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Programs

Which program is right for you?

We offer a variety of program options so you can choose the experience that best fits your academic goals and schedule. Use the "Categories" filter below to sort by program options.

Academic Year or Summer

Our academic year programs take place during the fall/spring semesters and include our Exploration Courses, Early College Scholars Program and Future Scholars Academy. We also have many opportunities to learn on campus or from home during the summer months.

Credit or Noncredit

Our High School Summer Scholars and Early College Scholars Programs offer the opportunity to earn college credit. Not interested in earning credit? We offer a variety of noncredit options as well.

Residential, Commuter, or Online

You can choose from commuter or online programs throughout the year. In the summer, we also offer residential programs to high school students.

Middle or High School

We offer programs for current middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) as well as current high school students. Students are welcome to participate in our programs until they graduate from high school.

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Advanced Inquiry Institute

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Ancient Studies Institute

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The Biological Basis for Human Disease

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Continued Mentorship Program

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Creative Immersion Institute

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Environmental Studies Institute

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Foundations of Neuroscience

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Future Scholars Academy

Genetic Engineering

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High School Summer Institutes

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High School Summer Kickstart

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High School Summer Launch

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Introduction to Environmental Science

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Metacognating Mario: Learning and Video Games

Middle School Summer Challenge

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Personal Narrative

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Research Development Institute

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Spandex, Spangles, and Stripes: Race, Gender, and the American Superhero

floating light bulbs

Advanced Inquiry Institute

man statue

Ancient Studies Institute

magnified tissue

The Biological Basis for Human Disease

sign with text you got this

Continued Mentorship Program

Quill pen

Creative Immersion Institute

field of trees

Environmental Studies Institute

atom

Foundations of Neuroscience

student at computer

Future Scholars Academy

Genetic Engineering

white flag with the word explore written in bold dark letters

High School Summer Institutes

bulletin board with a drawing of a lightbulb pinned to it

High School Summer Kickstart

notebook with yelow and black writing

High School Summer Launch

field of sunflowers

Introduction to Environmental Science

video game controllers

Metacognating Mario: Learning and Video Games

Middle School Summer Challenge

woman writing in notebook, cup of coffee and crossaint nearby

Personal Narrative

two individuals reviewing a series of charts and graphs

Research Development Institute

comic books covers

Spandex, Spangles, and Stripes: Race, Gender, and the American Superhero

Advanced Inquiry Institute

Ancient Studies Institute

Continued Mentorship Program

Creative Immersion Institute

Environmental Studies Institute

Foundations of Neuroscience

Future Scholars Academy

Genetic Engineering

High School Summer Institutes

High School Summer Kickstart

High School Summer Launch

Introduction to Environmental Science

Metacognating Mario: Learning and Video Games

Middle School Summer Challenge

Personal Narrative

Research Development Institute

Spandex, Spangles, and Stripes: Race, Gender, and the American Superhero

The Biological Basis for Human Disease

Learn More About Applying to Our Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

you have questions, we have answers!

Dates and Deadlines

information about important program deadlines

Fees and Scholarship Information

fee schedule, scholarships, and cancellation policy

Summer Application Preview

a guide to submitting your application

International Students

information for international students

Code of Conduct

program policies and expectations

The Summer Scholars program has been the best experience of my life. Not only have the academics given me a fun challenge like never before, but the relationships I've built with my amazing peers and staff are some of the most meaningful I've ever had. This five-week journey is one I would happily take again.
― Ryan rising senior from Hazelwood, Missouri