Summer Business Institute

A Summer Experience Committed to Business and Entrepreneurship

It's Never Too Early to Explore the Opportunities in Business

Do you have a high school student (currently in grade 9, 10, or 11) interested in business? Are they interested in experiencing college-level courses, working in teams, and experiencing life at a university?

The Albers Pre-College Summer Business Institute (SBI) at Seattle University is a great way for them to sample the instruction, interactions, and opportunities that business school offers. SBI is a credit-bearing summer business residency for high school students.

The program allows participants to explore various business disciplines while also participating in experiential learning opportunities. While SBI is open to all rising 9th to 12th graders, students with historically marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

SBI 2025

Summer Business Institute Dates: July 19-25, 2025

This is a residency program, meaning students will live on-campus during the institute dates (6 evenings).

Who can apply: 9th through 11th grade students interested in business. Students with historically marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Fees: Thanks to the support of our gracious sponsors, the program is free to apply and has a $50 registration deposit. All other program costs (tuition, housing, and meals) are covered by the institute.

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Summer Business Institute Application

Applications for Summer 2025 will open on February 1.

Apply Now

Why SBI?

Cost-Effective

$50 program fee for qualified students

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Fun-filled Week

Lectures, team projects, networking, company visits, and more

Focus on the Future

2 College Credits Upon Completion

One of the Best Summer Camps for High School Students in the Seattle Area

Two SBI students experiencing dormitory life Past participants of SBI have been overwhelmingly positive about their experience. Out of students surveyed about the 2020 program:

85% stated that the program met or exceeded their expectations
85% said they would recommend the program to their peers
95% said that based on this experience, they will apply to some form of post-secondary education their senior year

A number of SBI alumni have not only gone on to college but were also inspired to start their own business ventures. The program opened their eyes to the possibilities offered by the business school and gave them the confidence to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

SBI Alumni Benefits

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Your experience with Seattle University is about more than your time with us during the summer. It is about creating opportunities for success towards your post-secondary goals. We will provide you with digital resources and support in college planning, career development, and financial literacy after you successfully complete your time with the Albers Summer Business Institute.

What SBI alumni say about the program "A Glimpse of Business School at a Relaxed Level."

Viola Sloniker-Tabares

"I really enjoyed the group work where we had to come up with a business idea and present it to everyone. My group came up with the idea of a mobile van that did hair. We all dressed up for the presentation. I was super proud. In the end, I got a glimpse of business school at a relaxed level. And I wouldn't have been as confident about college if I hadn't gone."

SBI participant, 2017

For Inquiries about SBI

Gerald Corporal

Program Director, Summer Business Institute

gcorporal@seattleu.edu