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Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 we have been forced to cancel all Summer Programs for 2020 and we look forward to seeing you in 2021! 

In the meantime, check out our new online offering, Blueprint Accelerator!

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2020 Registration Is Now Open!

BLUEPRINT PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER IMMERSION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

CHAPEL HILL

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BLUEPRINT @ UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | Open To Students Entering Grades 9 – 12

Located in the charming city of Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina is the flagship of 12 campuses in the statewide university system, and the second largest university in the state. Established in 1789, it also is one of the three oldest universities in the nation. Degrees are offered in 70 areas of study through its 14 colleges and College of Arts and Sciences. All undergraduates  receive a humanities-based liberal arts education with the option of pursuing a major in the established schools.

UNC – Chapel Hill  has so much to offer as a Blueprint summer program for high schools students. In 2019, the university offered 71 undergraduate programs, 107 master’s programs, and 71 doctoral programs. The most popular majors are biology, business administration, psychology, media and journalism, and political science.

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SUMMER PROGRAM DATES

SUMMER PROGRAM TUITION

1-Week Program Dates:  June 28 to July 4
2-Week Program Dates: June 28 to July 11
1-Week Program Tuition: $3599
2-Week Program Tuition: $5099

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TUITION FOR BLUEPRINT @ UNC CHAPEL HILL

(PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE)

Blueprint programs vary in cost based on location, but you receive the same high-quality programming no matter which campus you attend. Tuition 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. The only additional, non-optional fee is a $75 Materials and Technology fee per registration. Learn more about Blueprint registration and tuition…

PROGRAM ENROLLMENT @ UNC CHAPEL HILL

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

UNC’s designated airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). 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

COURSES

Blueprint Pre-College Summer Immersion for high school students at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill 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 take two College and Career Success (CCS) seminars each day. Additionally, week one students will choose two out of four major concentration courses to explore. Our two week students will dive deeper into the CCS curriculum and campus immersion, which will be enhanced with the Introduction to Electives course, where they will get a taste of various subjects that can be studied outside of their major.

2020 Blueprint University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Pre-College Summer Immersion Courses

BEHSCI101: Introduction to Behavioral Sciences (Week 1)

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

BUS101: Introduction to Business (Week 1)

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:

  • Business Development
  • Management
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Sports Management
  • Human Resources

ENG101: Introduction to Engineering (Week 1)

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

MED101: Introduction to Medicine (Week 1)

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
  • Physicia
  • Pharmacology

GENSTUD101: General Studies/Intro to Electives (Week 2)

A significant number of courses that students must take in college are electives, or courses not directly related to their major. Currently, educators suggest that students take elective courses that will help them become more marketable in the workforce. We introduce some of the top chosen electives that will make any student’s resume pop:

  • Personal Finance
  • Public Speaking
  • Business Writing
  • Studying Abroad
  • Civic/Global Leadership
YOUR HOME

YOUR UNC SUMMER HOME

Covering 728 acres in downtown Chapel Hill, the campus is divided into three regions: north, middle, and south.

The North: Dominating the central section of campus in the northern region are the Polk Place and McCorkle Place quads, the 172-foot Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower, and the Sunken Brick Courtyard, a favorite gathering place for students. The bulk of the university’s classrooms are in the north section.

The Middle: The middle section contains Woollen Gymnasium for physical education classes, a student recreation center, Kenan Memorial Stadium football field, and the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and Heritage.

The South: The south section contains the Dean Smith Center for Men’s Basketball, Konig Natatorium swimming complex, the UNC Hospital, and the newest residential halls.

The well-maintained campus, with its colorful gardens and numerous stately trees, was one of 10 campuses recognized nationwide by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

  • Where You’ll Live | UNC Residence Halls

    The university’s 32 residence halls and 13 residential communities offer a wide range of smoke-free living opportunities including individual and shared spaces and eight apartment complexes. Themed living quarters focus on students studying foreign languages, and living-learning communities focus on specific social, gender-related, or academic-related living.

  • Dining | Chapel Hill, NC

    The university’s two major dining halls are Lenoir Dining Hall in the center of the campus, and Chase Dining Hall in the north section. Chase, the largest, seats 1,300 students and serves more than 10,000 meals daily during the spring and winter semesters.  Chase also caters to late-night diners from 9 p.m. to midnight. Food Courts coffee shops, and markets are located throughout the campus. Chapel Hill and its environs have dozens of fine-dining restaurants.

  • Areas of Special Interest

    The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is one of the oldest and largest Planetariums in the nation. The imposing structure has a 68-foot diameter dome rising 49 feet, two projector systems, and seating for 272 people. The planetarium was used to train Gemini and Apollo astronauts in celestial navigation. Another area of special interest is the university’s most enduring symbol, the Old Well, a neoclassical rotunda based on the Temple of  Love in the Gardens of Versailles.

STAFF

UNC PROGRAM STAFF

For each program, Blueprint hires a skilled crew of directors, teachers, resident advisers. 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 resident advisers 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 + TRIPS

UNC ACTIVITIES + TRIPS

We know it’s hard to imagine leaving Charlottesville, even if for a few minutes this summer, but road trips are part of learning about college so it’s time to hit the road!

  • Optional Sunday Trip
    More Information Coming Soon!
  • Road Trip Week 2 
    More Information Coming Soon!
  • Signature Blueprint Summer Program Activities at UNC
    • Sports and Gaming
      Frisbee Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Yoga, Cross Country, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Ping Pong and much more
    • Signature UNC Events
      Blueprint Curling, Gov-to-Go Geocaching, So You Think You Can’t Dance, Open Mic Night, Blueprint Amazing Race, Iron Chef: Dorm Edition, Blueprint Survivor, Ramen Noodle Relay
    • Explore Chapel Hill 
      We won’t have to tell you to get out there and explore the town twice because you’re going to know how cool it is from day 1. You’ll use the city with Blueprint Staff as a backdrop to your classes and evening activities. You can’t spell “College Town” without Chapel Hill; seriously, all you’d be left with is ” og wn” … and that’s just ridiculous.
SCHEDULE

FAST FACTS

UNC FAST FACTS

Every college or university has its origin story, but UNC’s is so long and unique that simply picking out a few “fast facts” does not do it justice. We’ve chosen a few takeaways below, but to truly get to know UNC, you’ll need to join us this summer!

  • Outstanding Faculty
    UNC’s faculty, numbering 2,633,are a highly regarded and well qualified group of educators. Over the years, faculty have won the most prestigious prizes in the world and nation, including nine Nobel prizes and 23 Pulitzer prizes. Faculty professional memberships include the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Institute of  Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
  • Diverse Student Population
    The student body of more than 28,000 students represents  50 states and 47 countries. Of that number, more than 17,000 are enrolled in undergraduate classes, and more than 10,000 are enrolled in graduate programs.
  • Notable Graduates
    Among UNC’s notable graduates are James K. Polk, 11th U.S. President; William R. King, 13th U.S. Vice President; 38 state governors, 98 members of Congress, and three astronauts. Other famous graduates are novelists Thomas Wolfe and Walker Percy, historian Shelby Foote, actors Andy Griffin and John Forsythe, and newscaster Charles Kuralt, of On the Road fame.
  • Sports @ UNC
    UNC has one of the strongest sports traditions in the state. The UNC “Tar Heels” football and basketball teams, with their familiar Carolina blue and white colors, have won 40 NCAA championships in six different sports. Teams compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference in all sports. UNC’s mascot is a live  ram named Rameses. A costumed-human version appears at all major sports events.
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The best experience of my daughter’s life. Her words. Thank you!

Parent Georgetown University

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

I would HIGHLY recommend Blueprint to any family looking for a personal, high-value summer college experience.

ParentStonehill College

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

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About Blueprint

Personal, innovative and engaging online Accelerator courses and pre-college residential summer programs that help you get ready for college. You’ll be going to college soon. For real. And with that comes independence, new opportunities and a whole lot of changes. From admissions to lifelong success, the Blueprint experience will help you learn how to handle it all.

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