A PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER ACADEMY
ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy
The ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy is a summer academy aimed at high school students who will have completed grades 9th, 10th, or 11th at the end of the school year. Partnering with A.T. Still University, Truman State University offers high school students interested in a career in the healthcare field a week on campus to learn about health professions through hands-on activities and stimulating discussions. Students live in a residence hall on the Truman campus under the supervision of resident staff and preceptors and participate in a variety of activities held each day.
Student eligibility
To be considered for admission to this residential summer program:
- High school students must have completed the 9th, 10th or 11th grade by June of the Healthcare Academy session,
- Be interested in a healthcare related field,
- Provide school transcripts/grades for a minimum of two years, and
- Provide a contact for an educator to provide a recommendation.
Summer 2026 Dates: June 14-19
All application materials must be received by March 8, 2026.
After March 8th, please contact hca@truman.edu regarding possible openings.
2026 Tuition: $1,050
Includes courses, housing, meals, activities, t-shirt, and related materials
Application Process
Applications for Summer 2026 will open in November, 2025. Official acceptances and financial aid/scholarship awards are not sent out until mid-March.
To apply for the ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy, students must:
- complete the online application (including essays)
- provide two years worth of transcripts/grade reports
- provide contact for an educator recommendation
- complete Signature Page and submit all requested materials by the deadline.
We’re here to help.
Email us at hca@truman.edu or call us at 660-785-5384.
ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy
Institute for Academic Outreach
Truman State University
McClain Hall 303
100 E. Normal Avenue
Kirksville, MO 63501