Advanced STEAM Pre-collegiate Immersion for Research and Exploration

July 12–24, 2026

A two-week residential program where students build real problem-solving, critical-thinking and collaboration skills through hands-on STEAM projects, labs and community experiences. The program is a reflection of Harvey Mudd’s mission to develop well-rounded scientists, engineers and thinkers grounded in both STEM and the humanities.

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Key Dates

Applications available January 15, 2026

  • Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Rolling Admission Continues: Until program is full
  • Notification Timeline:
    • Priority applicants: By mid-April
    • Rolling applicants: Within 2-3 weeks of completed application
  • Upon Admission $500 Non-refundable Enrollment Deposit Due:  Within 10 days of admission decision
  • Full Payment Due: May 30, 2026
  • Program Dates: July 12–July 24, 2026
  • Location: Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California

Overview

Hands-on Academics

Courses are taught by Harvey Mudd faculty and alumni and includes hands-on labs and design challanges

Prepare for your Future

Attend college preparation workshops and receive mentorship by undergraduate students

Explore Beyond Mudd

Takes field trips and tour the Claremont Colleges as well as visit companies on our Career Treks

Collaborative Creativity

Utilize Harvey Mudd’s Makerspace and the Claremont Colleges’ Hive

Program Outcomes

ASPIRE attendees will receive the following:

  • Certificate of Completion from Harvey Mudd College
  • Final hands-on project presentation
  • Exposure to real STEM career pathways
  • Insight into college-style STEM learning
  • New connections with HMC faculty, students and peers

Find out More

Interested in learning more about ASPIRE? We’re happy to answer questions about the program, courses, application process, and what students can expect during the two-week residential experience.

Please email your questions to aspire@hmc.edu.