Summer
Pre-College Programs
Washington University in St. Louis’ summer programs for pre-college students offer opportunities to earn college credit, conduct research projects, or develop a portfolio — and these are just a few of the options.
A&S High School Experiences
Get an early taste of college life, earn college credit, explore a specialized interested, and live and bond with students from across the country and world with one of our A&S High School Experiences.
Tyson Research Center
The Tyson Research Center offers high school students the opportunity to participate in two field-based informal science education programs in biology.
School of Engineering & Applied Science
The School of Engineering & Applied Science offers Explore Engineering, a free, one-day, hands-on introduction to engineering on campus for high school juniors and seniors interested in math and science.
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
The Sam Fox School offers several opportunities for high school students to enrich their arts education on campus.
Portfolio Plus
Portfolio Plus is a a five-week introduction to the study and practice of making art, open to students 16 or older who have completed their sophomore year in high school. Upon successful completion, students will earn six college credits and may receive letters of recommendation for college admissions.
Architecture Discovery Program
The Architecture Discovery Program is an introduction to architecture and design for students between their junior and senior year of high school. Upon successful completion, students will earn two college credits.
Alberti Program–Architecture for Young People
The Alberti Program-Architecture for Young People is a problem-solving studio workshop about architecture, community, and the environment for fourth- through ninth-grade students from St. Louis area schools.
School of Medicine Young Scientist Summer Focus Program
The Young Scientist Summer Focus Program provides outstanding high school students with funded research internships at the Washington University Medical Center.
