Summer Launch
June 23 – 25, 2026
Summer Launch welcomes incoming freshmen into 91Ó°ÊÓ by preparing them academically for the rigors of college and connecting them to students, faculty, and staff before fall classes begin.
The program includes 2 nights in the 91Ó°ÊÓ residence halls, engagement with 91Ó°ÊÓ professors and staff, daily breakout groups with 91Ó°ÊÓ student mentors, campus exploration, preparation for the rigors of 91Ó°ÊÓ academics, and the development of relationships with other 91Ó°ÊÓ students.
Registration and Cost
Registration opens February 1, 2026 .
Cost: $50 ($400 value) – 91Ó°ÊÓ covers majority of cost, but spots are limited!
Dates: June 23 – 25, 2026
See the refund schedule .
What Should You Expect?
Sample Schedule
Program Pictures
Registration Forms
What Should You Expect? At Summer Launch, you will:
Experience life as an on-campus resident, spending two nights in the 91Ó°ÊÓ residence halls and eating meals in the Baugh Center
Learn time management and study strategies
Enjoy the vibrant city of 91Ó°ÊÓ on off-campus excursions
Make friends with other incoming freshmen
Sample Schedule This is just a sample schedule. Exact time for check-in will be announced before the program begins.
Day 1 Sample
9:00am – 10:00am:Â Student Check-In
10:00am – 11:30am:Â Welcome Session & Mentor Reveal
11:30am – 12:00pm:Â Breakout Group 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm:Â Lunch in 91Ó°ÊÓ Baugh Center
1:00pm – 1:45pm:Â Future First (Session 1)
2:00pm – 2:30pm:Â Career Exploration (Interactive)
2:45pm – 3:45pm:Â Student Success (Session 2)
3:45pm – 4:15pm:Â Meet Your Student Success Specialist (Interactive)
4:30pm – 5:00pm:Â Breakout Group 2
5:00pm – 5:30pm:Â Free Time
5:30pm – 6:30pm:Â Dinner in the 91Ó°ÊÓ Baugh Center
6:30pm – 9:30pm:Â Campus Takeover
9:30pm – 11:00pm:Â Free-Time/Optional Group Activities
11:00pm:Â Curfew
Day 2 Sample
8:30am – 9:30am: Breakfast in 91Ó°ÊÓ Baugh Center
9:30am – 10:00am:Â Optional Bible Study
10:00am – 11:00am:Â Metacognition (Session 3)
11:00am – 12:00pm:Â Retrieval Practice (Session 4)
12:00pm – 1:00pm:Â Lunch in 91Ó°ÊÓ Baugh Center
1:00pm – 1:45pm:Â Reading and Writing in College (Session 5)
2:00pm – 2:30pm:Â Research and Library Services (Interactive)
2:45pm – 3:45pm:Â Grit (Session 6)
3:45pm – 4:15pm:Â Growth Mindset (Interactive)
4:30pm – 5:00pm:Â Breakout Group 3
5:00pm – 5:30pm:Â Free Time
5:30pm – 6:30pm:Â Dinner in the 91Ó°ÊÓ Baugh Center
6:30pm – 9:30pm:Â Field Day
9:30pm – 11:00pm:Â Free-Time/Optional Group Activities
11:00pm:Â Curfew
Day 3 Sample
8:30am – 9:30am: Breakfast in 91Ó°ÊÓ Baugh Center
9:30am – 10:00am:Â Optional Bible Study
10:00am – 11:00am:Â Faith and 91Ó°ÊÓ (Session 11)
11:00am – 11:30am:Â Breakout Group 5
11:30am – 12:00pm:Â Closing Session
12:00pm – 12:30pm:Â Check-Out
Registration Forms If you are under 18 years old at the time of registration, you will need to complete the Summer Launch Waiver and email it to summerlaunch@HC.edu .