Western Maryland College awards one semester hour of academic credit to students who successfully complete the course. Students who have completed ninth grade and have had at least one year of chemistry, physics or biology, who have earned at least a 'B' average in their academic subjects and who are interested in careers in the natural sciences or in health-related fields. The Cell Biology lab in the new building where the Visualizing DNA Summer Science Institute sessions will be held. The Institute lasts five full days, Monday through Friday. Registration is held Sunday afternoon before the Institute and checkout is Friday afternoon.
Students participate in discussions, laboratories, and field trips.
The experience of living in college dormitories and interacting with other students has been a major benefit to students in past Institutes, therefore the Institute does not accept commuting students.