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.IMPORTANT: To be considered for this program, in addition to completing this online application, applicants MUST:Send unofficial college transcripts to mlsimmersion@gwu.edu with the applicant's name in the subject line.Have a teacher complete and submit our instructor checklist (found under Applying to the Summer Immersion Program on our website). You may ask any current teacher who can speak to your motivation, teamwork, and respectfulness. It does not have to be a science teacher. Application Deadline: May 4, 2026, 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 20 - 24Virtual: July 27 - 31 I confirm that if I participate virtually, I have access to a working computer and a reliable internet connection. I understand that only students who attend all sessions and complete all assignments on time will be awarded a certificate of completion. Seats are limited for the in-person session; therefore, it may be necessary to place you in the virtual session if no seats are remaining. Are you available and interested in participating virtually July 27 – July 31 if the in-person session is full? - Select -YesNo I confirm that if I participate virtually, I have access to a working computer and a reliable internet connection. I understand that only students who attend all sessions and complete all assignments on time will be awarded a certificate of completion. Questions Please answer the following two questions. 1. Why do you feel that you are a good fit for the program? (maximum 125 words) 2. 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 Financial scholarships (partial and full) are available to students who can show proof of financial need. Acceptable documents to show proof of financial hardship include:Unemployment compensation statementProof that you qualify for federal or state government assistance programs, including but not limited to:Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for foodMedicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for healthcareLow-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for energy costHousing Choice Vouchers for Rent (Section 8)Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for financial and welfare assistancePlease send acceptable documentation to mlsimmersion@gwu.edu. CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Submit Leave this field blank
