Tech Innovation Summer Academy Application In an immersive environment, rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will spend a week learning from Ithaca College computer science faculty, current students, and alumni. The classes will introduce a variety of subjects in the field of computer science, including hands-on activities in areas such as robotics, website design, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, gaming, and building hardware as well as an overview of exciting career opportunities. This program is introductory in nature and is intended for students with no experience programming computers. Please contact the Office of Extended Studies at oes@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3143 if you have any questions.Ithaca College Tech Innovation Summer Academy WebsiteTech Innovation Summer Academy is offered as three one-week sessions. Each admitted student can attend one session, which they will confirm after they have been admitted. The sessions begin on Sunday, July 12, 2026, Sunday July 19, 2026, and Sunday July 26, 2026. This residential program is completely free once students arrive. However, participants will be responsible for the cost of travel to and from Ithaca College.Loading...Application InformationAre you currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade?Are you currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade?YesNoThe Ithaca College Tech Innovation Summer Academy is for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders (students who are in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade now). Students in other grades can complete the interest form to be contacted about applying in the future. 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