Learning Heats Up For All Ages Summer This

Newark’s colleges and universities are not taking a break over the summer. Check out these listings to see how you can advance your learning at one of the city’s institutions.

Seton Hall Law

The Seton Hall Law School is hosting its Pre-Legal Institute, which aims to prepare students from underrepresented groups for law school. The institute features a series of workshops, panels, and lectures that will provide participants with an understanding of the law school application process, legal writing skills, and networking opportunities. The program is open to college students and recent graduates, with a focus on those who identify as members of underrepresented groups in the legal profession.

Ends July 1

ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE

Essex County College is offering a Summer Youth Program for students in grades 6 to 12 that offers a variety of courses including STEM, performing arts, and leadership development. Students can participate in both in-person and virtual courses. .

July 10 through August 18

Rutgers University

NEWARK

Rutgers University Newark is hosting a Jazz Jam Session at Clement’s Place on June 15, presented in collaboration with the Institute of Jazz Studies and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Rutgers Newark’s Summer Academic session offers both six-week sessions and a 12-week session for current Rutgers students and visiting students.

May 30 through August 16

Pillar College

Pillar College is hosting the Summer Accelerator Program for recent high school graduates and rising high school seniors to participate in a two-week college “boot camp.” The program focuses on developing students’ writing acumen and helps them think critically, communicate effectively and speak persuasively.

July 10 through July 20

The college will also host a Career Services Information Session to share the opportunities and free services available to current students and alumni.

August 16 from 5-6 p.m.

BERKELEY COLLEGE

Berkeley College offers the Newark Promise Grant for qualified residents of Essex County. The grant covers tuition and fees for the following Associate’s degree programs: Business Administration-Management; Health Services Administration; Information Technology Management; Justice Studies-Criminal Justice; Health Services Administration—Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding; Medical Assistant; and Health Sciences.

For more information, email info@BerkelyeCollege.edu.

—Erica Odoemene