Creighton University Encuentro — Free Summer College Preview for Latino/Hispanic High Schoolers

About This Opportunity

Encuentro is Creighton University's free summer college preview program specifically designed for Latino/Hispanic high school students, typically offered to rising juniors and seniors. The program brings students to the Creighton campus in Omaha for an immersive multi-day experience covering academic sessions, financial aid and scholarship presentations, campus tours, residence hall stays, and conversations with current Creighton students from Latino backgrounds. Encuentro provides a genuine preview of college life at Creighton while reducing the intimidation factor for students who may be first-generation or from families with no prior college experience. Meals and housing are provided at no cost during the program. Transportation assistance may be available. Encuentro is one of Creighton's strongest tools for building a more diverse and representative student body — and for Latino students in Omaha and Council Bluffs, it is a direct pipeline into Creighton admissions with knowledgeable support. Students who attend Encuentro often go on to apply to Creighton with a significantly stronger understanding of the financial aid process. Contact Creighton Admissions or Multicultural Affairs at creighton.edu/admissions/multicultural for current application dates and program details.

Who Can Apply

Latino/Hispanic high school students — typically rising juniors or seniors (10th-11th grade in the spring). No GPA cutoff stated (confirm with Creighton). Free: housing, meals, and program activities covered. Transportation assistance may be available. Apply through Creighton Admissions at creighton.edu/admissions/multicultural. Typically held June or July — apply in spring.