Pre-College Academic Programs

Residential pre-college programs at UMass Amherst combine all the major elements of college, including great academics, living in a residence hall, and eating in our award-winning dining commons.

Experience the academic quality of the UMass Amherst Pre-College program in the greater Boston area. Our pre-college programs at the Mount Ida Campus invite high school students to experience college-level classes and campus life, including our award-winning UMass dining, all from the convenient location of Newton, MA.

Our online pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience, including college-level academics and being part of a learning community of high school students from all across the U.S. and the world.