Northwestern Pre-College College Bridge

A summer partnership between Northwestern University and Chicago Public Schools that lets high school juniors take a college course for credit. Each of the 25 admitted students enrolls in one undergraduate course, generally at the 100 or 200 level, on the Evanston or Chicago campus or online, with courses lasting three to ten weeks. Tuition and textbooks are free. Applicants must be current CPS juniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

Offered by Northwestern University. Summer Program for high school students in Evanston, Illinois, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Paid. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Education

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 11. It runs online and in person (Evanston, Illinois).
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Northwestern Pre-College College Bridge

When is the Northwestern Pre-College College Bridge deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Northwestern Pre-College College Bridge free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Northwestern Pre-College College Bridge?

High school students in grade 11. It runs online and in person (Evanston, Illinois). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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