Summer in The Heights Application

Student Information

Legal First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Gender

Email Address
We discourage using a school-issued email address, unless it is the only email that you have.

Email Device Value (Hidden)

Email Device Type (Hidden)

Cell Phone Number
Including Area Code

Cell Device Value (Hidden)

Cell Device Type (Hidden)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Current High School
Enter main words in your school name to select your institution in the list provided. Selecting the school will populate the School Code field below. If you are an 8th Grader attending Young Writers Workshop, please enter the high school you anticipate attending.

High School Code

High School Graduation Year
Students must be going into their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in order to participate in Summer in The Heights with the exception of Young Writers Workshop that also welcomes Freshman and 8th Graders.

Student Type (Hidden)

FA 27 Entry Term (Hidden)

FA 28 Entry Term (Hidden)

FA 29 Entry Term (Hidden)

FA 30 Entry Term (Hidden)

FA 31 Entry Term (Hidden)

T-Shirt Size

Do you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Yes

No

Please explain:

Parent/Guardian Information

In order to complete the necessary documentation required for participation in the Summer in The Heights Program and related activities, applicants must provide the name and contact information of a parent or legal guardian. The individual listed will ultimately be given access to a secure portal (Parent Portal) in which they will submit payment and acknowledge and sign forms and other documents on behalf of the minor applicant (child) to finalize enrollment in the program.

By accessing the Parent Portal, the individual listed below hereby certifies that they are the parent or legal guardian of the applicant, and that they have authority to provide information and enter into agreements on behalf of the applicant. They also understand and agree that they will not allow the applicant or anyone other than a parent or legal guardian to access the Parent Portal.

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Relationship Type (Hidden)

Application Questions

Summer in The Heights offers both residential and day experiences for experiences. Students choosing the residential experience will move into a John Carroll University residence hall on Sunday, July 12, 2025, and stay through the afternoon of Friday, July 17, 2025.

Students from the Greater Cleveland area choosing the day experience would be on campus from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Visit our website to learn more!

Select if you will be a residential participant or a day participant

Residential ($1,000)

Day ($500)

As a residential student, would you prefer to have a roommate or your own single room?

Room type preferences are not guaranteed, but will be factored into room assignment planning

Roommate

No Roommate

Program Type Residential (HIDDEN)

Program Type Day (HIDDEN)

Which program would you like to apply for?
You may select up to two. Learn More

Building Future Business Leaders

Consciousness vs. AI: What Makes Life Meaningful?

From Vision to Action: Ignatian Leadership Strategies

Health For The Whole Person

Engineering Immersion

On The Air: Media & Broadcasting Bootcamp

The Pre-Law Experience: Mock Trial in the Criminal Court

Young Writers Workshop

Building Future Business Leaders Status (Hidden)

Criminal Courts & Trials Status (Hidden)

Critical Thinking & Current Debates Status (Hidden)

Health For The Whole Person Status (Hidden)

Ignite! Engineering Status (Hidden)

Young Writers Workshop Status (Hidden)

Mission Status (Hidden)

On The Air Status (Hidden)

Which of the programs you selected is your top choice?

Would you like to be considered for need-based scholarships?
A limited number are available for students who attend Summer in The Heights. Students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must submit verification of eligibility for free/reduced school lunch upon acceptance.

Yes

No

Personal Statement

In up to 300 words, tell us why you want to attend Summer in The Heights, what you hope to gain from the academic program(s) you've applied for, and how you envision contributing to the small group conversations you'll join.

We’d love to hear about your interests, goals, and any unique perspectives or experiences you’ll bring to the program!

Please note: You may wish to cut and paste from another document to avoid potentially losing your work.

Young Writers Workshop

Please upload a 1-3 page sample of your writing--poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.

Writing Sample

Summer in The Heights Application - 2026