Application Instructions: The Biomedical Laboratory Science summer immersion program is intended for college students with limited laboratory experience. Applicants with >2 years college credit are considered on a case by case basis if they have limited laboratory experience and/or are considering a change of major into the health sciences. Applicants in this situation are required to elaborate on their reasons for pursuing this program and why they are a good fit for it in the first essay question. In this program, you will learn biomedical laboratory science theory and gain skills performing hands-on laboratory techniques. Students need to have previously completed high-school-level Algebra I and Biology. Unofficial high school and college transcripts must be emailed to mlsimmersion@gwu.edu with the applicant's name in the subject line. Application Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET Student Information First Name Last Name Gender Male Female Other Prefer not to answer Ethnicity - Select -American IndianAsianBlack - African AmericanHispanicPacific IslanderWhiteTwo or More RacesDon't Know or Prefer not to answer Date of Birth Address Phone Number Email Name of College College Credit Hours Earned (e.g., 33) Current College GPA Session Preference Please select Session Preference (only choose one option) - Select -In Person: July 21 – July 25Virtual: July 28 – August 1 I confirm that if I participate virtually, I have access to a working computer and reliable internet. I confirm that if I participate in this program virtually, I have access to a working computer and a reliable internet connection. Seats are limited for the in-person session, therefore, it may be necessary to place you in the virtual session if there are no seats remaining. Are you available and interested in participating virtually July 28 – August 1 if the in-person session is full? - Select -YesNo I confirm that if I participate in this program virtually, I have access to a working computer and a reliable internet connection. Questions Please answer the following four questions. 1. Why do you feel that you are a good fit for the program? (maximum 125 words) 2. What are your future educational or career goals? (maximum 125 words) 3. Please describe, if any, your experience in a laboratory setting. If none, please write "N/A" (examples of lab experience may include: lab classes as part of a course in school (not including the required biology course), previous attended workshops such as this summer immersion program, internships, etc.) (maximum 125 words) 4. Please rank your interest in the below career fields from highest (1) to lowest (6) Career Field Ranking Allied Health Allied Health - Select -123456 Medicine Medicine - Select -123456 Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences - Select -123456 Nursing Nursing - Select -123456 Engineering Engineering - Select -123456 Biotechnology Biotechnology - Select -123456 Financial Assistance Students who qualify for financial assistance will have their registration fee waived. Students participating in our in-person session will be expected to cover the cost of housing, meals, and transportation.Please be aware that misrepresenting yourself will lead to loss of aid.Any student who comes from a family with an annual income below a level based on low-income thresholds established by the U.S. Census Bureau, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index, is considered economically disadvantaged and may qualify for assistance. Please refer to the U.S. Census Bureau (see 2024 file) for more clarity on low income levels. I am economically disadvantaged - Select -YesNo Tell Us Why? If you selected yes to the above statement, please describe why you are requesting financial assistance for this program (maximum 150 words) AND submit documented verification (IRS tax forms from the previous year AND, if applicable, public assistance documentation) to mlsimmersion@gwu.edu. CAPTCHA Math question 8 + 6 = Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Submit Leave this field blank
