Summer Pre-College at the UMass Mt. Ida Campus
Experience the academic quality of the UMass Amherst Pre-College program in the greater Boston area. Our pre-college programs at the Mt. 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.
Residential and Commuter Options
Residential pre-college students live in modern dorms on the beautiful, tree-lined campus with free transportation to MBTA’s Green Line for quick access to the city. Of course, it takes a little help to adjust to life on a college campus, so we have great live-in program assistants who are specially trained to help you get used to a new environment. We have lots of great events in the evenings and on weekends that help you connect with other pre-college students.
Local students can take advantage of the commuter option, while still enjoying UMass's outstanding dining services, as well as free parking, rec center access, and co-curriculars.
UMass Amherst requires students participating in in-person pre-college programs to follow University Covid-19 safety requirements, including vaccination. Please see https://www.umass.edu/coronavirus/faqs for current protocols.
Building & Construction Technology: CityLab
The BCT CityLab is a two-week immersive pre-college program for high school students interested in exploring building construction, sustainability, engineering, architecture, and technology-related career paths.
July 23 - August 5, 2023
Summer Design Academy
In this 3-week program, high school students will enroll in a regular UMass introductory architecture studio course offered in person.
Residential @ UMass Amherst: July 9 - 29, 2023
Residential @ Mt. Ida campus: June 25 - July 15, 2023
Online: July 10 - 28, 2023
Veterinary Technology
This two-week program for high school students allows you to work with UMass faculty and learn about the profession of veterinary technician.
July 9 - 22, 2023
Wildlife Veterinary Medicine & Reproduction
This 2-week hybrid program for high school students introduce students to the field of wildlife reproduction, including the impact of genetics, fertilization, and breeding on animal well-being and conservation efforts.
June 25 - July 8, 2023
