A one-week college experience for high school students
July 12 – 17, 2026
Experience college life
Be introduced to life on a Christian college campus. Living in dorms, studying on a beautiful campus, and enjoying college activities will prepare students to transition to full-time college life after high school.
Earn college course credit
At the Boyce Academy, high school students will be introduced to college-level work. Completed courses can be used for both high school and college credit for dual enrollment students.
Study with world-class scholars
The Boyce College faculty represent some of the most accomplished and respected scholars in Christian higher education. At the Boyce Academy, students will train under world-class scholars.
Receive a college scholarship
Students who successfully complete the Boyce Academy will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship upon full-time residential enrollment at Boyce College in the fall of their freshman year. Students can receive an additional scholarship for each year that they attend Boyce Academy.
Summer 2026 Courses
SP105 Introduction to Public Speaking (3 hours)
This course provides students with knowledge and skills in public address, argument and reasoning, and storytelling. Throughout the course, students will create, organize, and present several speeches which are often covered in basic entry level speech courses. Additionally, students will explore and discuss key concepts related to engaging storytelling.
PH 108 Worldview Analysis (3 hours)
This course is an introduction to major worldview types, including a study of the elements and formation processes involved in worldviews.
NOTE: Students will choose ONE of the two available courses.
Schedule
The dates for the 2026 Boyce Summer Academy are July 12-17. Classes will meet the 13th-17th.
Students will receive the full itinerary upon acceptance.
IMPORTANT: Courses begin on July 1 and end on July 26. Students are required to complete online assignments and course readings prior to Boyce Academy week.
During the week, a typical day will look like the following:
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 am | Morning Worship and Faculty Devotion |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Morning Class |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 3:30 pm | Afternoon Class |
| 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Study Hall |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Free Time on Campus |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 – 10:00 pm | Student Activity |
| 10:00 pm – 8:00 am | Curfew |
Cost
$1,250*
*Students who successfully complete Boyce Academy will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship upon full-time residential enrollment at Boyce College in the fall of their freshman year. Students can receive an additional scholarship for each year they attend Boyce Academy.
**Students may also want to bring additional spending money for evening activities.
Apply
Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
The Boyce Academy application process will open in the spring of 2026. Boyce Academy is designed for high school students who are rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors and who have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.
To apply for Boyce Academy, submit the following to the Boyce Admissions Office:
- Boyce Academy Application – Complete online here. (Select Boyce Academy as concentration)
- 200-250 word essay (may be submitted while applying or through student portal after applying)
- High School Transcript with qualifying 3.0 GPA
IMPORTANT: High school transcripts must be sent directly from your high school or homeschool organization and can be sent by mail or email to:
Boyce Admissions
2825 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40280
Email: boyceadmissions@sbts.edu
Questions?
For questions about the Boyce Academy application, contact Boyce Admissions at boyceadmissions@sbts.edu or (502) 897-4201.
For questions about the Boyce Academy event, contact Meg Percy at mpercy@sbts.edu or (502) 897-4073.