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SUMMER LINK 2025
Tuesday, July 22nd - Saturday, July 26th, 2025

To all Volunteers in Partnership (VIP) Students, Parents, School Partners, Recommenders, and DU Friends:
Our Summer Link application is now open! Summer Link will be accepting current sophomores/rising juniors from a Colorado High School to spend five days on the beautiful University of Denver (DU) Campus and give them an introduction to college life.

Students will experience Intensive academic classes taught by DU professors.
Workshops in leadership, financial aid, time management, study skills, and how to prepare for college and your future. On-campus housing and dining. Mentoring from DU VIP student leaders coordinating the program.

Who should apply?
Students who have academic interests and potential. Summer Link is designed to support and develop students who plan to attend college, as well as those who may think college is not available to them. First Generation Students from the following VIP partner schools will be prioritized

Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver Center for International Studies
Denver School of Science and Technology: Green Valley Ranch
Denver School of Science and Technology: Montview
East High School
Hinkley High School
Pinnacle Charter School
South High School
West Campus

We encoruage First Gen Students from other schools to also apply, but spots are limited.

How to apply: Submit a high school transcript.

Students and parents/legal guardians MUST sign the application. Your printed names will constitute your signatures

The deadline to apply is
Monday, May 12th, at 11:59 p.m. Students will be selected and notified within the last week of June!

Student Information

First Name:

Last Name:

High School:

Do you speak any other languages? Please list them here.

Gender:

Pronouns (i.e. she/her | him/his | they/them)
What’s this?

Current home address:

Current Year (Fresh, Soph, etc):

Birth Date:

Expected Graduation Date:

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA):

Email (Personal email, not school email):

Phone Number:

I give permission to the University of Denver to send me important updates via text messaging. (Standard message charges apply.) (Yes | No)

T-Shirt Size:

Will you be a first-generation college student?
* Students are considered first-generation students if neither of your parents completed a four-year degree in the U.S.; OR if a student lives and receives support from one parent, such parent did not receive a four-year degree in the U.S.

Are you classified as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) / or Undocumented student?(Yes/No)

List any colleges or universities you are interested in attending:

Have you applied or plan to apply to any other summer programs? If so, please let us know the name of the program(s):

How did you hear about the Summer Link Program? (Please list a person's name, organization, or school)

Parent/s or Legal Guardian/s Information:

Parent/Legal Guardian 1:

Phone Number:

Email:

Parent/Legal Guardian 2:

Phone Number:

Email:

Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Preferred Language(s):

High School Transcript

Upload a current copy of your high school transcript.

Please list a reference (academic, work, extracurricular)

First Name:

Last Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Additional Questions

Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at an educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution?

Yes
No

Short answer: Tell us about yourself and your future personal/ academic goals in less than 250 words.

Student’s Signature

My electronic signature below indicates that all information contained in my application is accurate. I understand that all documents must be submitted in order to be considered to attend Summer Link from July 22nd - July 26th, 2025

Parent’s/Legal Guardian’s Signature

My electronic signature below gives permission for my student to apply and if accepted, to attend the Summer Link from July 22nd - July 26th, 2025

Applicant Check List

Make sure to complete the items below and check all boxes below before submitting the application.

All participants must have the written permission of their parent/s or legal guardian (signature on the application). Students and parents/legal guardians MUST e-sign the application. Your printed name will constitute your signature.
Deadline: Applications must be received by Monday, May 12th, 2025 11:59pm (Participants will be notified in June).
Applicants must upload a high school transcript or have their counselor submit it for them.

My electronic signature certifies that the information included in this application is entirely my own work and, to the best of my knowledge, is accurately and honestly presented. In place of your signature, please type your full legal name: