw before June 25 are eligible to recoup the remaining balance from their payment.
Please contact ballardi@cofc.edu if you have any specific questions. Go STEM360!!