Compass Summer
Take advantage of an optional short-term summer experience in or around Newport to build the skills employers seek.
The Compass Summer offers opportunities for students to spend a week as crew on a Tall Ship, explore the beauty of Aquidneck Island's natural resources, train animals at a local shelter, document the Newport Jazz Festival experience and so much more.
These one- or two-week immersive group projects cap off the sophomore or junior year. Choose an experience that piques your interest, whether it’s exploring a new area or diving more deeply into your academic program. Each is faculty-led, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, there is no cost for Compass Summer programs, which also provide on-campus housing.
Compass Summer allowed me to learn new things about the environment and myself and has completely transformed my outlook on my own education and future career aspirations.
Third year student '26
Hear From Students About Their Compass Summer Experience
From managing and living on a tall ship to working alongside the Newport Jazz Festival, students share how this amazing out-of-the-classroom experience will stay with them forever.
This program allowed me to learn new things about the environment and myself and has completely transformed my outlook on my own education and future career aspirations. Compass Summer is completely worth it and one of my favorite things about my Salve experience!
Junior student ‘26
