Learn by Doing
Built around Babson’s signature Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A®) framework, students learn through hands-on projects, collaboration, and experimentation.
Student Experience
Life, Learning, and Community at Babson
Experience Babson through hands-on learning, exploration, and community in a structured, supportive environment. Across all formats, students engage in academic work guided by Babson faculty and industry leaders—building skills, confidence, and clarity about their interests.
Explore What Interests You
Students can choose from a wide range of summer courses across business, entrepreneurship, technology, healthcare, and culture—giving them the opportunity to explore academic interests before college.
Flexibility That Fits Your Summer
- Variety of courses offered across multiple sessions
- In person and online options
- A summer learning program that adapts to individual schedules and goals
College Readiness
Students leave the program with:
- Greater confidence, independence, and time-management skills
- Meaningful academic work and experiences they can reference in college applications
- Transferable skills—teamwork, problem-solving, and communication—that last beyond the summer
Community That Stays With You
Students join a welcoming, driven community of peers and educators—building relationships, shared experiences, and connections that extend well beyond the program.
An Immersive Pre-College Experience (Residential & Commuter)
Students learn alongside motivated peers and experience college life both inside and outside the classroom. Each day blends academics, structured enrichment, and dedicated time to explore campus life.
All in-person students typically participate in:
- Three hours of daily academic instruction.
- Individual and group project work outside the classroom.
- Guided exposure to Babson support resources, including Career Services, Admissions, and BabsonARTS.
- Access to Babson campus amenities such as the library, fitness center, academic centers, maker spaces, collaborative study areas, dining spaces, and common areas.
- Ongoing support from Babson faculty and professional staff.
A detailed daily schedule will be shared with enrolled students prior to the start of the program.
Residential students live on Babson’s campus and experience college life in a supportive, supervised setting, including:
- Student orientation on arrival day (with optional parent orientation).
- On-campus housing and three meals per day.
- Evening activities such as movie nights, DJ dance party, campus events, and off-campus experiences.
- A structured, supervised residential environment that supports independence and community.
Commuter students receive lunch, snacks, and water daily. Students enroll in either morning or afternoon classes and, during non-class time, participate in structured activities and collaborative work with their peers within commuter hours (8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.).
| 7–8 a.m. | Workout at Babson’s state-of-the-art athletic facility |
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| 8:15–8:45 a.m. | Breakfast at the dining hall with classmates and friends |
| 9 a.m–12 p.m. | Commuters Arrive at 8:45 a.m. In class for your academic course (classes are either 9 a.m–12 p.m. or 1– 4 p.m.) |
| 12–1 p.m. | Lunch at Trim, buffet-style dining hall |
| 1–4 p.m. | Choose your daily learning journey. Each day will offer a menu of program options, choose a different session each day, or go deep on a favorite topic all week. Examples:
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| 4–6 p.m. | Commuters Depart at 4:15 p.m. Downtime on the Park Manor Quad; work with classmates on team assignments |
| 6–7 p.m. | Dinner on campus or an off‑campus excursion as the evening activity (e.g., Faneuil Hall Marketplace in historic downtown Boston) |
| 7–9:30 p.m. | After dinner activity such as:
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| 10 p.m. | Curfew/room check (after snacks back at the air-conditioned dorm) |
Sample schedule provided for illustrative purposes. Daily schedules may vary by course, week, and program format.
Start out morning with a jog around campus with a stop outside of the Glavin Family Chapel to check out the Babson sculpture garden or stop into the state-of-the-art gym located within the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Center. After your work-out be sure to wander through the Webster Center to check-out the photo walls of the Babson athletic awards and team championships.
Once you get ready for the day back in Park Manor South, head with your roommate over to grab breakfast at Trim Dining Hall—give yourself some extra time to take part in the Babson tradition of Trim sitting—community building and socializing. After breakfast head over to Horn Library and pick up an iced latte at Centennial Café before the start of your morning class.
After class, grab lunch in Trim with your classmates. Don’t miss out on the delicious food, including menu options from Babson alumni food entrepreneurs, like Dumpling Daughter and Hillside Harvest. After lunch, get a jump on team assignments from class in a study room or outdoors.
In the afternoon, chart your learning journey for the day. Take advantage of time at the Weisman Foundry—a unique makerspace designed for hands on prototyping and early-stage innovation. You’ll have access to a wide range of materials and making techniques—whether you’re laser cutting a rough concept, 3D printing a product iteration, or sketching ideas in foam and cardboard. If prototyping isn’t your thing, head over to the art studio to paint some pottery, to Admissions for a College-prep session and campus tour, or learn to pitch an idea like an entrepreneur, Babson-style.
Before you head over to eat dinner, enjoy downtime on the Reynolds lawn—play some cornhole or grab some shade to get ahead of your summer reading.
Dinner time at Trim will give you the opportunity to enjoy some international cuisine that is a staple for Babson’s global community or stick to the basics, with burgers, salad and ice cream.
Once the sun goes down, head to the Park Manor Quad for an outdoor movie with popcorn and giveaways. Be sure to be back in your hall for bed check and some catch-up time with your roommate, final classwork prep for the next day, or a call home to family to close out your day.
For illustrative purposes only. Daily schedules may vary by course, week, personal interests, and program format.
Applying before the March 15 priority deadline is highly encouraged to be enrolled in preferred classes.
Last Day to Submit Applications: May 1, 2026
Safety, Supervision, and Support
Student well-being is a top priority. Babson provides a structured, supportive environment designed to ensure students have everything they need to succeed—academically, personally, and socially.
- A full-time nurse is on site throughout the program.
- Dining services accommodate food allergies and dietary needs.
- A structured environment designed to promote safety, wellness, and positive engagement.
- Residential students live in air-conditioned, supervised residence halls supported by trained residential staff and college student leaders (RAs).
- Faculty, staff, and program leadership are actively engaged throughout the program and serve as additional points of support for students.
Babson College’s Public Safety Department operates 24/7 and provides campus-wide security and emergency services. The department includes approximately 30 full- and part-time staff, including 22 sworn police officers, and oversees police operations, emergency preparedness, communications, and campus safety services.
Online Experience
The online experience is designed for students who want to engage in Babson coursework from anywhere.
Online students can expect to:
- Participate in live, synchronous, expert-led online classes
- Complete academic assignments and projects aligned with course learning objectives
- Engage in structured coursework and deadlines similar to a college class
This option focuses on academic learning and skill development, rather than campus life or co-curricular programming.
Have Additional Questions?
Want to know more about the Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program?
Register for online Information Sessions in March, or email us with your questions.