Online Pre-College Programs
Our online pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass Amherst 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.
- Courses will be delivered online through live meetings and will include offline assignment and projects.
- Courses meet synchronously 3 - 5 times per week primarily using Zoom, but may use other communication tools.
- Courses will be managed through UMass Amherst's Canvas platforms. Learn more about Canvas.
This two-week online course for high school students helps you learn about the dynamic business world of the 21st century, from globalization to start-ups.
July 14 - 25, 2025
This two-week Anthropology course for high school students will cover topics in Primatology, including primate evolution, behavior, ecology, and conservation.
June 30 - July 11, 2025
This two-week course for high school students lets you become proficient in the programming language Python while solving a variety of problems in physics.
In person: June 29 - July 12, 2025
Online: June 30 - July 11, 2025
This two-week program for high school students helps you learn practical sport management applications and industry insights to build your career.
In Person: July 13 - 26, 2025
Online: July 14 - 25, 2025
The UMass Amherst Summer Design Academy provides an opportunity for high school students interested in architecture, landscape architecture, urban or interior design to learn more about these professions and experience the kinds of activities that take place in a university design program.
Residential @ UMass Amherst: June 29 - July 19, 2025
Residential @ Mount Ida Campus: June 29 - July 19, 2025
Online: July 14 - August 1, 2025