Pre-College Programs
The Office of Stern Life offers immersive webinars and an in-person institute for all students, introducing core business fields, career pathways, and real-world skills through interactive, college-style learning. Review our offerings below.
Future Business Leaders Webinar Series for Students in Grades 9–12
Dates: April 4–25, 2026 | Saturdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Through this NYU Stern experience, all students in Grades 9–12 are eligible to participate in the Future Business Leaders Webinar Series: The Verbs and Competencies Around Business, a multi-session program designed to introduce core business disciplines and the skills required for success across industries. Through interactive, college-style workshops, students explore their personal “why” while gaining early exposure to Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Sports & Entertainment—strengthening their understanding of how business concepts connect to real-world decision-making and career pathways.
Thursday, April 4, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
My Why | Accounting
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Finance | Management
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Marketing | Real Estate
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sports and Entertainment
Cost: $350 Per Student
If you are interested in participating and require financial assistance, please email Dr. Victor C. Mullins directly at vmullins@stern.nyu.edu to discuss available support options.
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College & Career Lab (CCL) for Students in Grade 8
July 13–15, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–2:00 p.m.
(Morning session only on Wednesday, July 15)
Through this partnership, NYU Stern and New York University’s College & Career Lab (CCL) engage rising 8th graders (60 students) in a high-impact summer experience grounded in education-equity research and designed to expand early awareness, access, and support for college and career pathways. Students participate in interactive workshops, college-style learning, and guided reflection that build career confidence, develop essential navigation skills, and support exploration across a wide range of academic disciplines and professions—laying the foundation for long-term educational and economic mobility. This program is managed by the New York University College & Career Lab. For questions about enrollment, the application process, or program cost, please click the link below to learn more.
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Future Makers: An NYU Stern Pre-College Institute
August 3–7, 2026 | New York City
Future Makers is a five-day, in-person experience for students in Grades 9–12 who are ready to explore their potential, build community, and think like future business leaders.
Hosted at NYU Stern School of Business in the heart of Greenwich Village, this immersive institute introduces students to the core disciplines of business—including Finance, Marketing, Management, Accounting, Data & Technology, and Sustainable Business—while developing the skills and confidence needed to navigate future academic and career pathways.
At the center of the experience is a team-based project. Students are placed into small teams at the start of the program and collaborate throughout the week to tackle a real-world business challenge. This hands-on approach allows students to apply new concepts, practice problem-solving, and learn how to work effectively with others.
Each day, students engage in faculty-led sessions with NYU Stern professors who bring business concepts to life through real-world examples and interactive discussion. Throughout the program, teams are supported by NYU Stern graduate and undergraduate student leaders, who serve as near-peer mentors—guiding conversations, offering feedback, and helping students stay engaged and confident in their ideas.
Students also benefit from direct engagement with corporate partners, gaining exposure to industry perspectives, career pathways, and professional insights through meaningful, small-group interactions.
By the end of the week, students will:
- Develop a stronger understanding of how business addresses real-world challenges
- Build confidence in communicating ideas and working in teams
- Gain exposure to a range of business disciplines and career pathways
- Strengthen their ability to think critically and solve problems
Future Makers is more than a pre-college program—it is an opportunity to step into a community, challenge yourself, and begin shaping the way you think about your future.
Cost: $650 Per Student
If you are interested in participating and require financial assistance, please email Dr. Victor C. Mullins directly at vmullins@stern.nyu.edu to discuss available support options.
Future Business Leaders Webinar Series for Students in Grades 9–12
Dates: August 8–29, 2026 | Saturdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Building on the spring experience, NYU Stern’s Future Business Leaders Webinar Series continues in Summer 2026, offering all students in Grades 9–12 an opportunity to deepen business knowledge and apply foundational concepts through reflection, discussion, and hands-on learning. This series reinforces key competencies across business disciplines while supporting students in clarifying interests, strengthening transferable skills, and preparing for future academic and career exploration as they transition into the fall.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
My Why | Accounting
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Finance | Management
Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Marketing | Real Estate
Saturday, August 29, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sports and Entertainment
Cost: $350 Per Student
If you are interested in participating and require financial assistance, please email Dr. Victor C. Mullins directly at vmullins@stern.nyu.edu to discuss available support options.
