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 Moodle or Blackboard platforms. Learn more about Blackboard and Moodle.
Anthropology of Women's Health
In this two-week course for high school students, you will study biological and cultural applications of anthropology by examining women's health across the lifespan.
July 10 - 21, 2023
Digital Drawing & Watercolor in Architecture & Landscape Architecture
This two-week course for high school students lets you explore digital drawing and digital watercolors through Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Sketch and Procreate.
July 10 - 21, 2023
How Business Works
This two-week course for high school students helps you learn about the dynamic business world of the 21st century, from globalization to start-ups.
July 10 - 21, 2023
Introduction to Programming in Python
This two-week computer science course for high school students will introduce you to the programming language Python. Build skills, learn to write programs, and complete a final coding project.
July 10 - 21, 2023
Isenberg Business Ethics Academy
In this two-week program for high school students, you will study the fundamentals of law and ethics in business decision-making, and gain hands-on case competition practice.
In Person: July 9 - 22, 2023
Online: July 10 - 21, 2023
Programming for Aspiring Scientists: Python with Applications to Physics
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 25 - July 8, 2023
Online: June 26 - July 7, 2023
Sport Management & Leadership Academy
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 9 - 22, 2023
Online: July 10 - 21, 2023
Summer Design Academy
In this three-week program, high school students will enroll in a regular UMass Amherst introductory architecture studio course offered in person.
Residential @ UMass Amherst: July 9 - 29, 2023
Residential @ Mount Ida Campus: June 25 - July 15, 2023
Online: July 10 - 28, 2023
