Thank you for your interest in our programs!

We offer a variety of program options so you can choose the experience that best fits your academic goals and schedule.

Welcome to Arts & Sciences Pre-College 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.

Our website is the best place to find information about our programs and the application process. We've collected a few important resources for you on this web page, but we encourage you to explore our entire site and share it with your family and friends.

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Three students walking along a brick path outside of Brookings Hall on WashU's campus.

If you've just discovered WashU and the College of Arts & Sciences, we recommend starting with our About A&S Pre-College Programs web page. You'll learn about our mission, goals, students, and activities as well as read first-hand accounts from participants about their program experiences.

When you're ready, you can start exploring our program options for middle and high school students. Credit and noncredit as well as commuter, residential, and online programs are available. You can choose to study with us during the summer or the academic year.

If at any point you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our pre-college team at precollege@wustl.edu.

Explore Our Programs

Faculty

Instructor Spotlight: Patrick Andrews

Students, Awards and Notables

Student Spotlight: Recognizing 2024 Summer Achievement

Important 2025 Summer Program Deadlines

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November 1

Applications for 2025 summer programs open on our website. This includes our high school residential summer programs and our middle school summer programs. You can find links to applications on the respective program web pages. Registration for online summer exploration courses opens a little later on February 3.

March 3

Early application deadline for the High School Summer Scholars Program only. If you submit your application, all supplemental information, and scholarship application by this deadline, you'll receive an admission and scholarship decision by March 7.

April 1

This is the application and scholarship deadline for all 2025 summer programs. Admission and scholarship decisions are released by April 7. You will receive an email directing you to log into your portal to view your admission decision.

April 21

This is the deadline to submit all enrollment materials including your deposit.

May 16

This is the final payment deadline. All summer programs and courses must be paid in full by this date.

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Scholarship Assistance

We offer need-based scholarship assistance, application fee waivers, and discounts.

Learn more about fees and scholarships

Have questions about our programs?

We have answers! We've collected our most frequently asked questions about our programs, application process, scholarships, and residential life in one place. Take a moment to review these questions and responses to better prepare yourself to apply and attend our programs.

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