Save the Date for HSA 2025, July 13-18!
College Experience for Advanced High School Students
Have you demonstrated excellence in academics? Are you seeking to develop skills for an exceptional university performance? If so, Honors Summer Academy may be exactly what you're looking for!
Build academic skills, make lifelong friends and gain college experience! At HSA you will develop your academic confidence, link academics to your faith and demonstrate your learning through activities, all within your week at OC.
About the Program
You may earn two hours of transferable university credit by selecting two courses from the appropriate grade level. Classes include in-person instruction time as well as internet activity before arriving at OC. HSA faculty are OC Master Teachers, who are incredibly gifted in their field.
Requirements
*High school students currently enrolled in 9th-11th grade
*21 ACT or 1040 on the new SAT or 1020 on the new PSAT including Reading, Math, Writing or 20 on the preACT
Many high school students have not taken tests yet and can send a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor to apply to HSA. The application and $100 deposit (refunded if you are not accepted) will serve to differentiate you from the other candidates, helping us to select the final participants.
Cost
The cost for HSA is only $600!
The total value of HSA is well over $1,400. OC provides tuition remission scholarships valued at over $800 to bring the cost down.
A $100 deposit is required when you apply.
Two ways to save $50! Apply before December 31st and/or refer a friend on your application, who also applies and attends.
Returning students, remember to apply using your original HSA email and password to log in.
2025 Course Information
Customize your HSA schedule to fit your interests!
Tentative Schedule
Sunday - Check-in is from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Scholars will be arriving and checking in. After settling into their dorm in the University House, scholars will begin orientation promptly at 4:00 pm. Dinner will be catered on campus for students, staff and faculty.
Monday-Friday - Typical Schedule
7:30 Breakfast - Meals will be served by University Dining in the cafeteria.
8:30-11:30 Classes - Each student will attend two one-hour classes. (Library and Homework time during the off period.)
11:30 Chapel - Experience daily chapel services with exceptional leaders from business, church and academic communities.
12:00 Lunch - Meals will be served by University Dining in the cafeteria.
2:00-5:00 Free Time & Field Experiences - Students will participate in recreational time, group activities, field experiences and/or a service project.
6:00 Dinner - Meals will be served by University Dining in the cafeteria.
7:00-9:00 - Recreational Group Activities
9:00-10:00 - Small group time (Many students' favorite part of the entire week!)
10:30 - Quiet time
11:00 - Lights out
Wednesday & Friday Evening
Family and guests are invited to a worship service and talent show on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in Judd Theater.
Family and guests are also invited to the closing session in Baugh Auditorium in the Garvey Center at 6:00pm on Friday evening. Checkout is immediately after.
All students check out on Friday night unless flying out on Sat. morning. Schedule departure flights before 10:00am on Saturday and a free shuttle will be provided.
You're accepted, now it's time to start the count down to HSA.
Get Ready for the Big Week!
Final Payment Due June 1
Deadline to request deposit refunds - March 1
One half is refundable up to June 12th. No refunds are given after that date.
What to Bring
A detailed packing list will be sent in the spring. But, comfortable shoes and toiletries are important!
Allergies & Dietary Restrictions
Please make sure the HSA Staff knows of any of your student's allergies & dietary restrictions before Academy begins.
Residence Life
Your student will be staying in OC's University House dorm, which is locked with a curfew each night. There will be RAs in the dorm as well as an assistant director.
Course Materials
Course materials and syllabi will be mailed in the spring to accepted students.
Contact Info
If at any time during the week you have a concern about your student, please do not hesitate to call 405-425-5300.
Closed Academy
To enhance the student’s experience, we do not allow checking in and out of HSA for any reason. All personal items must be delivered to the Honors Office.
Check-In
No early accommodations. Schedule flight arrivals between 1:30pm and 3:00pm and a free shuttle will be provided.
Check-Out
Friday. Parents are invited to the closing session in Baugh Auditorium at 6:00pm. Check-out is immediately after. Schedule departure flights before 10:00am on Saturday and a free shuttle will be provided.
Director:
Patricia Elmore, HSA Director
For more information about Honors Summer Academy or to nominate a student, please email honorssummeracademy@oc.edu or call (405) 425-5300. *We reserve the right to modify course offerings due to enrollment needs. Apply now to reserve a spot in the two classes of your choice!
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