Summer Success Academy

Summer Success Academy 2026

July 13–24, 2026

The Summer Success Academy at Durham Tech is a free, two-week transition program designed to help recent high school graduates successfully prepare for college. This immersive experience provides students with early exposure to campus resources, academic expectations, and support systems that promote long-term success.

The Academy is open exclusively to students who plan to enroll at Durham Tech for the Fall 2026 semester.

Program Overview

During the Academy, students will:

• Enroll in ACA 122: College Transfer Success, a credit-bearing course that builds essential academic, personal, and career-planning skills.
• Participate in a community-focused service project that fosters teamwork, responsibility, and leadership development.
• Explore Durham Tech’s seven guided career pathways to better understand academic and workforce opportunities.
• Engage directly with key campus resources, including Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Accessibility Services, Library Services, and the Success Coach team.

This structured and supportive environment is designed to increase student confidence, readiness, and persistence as they begin their college journey.

Attendance Requirement

To ensure student success and academic accountability, participants must attend at least 90% of all scheduled sessions in order to receive course credit.

Program Schedule 2026

Program Dates:
July 13–16, 2026
July 20–23, 2026

Open Lab Days:
July 17 and July 24, 2026

Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fridays (Open Lab): 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Application Requirements

To participate, students must:

• Submit a final high school transcript verifying graduation and completion of required coursework.
• Apply and be officially admitted to Durham Tech for the Fall 2026 semester prior to the start of the Academy.