Continue on your path of academic discovery at Washington University! Our programs provide motivated students the opportunity to challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Credit and noncredit programs, as well as commuter, residential, and online options, are available so you can choose the program that best fits your academic goals and schedule. Scholarship assistance is available for all of our programs.
Attending a pre-college program is a great way to study a favorite subject, discover new passions, and prepare for college life. Through our Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs, you will experience undergraduate-level curriculum, develop essential college readiness skills, and build a community of peers from around the world.
There are many reasons an Arts & Sciences pre-college program stands apart from other summer experiences:
- Commitment to academic success: Whether you choose to attend a for-credit or noncredit program, the benefits are the same. You will gain invaluable experience managing time, studying for exams, writing papers, and collaborating with peers.
- Development of college readiness skills: Through our challenging and innovative programming, you will develop skills to be successful in college. And while academic readiness is key, we also believe that social and emotional preparedness is just as important. We create an environment that encourages exploration and self-reflection.
- Collaborative and supportive community: All of our students, whether in-person or virtual, are part of our pre-college community, a network of students and staff from across the country and around the world. You will discover what it means to be part of a community, and learn to embrace others' differences. Our programs create spaces for you to ask questions, make mistakes, try new things, and learn in a supportive environment.
- Dedicated support: We know that attending a pre-college program can be an exciting, but sometimes challenging experience. We also recognize that each student will have their own individual needs during the program. This is why we have a dedicated team to provide individualized support. Staff are available to discuss questions and concerns, provide insight on campus resources, and promote physical and mental well-being.
Visit our website to learn about our summer programs for middle and high school students!
A $50 nonrefundable application fee is due upon submitting an application for this summer program. Once a student has been admitted to this summer program, we require a $500 nonrefundable deposit. The nonrefundable deposit will hold a student's place in the program and is deducted from the total program fee due.
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