Summer Enrichment

University-Based Summer Programs

Pre-college programs offer high school students an opportunity to pursue potential areas of study, take university-level classes, and experience a taste of college life. Students can take individual online classes or engage in summer residential programs that bolster college readiness with multiple classes, campus exposure, dorm living, and curated social and professional engagement activities. While university-based pre-college opportunities can be fun and educational, many are fairly expensive.

College Credit Awarded or Not?

Depending on your goals, make sure to note whether programs offer college credit or not. For-credit classes are often accelerated versions of college-level courses, focused on academic coursework only. Not-for-credit programs still offer the rigor of college-level courses but without the pressure of letter grades—instead focusing on dynamic, immersive, exploratory environments.

Explore Your Options

Courses are offered in practically every subject area. Explore the links below to see what offerings resonate with your interests and strengths. The list is lengthy, but not all-inclusive, so if you have any favorite colleges not listed here, check their websites for opportunities.