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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.
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.
Registration is currently open for Fall online college prep workshops!
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Academic Programs
Explore summer pre-college programs in 25+ topics, with online and residential options at UMass Amherst and the UMass Charles River Campus.
Research Intensives
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.
College Prep Workshops
Take year-round workshops -- online or on campus -- and gain essential skills to navigate the college admissions process.
Featured Program
Challenging Ableism: Disability Allyship Through Service-Learning
Important Information
Fall 2026 College Prep Workshops
Registration is currently open for our online Fall 2026 college prep workshops. Learn more & register.
Summer 2027
Summer Pre-College 2027 program details and applications will be available in January. To sign up for announcements, please fill out the inquiry form on this page.