Our programs provide middle and high school students the opportunity to prepare for college success. Continue on your path of academic discovery at WashU.
Washington University's Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs provide motivated middle and high school students the opportunity to prepare for college success. We offer a variety of credit and noncredit programs for students from across the country and around the world. Continue on your path of academic discovery at WashU!
02/19/2026
Experience WashU from home! Register today for one of our summer online Exploration Courses. Taught by WashU faculty, you will gain valuable insights from experts in their fields. If you are looking for the flexibility of an online pre-college experience and to enhance your academic portfolio, then these courses are for you!
Learn more: precollege.washu.edu/exploration-courses
01/22/2026
Are you curious about how your interests could translate into a college major? Do you want to build leadership skills and improve your teamwork? Then join us this spring for the Future Scholars Academy, a course designed to empower and inspire your educational journey. Learn more and register today at precollege.washu.edu/future-scholars-academy
12/01/2025
Applications for our 2026 spring and summer programs are now open! Choose from a variety of credit and noncredit programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and math. Discover your passions, explore academic interests, and prepare for college success! Learn more at precollege.washu.edu.
07/20/2025
Exploration meets illusion! 🎨🌀
Students spent the day at the St. Louis City Foundry and the Museum of Illusions.
07/18/2025
High School Summer Kickstart students explored neuroscience in action through a guided sheep brain dissection. ðŸ§
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |