STU to Welcome High School Students to Campus for Rubin & Depow Summer Study Program

High school students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in archeological classwork and fieldwork in excavations, artifact discovery, and analysis in the newly launched Rubin & Depow Summer Study Program at St. Thomas University. 

 

The program, which runs for two weeks from July 7–July 18, is open students currently completing Grade 11 or Grade 12, and will introduce them to an academic and social experience in one of Canada’s most highly rated learning environments. 

 

Participants will be enrolled in an introductory university course with classroom and experiential field work, and live in a supervised environment in residence, eat in the dining hall, and participate in study sessions. They will also take part in numerous campus and social activities. The academic credits from the course can count towards a university degree. 

 

“This is an incredible opportunity for high school students to experience the high quality and collaborative learning that takes place in our classrooms and the supports that enhance student participation and success,” said Dr. M. Nauman Farooqi, St. Thomas University President and Vice-Chancellor.  

 

“Our programs, beautiful campus, and distinct learning environment create the ideal place for discovery and possibility — these students will leave STU with a new perspective that will benefit them in their future.” 
 

Live and Learn at STU – Introduction to Archeology  
 

Students in the Rubin & Depow Summer Study Program will be in class twice a day with Dr. Moira McLaughlin, a noted forensic anthropologist. She will be teaching Introduction to Archaeology, a course that emphasizes the practice of archaeology and the issues facing modern archeologists. Basic archaeological methods, theory, and techniques will be presented, and case studies will illustrate how archaeologists recover, describe, and analyze the past. 

 

During the course, students will participate in excavations, analyze artefacts and human remains in STU’s anthropology laboratory, complete dating exercises, and learn about First Nations Archaeology. Students will also have an opportunity to explore the Fredericton area through organized outings to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Boyce Farmers’ Market, Kings Landing, and the Garrison Night Market. 

 

Earn Credits Towards a University Degree   

 

The course is part of STU’s Advanced Standing program, which allows students to earn post-secondary credits in high school. 

 

“Choosing to take university courses while in high school was undoubtedly the best decision I made,” said STU alumna Ashley Thornton. “It allowed me to have a gradual transition into my post-secondary studies, begin to forge connections with professors, and explore a discipline I am passionate about.” 

 

The Rubin & Depow Summer Study Program is open to Canadian and international students. The deadline to apply is June 27.  

 

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the program:

 

• Students who are currently in Grade 11 (starting Grade 12 in Sept. 2025) must have an 80% or higher on a grade 11-level, academic English course (or equivalent) and an 80% or higher on a Grade 11-level academic history or social studies course.
  
  
• Students who are currently in Grade 12 (going into first year of university Sept. 2025) must meet STU’s Admissions Requirements. 

The cost of the all-inclusive two-week program, which includes tuition, residence accommodations, and meals, is $1,000 (CDN). Payment will be due by July 7.  

 

Interested students can Apply Now!