Course Information
Courses are taught by WashU instructors which include faculty, graduate students, post docs, and adjuncts from across campus disciplines and research fields including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. These courses are undergraduate courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences. Priority for enrollment in fall and spring semesters goes first to full-time, degree seeking students. If space is available, then pre-college students may be approved to enroll.
These courses are given over 16 weeks. Courses may include lectures, discussions, and group work. Students should expect any combination of daily assignments, readings, exams, quizzes, papers, and presentations. For every hour spent in class, students should expect at least two hours of work outside of class. Students should expect that some examinations, where attendance is required, will be given in the evenings.
Students may enroll in no more than 6-units of credit per semester. Courses meet in person and attendance at all classes is required.
All students enrolled in course work through the Early College Scholars Program are enrolled to receive a traditional letter grade (A, B, C, D, F). The course syllabus, will indicate what % grade needs to be earned for each letter grade. All grading, including when and how assignments are submitted, is at the discretion of the instructor. Students do have the option to switch their grade option to pass/fail. Details about this option are included in the orientation course.
These courses are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Priority for enrollment in fall and spring semesters is given first to full-time undergraduate students, and if space is available, then pre-college students may be permitted to enroll. A student must meet any prerequisites listed for the course to be approved to enroll. We do not hold spots in courses for pre-college students. Not all courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences are open for pre-college students to enroll. If you have questions about courses, please contact us at precollege@wustl.edu.
Course Materials
Students can visit the Campus Bookstore to view and purchase books online. Textbook information is typically posted 2 weeks before the class start date. Don’t be alarmed if a textbook isn’t listed for a course. Some instructors don’t use textbooks or will wait to share textbook information with students until the first day of classes. Instructors will also share course materials via Canvas, WashU's learning management system.
Fall 2025 Courses
August 25-December 17, 2025
Students interested in enrolling in fall courses should submit a registration form with signed parent liability waiver/release and a copy of their transcript to our office by August 11, 2025.
Registration for the Fall 2025 semester is closed.
A brief review of the definite integral and Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Techniques of integration, applications of the integral, sequences and series, Taylor polynomials and series, and some material on differential equations. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: One year of high school calculus with a grade of B or better.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week.
Please note, this course is currently on a waitlist.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 1:00-1:50pm, 2:00-2:50pm or 3:00-3:50pm
- Discussion times: Thursdays 8:00-8:50am, 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, or 12:00-12:50pm
Multivariable calculus. Topics include differential and integral calculus of functions of two or three variables: vectors and curves in space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, vector calculus at least through Green's Theorem. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus II (AP Calculus BC) with a grade of B or better.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week.
Please note, this course is currently on a waitlist.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 12:00-12:50pm, 1:00-1:50pm, or 3:00-3:50pm
- Discussion times: Tuesdays 8:00-8:50am, 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 11:00-11:50am, 12:00-12:50pm, or 1:00-1:50pm
Introduction to ordinary differential equations: first-order equations, linear equations, systems of equations, series solutions, Laplace transform methods, numerical solutions. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus III with a grade of B or better or concurrent enrollment.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am or 10:00-10:50am
- Discussion times: Tuesdays 8:00-8:50am, 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 11:00-11:50am, 12:00-12:50pm. or 1:00-1:50pm
Introduction to the rigorous techniques used in more advanced mathematics. Topics include propositional logic, use of quantifiers, set theory, methods of proof and disproof (counterexamples), foundations of mathematics. Use of these tools in the construction of number systems, and in other areas such as elementary number theory, combinatorial arguments, and elementary proofs in analysis. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus III .
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 2:00-2:50pm or 3:00-3:50pm
An introductory course in linear algebra that focuses on Euclidean n-space, matrices and related computations. Topics include: systems of linear equations, row reduction, matrix operations, determinants, linear independence, dimension, rank, change of basis, diagonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, orthogonality, symmetric matrices, least square approximation, quadratic forms. Introduction to abstract vector spaces. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus II (AP Calculus BC) with a grade of B or better.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am, 2:00-2:50pm or 3:00-3:50pm
This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and methods of Cultural Anthropology - an academic discipline that studies the diversity of human cultures and societies. The purpose is to provide a broad perspective on the types of research that anthropologists undertake, and to engage in a critical dialogue on how the work of anthropologists contributes to understanding the human condition. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology is a portal into more advanced anthropology courses. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisites: none.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture/discussion three days a week Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00-10:50am.
Please note, this course is currently on a waitlist.
Rome from its legendary foundation until the assassination of Julius Caesar. Topics include: the establishment, development, and collapse of Rome's Republican government; imperial expansion; Roman culture in a Mediterranean context; and the dramatic political and military events associated with figures like the Carthaginian general Hannibal, the Thracian rebel Spartacus, and the Roman statesman Cicero. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisites: none
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting two days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 3:00-3:50pm.
Students interested in world language courses should contact our office at precollege@wustl.edu to speak with an advisor about availability and placement exam process.
Spring 2026 Courses
January 12-May 6, 2025
Students interested in enrolling in spring courses should submit a registration form with signed parent liability waiver and release and a copy of their transcript to our office by December 29, 2025.
Registration for the Spring 2026 semester is closed.
A brief review of the definite integral and Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Techniques of integration, applications of the integral, sequences and series, Taylor polynomials and series, and some material on differential equations. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: One year of high school calculus with a grade of B or better.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, or 3:00-3:50pm
- Discussion times: Thursdays 8:00-8:50am, 9:00-9:50am, or 3:00-3:50pm
Multivariable calculus. Topics include differential and integral calculus of functions of two or three variables: vectors and curves in space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, vector calculus at least through Green's Theorem. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus II (AP Calculus BC) with a grade of B or better.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am, 11:00-11:50am, 3:00-3:50pm, or 4:00-4:50pm
- Discussion times: Tuesdays 8:00-8:50am, 9:00-9:50am, or 3:00-3:50pm
Introduction to ordinary differential equations: first-order equations, linear equations, systems of equations, series solutions, Laplace transform methods, numerical solutions. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus III with a grade of B or better or concurrent enrollment.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week and a discussion section meeting once a week.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am or 10:00-10:50am
- Discussion times: Thursdays 8:00-8:50am or 9:00-9:50am
Introduction to the rigorous techniques used in more advanced mathematics. Topics include propositional logic, use of quantifiers, set theory, methods of proof and disproof (counterexamples), foundations of mathematics. Use of these tools in the construction of number systems, and in other areas such as elementary number theory, combinatorial arguments, and elementary proofs in analysis. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus III .
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting two or days a week.
Lecture times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:20am or Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 3:00-3:50pm
An introductory course in linear algebra that focuses on Euclidean n-space, matrices and related computations. Topics include: systems of linear equations, row reduction, matrix operations, determinants, linear independence, dimension, rank, change of basis, diagonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, orthogonality, symmetric matrices, least square approximation, quadratic forms. Introduction to abstract vector spaces. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: Calculus II (AP Calculus BC) with a grade of B or better.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 1:00-1:50pm or 2:00-2:50pm
This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and methods of Cultural Anthropology - an academic discipline that studies the diversity of human cultures and societies. The purpose is to provide a broad perspective on the types of research that anthropologists undertake, and to engage in a critical dialogue on how the work of anthropologists contributes to understanding the human condition. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology is a portal into more advanced anthropology courses. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisites: none.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture/discussion three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00-1:50pm.
A survey and analysis of concepts, theory, and research covering the areas of biological psychology, human development, learning, memory, social psychology, and mental disorders and their treatment. This is a general survey course designed to introduce students to the diversity of topics, research methods, and theories that comprise the study of mind and behavior. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: none.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting three days a week.
- Lecture times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00-10:50am or 12:00-12:50pm
The myths of ancient Greece are not only inherently interesting, but they are an incomparable starting point for the study of the ancient world, and they have offered numerous images and paradigms to poets, artists, and theorists. This course provides an introduction to the major Greek myths, their role in literature and art, their historical and social background, and ancient and modern approaches to their interpretation. Student work will include discussing course material in sections and online, taking two exams covering both the myths themselves and the ancient authors who represent our richest sources, and writing several essays interpreting or comparing ancient literary treatments. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: none.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting two days a week and a discussion section once a week. Sessions held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00-11:50am.
An introduction to the political, military, and social history of Rome from the first emperor Augustus to the time of Constantine. Topics include: Rome's place as the center of a vast and diverse empire; religious movements, such as Jewish revolts and the rise of Christianity; and the stability of the state in the face of economic crises, military coups, and scandals and intrigues among Rome's imperial elite. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: none.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting two days a week and a discussion section once a week. Sessions held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00-10:50am.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of statistics, including the design of experiments, data organization, and statistical inference. Students will learn how the selection of sampling method and design of data collection processes can reduce bias and allow for generalizability. Students will use descriptive statistics as well as tables, graphs and frequency distributions to summarize important characteristics of datasets. Students will apply an understanding of elementary probability, measures of variability, and randomness to interpret confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. This course is 3 credits. Prerequisite: none.
This course requires an enrollment in a lecture class meeting two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:20pm.
Students interested in world language courses should contact our office at precollege@wustl.edu to speak with an advisor about availability and placement exam process.
Summer Courses
In the summer, students may apply to enroll in course work through our High School Summer Scholars Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Olin Library, the main library on campus, is open throughout the year and you are welcome to study on campus before and after classes from Monday-Friday, 7:30am until 5pm. If you need to be on campus outside of these hours, then your parent/guardian will need to request an on-campus time extension.
No. The program is offered during the academic year, but you do not have to enroll in both semesters. Many students choose to enroll in courses for only one semester.
Yes. All dining locations accept credit/debit card payments for food purchases.
Priority for enrollment in fall and spring semesters is given first to full-time undergraduate students, and if space is available, then pre-college students may be permitted to enroll in select number of courses. From time to time, students may be interested in courses not included on this list. Students should contact our office at precollege@wustl.edu to speak with an advisor to discuss availability for courses not included above.