Autism Initiative at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø (AIM) Academic Summer Programs
IGNITE Summer Program
The Autism Initiative at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø (AIM) is pleased to announce the launch of IGNITE – a one-week summer program for rising high school sophomores and juniors, who are considering college among their post-secondary options. The program will run June 22-28, 2025, and held on the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø University campus. Students will live in the residence hall, eat in the dining facilities, as well as hear from faculty, staff, and administration to gain a preview of life on a college campus. The program is at no cost for participants in 2025, thanks to a generous sponsor!
Applications are open for the IGNITE summer program. To apply, visit the link below! Applicants will be asked a few questions about why they’re interested in the program and asked to provide some documents such as IEP/504 and Neuro-Psychological evaluation. Please contact us at aim@mercyhurst.edu with any questions or troubles with the application form. The program is capped at 20 students for 2025 – so apply today!
CREATE Summer Program
The CREATE Summer Program is a program where students live in residence halls, dine in the dining hall, enroll in a three-credit course, and interact with fellow students in various educational and social activities to assist students in their potential acceptance into ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø University.Â