Who We Are

DUCA is a five-week, residential, summer computing program at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA that promotes interest in information technology, computer science, business and digital arts & media. DUCA students do not focus on one specific area of computing. Rather, the program has a more holistic approach to education, exposing students to a variety of fields in computing through interactive, group projects.

What Students Explore:
  • Information Technology
  • Game Design I Game Development
  • Robotics
  • Computer Networking I Security
  • Social Media I Web Development
What Students Gain:
  • An authentic college experience
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Friendship
  • Confidence

The program is open to current high school sophomores and juniors, with no residency requirements—students from anywhere in the U.S. may apply.

Students who successfully complete DUCA and subsequently enroll at Drexel University will receive a $3,000 renewable scholarship.

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Life As A DUCA Student

DUCA Residential Life
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DUCA 2013
June 23-July 27, 2013

ONLINE APPLICATION NOW OPEN!

Applications due May 31, 2013

Any questions, please email duca@drexel.edu

Testimonial

"While our child was at DUCA we were able to see pictures and videos on DUCA web sites. We were struck by how in every shot he looked so happy. As a social experience, it’s beyond anything I’ve experienced in my life. Watching them say goodbye to each other it was clear how much they meant to each other. Nobody’s excluded. They are now all close friends. They did a group hug reminiscent of the last episode on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. None of them wanted to stop." - DUCA Parent


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Contact DUCA
Phone: 215.895.2474 | Email: duca@drexel.edu