SUMMER PROGRAM @ TEXAS A&M

TEXAS A&M
PERSONAL
We create a community that is in touch with every student’s needs.
NO TESTS. NO STRESS.
Explore your interests without pressure – maybe for the first time ever.
FUN
Expect action-packed, eye-opening, can’t-breathe-from-laughing-so-hard adventures.
INNOVATIVE
We don’t do boring…ever.

Due to COVID-19 Policies at host universities, all 2021 programs have been cancelled. Check back in the fall for 2022 programs.

BLUEPRINT @ TEXAS A&M

400 Bizzell St, College Station, TX 77843 | Open To Students Entering Grades 9 – 12

Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas, spread over 5,200 acres, is one of the largest campuses in the nation. Enrollment for the 2018 year was 63,288 students representing 50 states and 124 countries. The campus is split into east and west sections by a Union Pacific rail line. The east section, considered the main part of the campus, contains the administration building, colleges of engineering, science, education, and liberal arts, main dining centers, dormitories, and various support facilities. In the west portion are sports facilities, business school, agricultural school, life sciences school, the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library.

2021 PROGRAM DATES & TUITION

SESSION A
JULY 18 – 24, 2021
MEDICINE
OR
BUSINESS
$3299

SESSION B
JULY 25-31, 2021
ENGINEERING
OR
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
$3299

TUITION FOR BLUEPRINT @ TEXAS A&M

(PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE)

Tuition for Texas A&M is $3299 per week and is designed to cover everything your student will need while at Blueprint! University housing. On-campus activities. Supervision. Classroom instruction. Three meals per day. Everything! You won’t even need to submit an additional application fee.

PROGRAM ENROLLMENT @ TEXAS A&M

Enrollment in Blueprint Summer Programs at Texas A&M is limited. Online registrations are accepted on a rolling basis and until the program is sold out. To reserve your space in Blueprint, we strongly recommend completing our online registration process as early as possible.

Texas A&M’s designated airport is Easterwood Airport. Students traveling to the program by plane may request Blueprint’s Pick-Up/Drop-Off service during the online registration process for an additional fee.

COURSES

Blueprint Pre-College Summer Immersion for high school students at Texas A&M offers courses that are both fun and rewarding. Each of our courses offer an overview of the subject in a 101 style course, with an introduction to career options within the field. All courses vary by campus.

Our class sizes are carefully monitored, and small student-teacher ratios ensure that each students receives plenty of individual attention.
Our instructors are of the highest caliber and come from across the country.
Instructors are handpicked for each program. No tests. No homework. Students reconnect with the fun of learning through top-notch instruction in a stress-free setting.

All students will spend their afternoons participating in our College and Career Success (CCS) class. Additionally, students will choose one major concentration courses to explore. Students who attend a second week can enroll in a different concentration course and will dive deeper into the CCS curriculum and campus immersion.

2021 Blueprint Texas A&M Pre-College Summer Immersion Courses

Behavioral Science

Behavioral Sciences are an area of study that examines our society’s laws, infrastructure, institutions and the impacts they have on human development and socialization. This course gives an overview of some key areas of study within the field. Students will examine the psychology of our social systems; explore how studying abroad can spark your interest in law, political science or public health, make the distinction between counseling, social work, and social/human services and other behavioral science related professions. Areas of concentration include:

Psychology
Law
Sociology
Political Science
Public Health

Business

For students interested in owning a business, managing a business or working within the business field, this course will be a comprehensive overview of the many different aspects of the business world. Through 5 business specialties, students will learn how to turn a bright idea into a business, look at social media and its role in business branding and marketing, working in Human Resources, managing athletes and other business related professions. Program areas of concentration are:

Engineering

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) was introduced by scientific administrators in 2001, and since then organizations and universities have been developing programs deeply rooted in the rigorous skills and educational foundation needed to pursue degrees and careers in these areas. However, a large number of students who may be interested in one of these areas, may still have questions about what they can actually pursue and how it can be applicable to their lives. This course is designed for those students. We will explore five of the most populars specialities within the field of engineering and dive into some projects that will give students an idea of how skills are applied such as: examining the concepts of building structures like bridges and tunnels, exploring medical technologies that help people with injuries and disabilities, rocket science and many other engineering related professions. Program areas of concentration are:

Civil Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Aerospace Engineering

Medicine

The field of medicine and very broad field filled with a number of different specialties and levels of engagement. This course introduces students to some of the most highly sought professions within the field. Students will explore the various careers within the medical field, participate in basic medical skills and procedures, understand medical support professions and other healthcare related professions. Areas of concentration include:

Nursing
Allied Health Support
Physical Therapy
Physician
Pharmacology

CAMPUS LIFE

YOUR TEXAS A&M SUMMER HOME

College Station is a city of 116,218 people in the heart of the Brazos Valley in east central Texas. It lies 90 miles northwest of Houston and 87 miles northeast of Austin.

Where You’ll Live | Single Room Residence Halls
There’s a reason that so many Texas A&M students live on campus! You’ll love the internet access and single room accommodations almost as much as you’ll love the new friends who will stay there, too. Blueprint students from across the country will come together in a single, awesome dorm.
Getting Around
On-campus and off campus shuttle services, at posted AggieSpirit stops, provide transportation around campus and to shops and residential areas off campus. A Bike Share program with 2,500 bicycles also is available.
Dining
For dining, students have a number of options, including two large dining halls, food courts, buffet-style eateries, and coffee shops.
A Presidential Campus
The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library is located on a 90-acre plaza in the west section of the campus. The site also is the burial site for Bush and his wife Barbara Bush. The 17,000-square-foot facility was dedicated in 1997 and contains personal and office papers and memorabilia from Bush’s term in office. It is the only presidential library located on a college or university campus.

STAFF

TEXAS A&M PROGRAM STAFF

For each program, Blueprint hires a skilled crew of directors, teachers, student coaches. Our directors oversee all aspects of program life and ensure that each student has the opportunity to become an active member of the community. Courses are taught by gifted teachers and talented professionals. We recruit only the brightest and most passionate teachers to connect with our students. Our student coaches act as big brothers and sisters to students while they’re away from home. They help students acclimate to new settings and guide them through little challenges along the way.

ACTIVITIES

TEXAS A&M ACTIVITIES + TRIPS

To really experience college life, you have to go beyond the books. Get ready for friendships that last! Our days and evenings will be filled with fun group activities like:

Outdoor Fun: Kickball, Lawn Olympics, Frisbee, Capture the Flag, Bocce, Flag Football, Relay Races

Indoor Fun: Tye Dying, Yoga, Trivia, Painting, Escape Room, Karaoke, Talent Show, Icebreaker Games, Cooking Competitions

Campus Fun: Photo Scavenger Hunt, Local Attractions, Campus Tours, Amazing Campus Race

SCHEDULE

FAST FACTS

TEXAS A&M FAST FACTS

Award Winning Faculty
The university’s 3,950 faculty represent nine prestigious national associations, including the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Institute of Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. National and international awards include Accountability, Climate and Equity (ACE) awards, three Nobel Prizes, and three Wolf Awards for the use of cutting-edge technology in animal and plant research. The Wolf Award is considered equivalent to the Nobel Prize.
What’s in a Name?
The A&M part of the university’s name comes from the its original designation A. M. C., short for Agriculture and Mechanical College, its original name.
Top Military College
The university is one of six Senior Military Colleges, hosting the university’s Corps of Cadets, one of the largest uniformed student bodies outside the service academies. Cadets attend classes alongside regular students.
Let’s Play Ball
The university is represented in sports by the Texas Aggies. Home football games are played in the 102,500 seat Kyle Field Stadium, and basketball games are played in the Reed Center, which has a seating capacity of 12,989. The Aggies compete in 18 varsity sports. The Aggies men and women’s teams are members of the Southeastern Conference.

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The staff is completely committed to making your experience the absolute best it can be. I highly recommend this program; it is truly amazing!

StudentStonehill College

By the second day we had each other laughing hysterically on our way back from the dining hall! I couldn’t believe how quickly we all became friends.

StudentLehigh University

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her week at George Washington University! It was a wonderful experience.

ParentGeorgetown University

Blueprint was the best part of my summer. It gave me a taste of college and helped me discover the type of college I would like to attend. I would not pass up a chance to do this program.

StudentUCLA

“I’ve learned more about writing in this last week than I’ve learned through out my whole 3 years of high school.”

Student -Georgetown University

“Blueprint was an awesome program! The staff is wicked friendly, you get plenty freedom (as long as you are responsible), and the people I met are AMAZING!!!”