Game Changers is a one-week pre-college summer program run by Quinnipiac University on its Hamden, Connecticut campus, led by assistant professor of journalism Nick Pietruszkiewicz.
Students meet professionals from journalism, public relations, advertising and social media, and use the university’s production facilities to write, record, produce and edit sports stories. In 2026 it ran as two sessions, 13–17 and 27–31 July.
Benefits & funding
- Fee: US$1,800 overnight (Sunday–Saturday, room and board) or US$1,500 commuter (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., lunch included); some programs add a US$100 supply cost.
- Limited need-based financial aid may cover part of the cost; it is not guaranteed.
- A non-refundable US$250 deposit holds a place for 30 days if you do not pay in full.
Eligibility
- Current high school students.
- Participants are typically 15–18 at the start; Quinnipiac’s FAQ welcomes students aged 14–18.
- No citizenship or residence rule is stated.
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Application process
- 1Register online through Quinnipiac’s summer programs page; registration for summer 2027 is due to open in October 2026. No deadline is published, and the 2026 program filled, with later registrants waitlisted.
- 2Pay in full or the US$250 deposit at registration; the balance is due within 30 days.
- 3For financial aid, submit the aid application with two letters of recommendation.
Program timeline
October 2026
Registration opens for summer 2027
Session 1
13–17 July 2026
Session 2
27–31 July 2026