Jumpstart Program

Overview

Many students study at Harris to strengthen their quantitative and data analytics skills, and some may not have had the background in these areas prior to enrollment. 

The Jumpstart Program is a two-week program designed for incoming students who have a limited quantitative background prior to joining Harris. During Jumpstart,  students will work one-on-one with lecturers, tutors, and second year Harris student teaching assistants to review the mathematical concepts and principles needed to be successful in the core.

The program is intended to prepare students ahead of time for the larger Harris Math & Coding Camp, which begins in prior to the start of Autumn quarter. All enrolling students, regardless of prior quantitative strengths, are encouraged to participate in Math Camp.

Registration

Participation in Jumpstart is invitation-only, and there is no cost to participate. Invitations will go out in early summer students have completed the math self-assessment.  If you believe you could benefit from the program but do not receive an invitation, please submit for consideration here. 

Testimonials

 from the last three years of participants.

Schedule

The Jumpstart Program will take place on weekdays from August 17 - 28, 2026 and will be offered in-person only. The schedule includes a half day of academic course work, TA support, professional development opportunities, and social programming.

Curriculum

The Jumpstart curriculum incorporates elements of algebra and an introduction to calculus to prepare you for success in Harris Math & Coding Camp, the mandatory Math Exam, and the core curriculum. Curious what skills will be included in Jumpstart? Check out this year's Jumpstart topic list below!