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    Electrical Engineering High School Course

    by Summer Springboard

    A hands-on pre-college course where students build circuits, program sensors, test prototypes, and explore how electrical and mechanical systems work together.

    Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Electrical Engineering High School Course

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    Electrical Engineering Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Closed

    Eligibility

    Grades 9-12; 3.0 GPA

    Age range / Year group

    14-18

    Location / Region

    Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    Cost

    $2,998 commuter; $5,798 residential

    Duration

    Two weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Engineering

    Accommodation: Residential or commuter

    Meals: All meals or lunch

    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and recommendation letter

    Sessions / cadence: 9 x 3-hour classes

    Main output: Capstone project

    Instructor: GW engineering professor

    Electrical Engineering Course summary

    This practical pre-college course combines electrical engineering, mechanical principles, and mechatronics through experiments and collaborative design work.

    Students build circuits, program sensors, use multimeters and Arduinos, test prototypes, and complete a capstone project.

    It suits students considering engineering who want practical exposure before choosing between electrical, mechanical, or related university pathways.

    What is Electrical Engineering High School Course?

    The Electrical Engineering High School Course is a Summer Springboard pre-college experience focused on the relationship between electricity, mechanics, and interactive technology. Students explore circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, and mechanical systems through practical work rather than lecture-only study.

    Learners build and test devices, program sensors, work through team challenges, and see engineering applications during visits to the Smithsonian and a robotics laboratory. The experience concludes with a capstone project that demonstrates their understanding of electrical engineering and mechatronics.

    Why Succeed highlights Electrical Engineering Course

    • Practical circuit building and sensor programming make abstract engineering concepts tangible.

    • Students use professional tools, including multimeters and Arduinos, while developing working prototypes.

    • The course connects electrical and mechanical engineering instead of treating them as isolated fields.

    • Smithsonian and robotics laboratory visits link classroom work to real engineering applications.

    • A final capstone gives students a concrete project to discuss and reflect on later.

    Who is Electrical Engineering Course for?

    Best for

    Students curious about electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or hands-on STEM who want to test the subject before university.

    Not ideal if

    You want a low-cost, college-credit course or prefer purely theoretical study without collaborative building, excursions, and a structured campus schedule.

    Is Electrical Engineering Course worth it?

    It may be worthwhile for students who learn best by building and testing things. The mix of circuitry, programming, prototypes, expert teaching, and engineering excursions offers a broader introduction than a classroom-only short course.

    The main limitation is value for money: tuition, the course supplement, and application costs create a substantial commitment, and the program does not award college credit. Its strongest value is informed subject exploration and a tangible capstone, not a formal university credential.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $2,998 commuter; $5,798 residential; includes Residential tuition includes all meals and lodging., Residential tuition includes the academic course and excursions., Residential tuition includes weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch and the academic course., Commuter tuition includes weekday excursions and 9am-5pm programming..

    Accommodation

    Residential or commuter

    Meals

    All meals or lunch

    Provider details

    Review the Summer Springboard provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    Two weeks; Georgetown University, Washington, DC.

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    How much preparation does Electrical Engineering Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin six to eight weeks before applying to plan documents, travel, and funding.

    Main challenge

    Turning circuit and programming ideas into reliable working prototypes.

    Typical preparation

    • Review basic circuit ideas such as voltage, current, resistance, and simple components.

    • Try a beginner Arduino or sensor activity if equipment is available, although prior experience is not required.

    • Prepare examples of why engineering interests you and gather required school, health, and travel information.

    Useful if

    You are comparing electrical, mechanical, robotics, or mechatronics pathways.

    What do students do on Electrical Engineering Course?

    Students move from introductory engineering concepts to building, testing, and presenting functional electronic systems through structured classes, teamwork, and field experiences.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Learn how electricity and mechanical systems combine in mechatronics.

    2. 2

      Build and test circuits using sensors and microcontrollers.

    3. 3

      Use multimeters and Arduinos to program interactive systems.

    4. 4

      Work in teams to experiment, analyze data, and refine prototypes.

    5. 5

      Visit the Smithsonian and a robotics laboratory for career context.

    6. 6

      Complete and showcase a hands-on capstone project.

    Electrical Engineering Course dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    First application wave

    22 February 2026

    The application fee increased afterward.

    Reference date

    Second application wave

    19 April 2026

    The application fee increased afterward.

    Reference date

    Final admission deadline

    17 May 2026

    Final general admission date for 2026 programs.

    Reference date

    Electrical Engineering session

    21 June-3 July 2026

    Two-week Georgetown session.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students in Grades 9-12

    • Students entering high school may apply

    • Recent high-school graduates may apply

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent

    • English proficiency required for international students

    • Essential Eligibility Criteria must be met

    • Student must follow staff instructions in English

    How much does Electrical Engineering Course cost?

    Program tuition

    $2,998; $5,798 — Commuter and residential options

    Funding or discounts

    • Course supplement: $250 — Mandatory for this course
    • Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and nonrefundable
    • Enrollment deposit: $600 — Due during the application
    • Need-based scholarship: Up to 30%; 60% — Residential and commuter tuition respectively
    • Eligible discounts: 5% — Selected family and enrollment categories

    What's included

    Residential tuition includes all meals and lodging., Residential tuition includes the academic course and excursions., Residential tuition includes weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch and the academic course., Commuter tuition includes weekday excursions and 9am-5pm programming.

    How to apply to Electrical Engineering Course

    1. 1

      Create an account in the official application portal.

    2. 2

      Confirm the verification email and complete the account details.

    3. 3

      Choose Georgetown, the session, Electrical Engineering, and a tuition type.

    4. 4

      Enter the student's contact information with the student present.

    5. 5

      Complete the remaining application and required disclosures.

    6. 6

      Pay the deposit and application fee to hold the place.

    7. 7

      Submit the application for an enrollment decision.

    8. 8

      Complete any additional forms released after acceptance.

    What does Electrical Engineering Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Circuits and electricity

    Build circuits and investigate how electricity powers interactive devices.

    Sensors and microcontrollers

    Program sensors and control systems using tools such as Arduinos.

    Mechanical systems

    Explore how motion and mechanical principles interact with electronics.

    Prototype development

    Design, test, analyze, and refine functional devices in teams.

    Capstone project

    Apply course learning in a project showcased on the final day.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Electrical Engineering Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    8:00am 12:00pm

    Breakfast is followed by the three-hour academic course.

    12:00pm

    Students have lunch in the campus dining hall.

    1:30pm 5:00pm

    Academic excursions, recreation, and college-readiness or personal-development workshops follow lunch.

    6:00pm 10:30pm

    Residential students have dinner, clubs or activities, and nighttime dorm checks.

    Who teaches on Electrical Engineering Course?

    The listed instructor is Ekundayo Shittu, a professor in George Washington University's Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and director of its Systems Modeling Laboratory for Economic Decisions. His background includes electrical and industrial engineering, applied energy research, patents, and high-school STEM workshops.

    The instructor holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.

    Where do students stay on Electrical Engineering Course?

    Residential plan

    • Harbin Hall housing: Students share a dorm room with roommates near Cooper Field.
    • Meals and linens: Three daily meals and basic bed and bath linens are provided.
    • Residential support: Program staff live in the dorms and provide 24-hour emergency support.
    • Campus security: Residence access is controlled and campus security patrols operate 24/7.

    Non-residential plan

    • Weekday attendance: Commuters attend programming from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday.
    • Lunch and excursions: Lunch, the academic course, and weekday excursions are included.

    Residential students share rooms and common bathrooms; suites are separated by gender.

    What happens after Electrical Engineering Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use the capstone to demonstrate practical engineering exploration.

    Reflect on whether electrical, mechanical, robotics, or mechatronics study fits.

    Build confidence with circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, and prototype testing.

    Receive a completion certificate after finishing the program.

    Receive a professor-completed letter of recommendation.

    The program does not award college credit at Georgetown.

    Where does Electrical Engineering Course take place?

    The course takes place on Georgetown University's campus in Washington, DC, beside the Potomac River and close to the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Students use the capital's museums and engineering sites for excursions, including the Smithsonian and a robotics laboratory.

    Summer Springboard operates the program independently of Georgetown University.

    Electrical Engineering Course FAQs

    It combines electrical engineering, mechanical principles, circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, and mechatronics. Students apply these areas while building and testing interactive devices.

    No. The course is designed for learners from different backgrounds, and no prior experience is required.

    The course emphasizes hands-on experiments, circuit building, sensor programming, teamwork, prototype testing, and a final capstone showcase.

    Published course information specifically identifies multimeters and Arduinos among the professional engineering tools used.

    The course identifies visits to the Smithsonian and a robotics laboratory, with additional engineering and technology experiences around Washington, DC.

    Yes. Commuter students attend weekday programming, receive lunch, and participate in the academic course and weekday excursions.

    Residential tuition includes lodging, all meals, the academic course, excursions, and weekend excursions. Students stay in shared university dorm rooms.

    No. Summer Springboard says its Georgetown programs do not award college credit, although participants receive a completion certificate and recommendation letter.

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