Pre-College @ UMass Amherst : University Without Walls : UMass Amherst

Unlock your potential while having fun this summer! Get a taste of the college experience, explore your interests, and experience campus life.

Discover unique, faculty-led summer program for high school students available at UMass Amherst. Offering academic intensives in over 25 topics including STEM, art & design, business and more, plus unique six-week lab research experiences.

You'll also find year-round college prep workshops that offer you the practical skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the college application process.

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Explore summer pre-college programs in 25+ topics, with online and residential options at UMass Amherst and the UMass Mount Ida Campus.

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Engage in six-week immersive lab experiences alongside distinguished UMass Amherst research faculty and gain hands-on research skills in cutting-edge fields from biology to food science.

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Take year-round workshops -- online or on campus -- and gain essential skills to navigate the college admissions process.

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Pre-College @ UMass Amherst

Unlock your potential while having fun this summer! Get a taste of the college experience, explore your interests, and experience campus life.

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