Pre-College Summer Programs

Summer pre-college programs from UMass Amherst University Without Walls, with academic intensives in more than 25 topics including STEM, art and design, and business. Most courses are two weeks long and run online or residentially at Amherst and the Charles River Campus in Newton, Massachusetts. Options also include a six-week Research Intensive for rising juniors and seniors, and residential students live in a residence hall.

Offered by UMass Amherst University Without Walls. Summer Program for high school students in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Amherst, Massachusetts).
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 Pre-College Summer Programs

When is the Pre-College Summer Programs deadline?

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

Is Pre-College Summer Programs 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 Pre-College Summer Programs?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Amherst, Massachusetts). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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