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UConn Pre-College Summer
UConn Pre-College Summer offers rising high school juniors and seniors (class of 2019 or 2020) the opportunity to study, live on a top-ranked public university, and learn more about college life through four challenging and intensive one-week sessions to choose from. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to explore academic interests, interact with engaging professor, build confidence in being a college student, attend workshops that stress personal and academic development, meet new people and make new friends, and learn the culture of college, before college. Apply now!
2018 Pre-College Summer Dates:
- Session 1: July 8 - 14
- Session 2: July 15 - 21
- Session 3: July 22 - 28
- Session 4: July 29 - Aug 4
“When I found out that UCONN offered a Pre-College Summer program, I jumped on the opportunity and not one bit do I regret it. I wanted to see what college was like and the programs offered beautifully depicted an ideal college life.” – Ateeb Rahman (Newington, CT)
"I know I want to work with lung patients....and I was so fortunate enough to be able to see a cancerous lung in front of my very eyes. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced." - Celeste Ezpinosa (San Antonio, TX)
"This was the best experience of my life...Everyone within the program always had the students in mind before anything else. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime..Thank you UConn Pre-College Summer program." - Chris Mastrangelo (Bethany, CT)
Creative & Fine Arts Courses
- Art: Animation
- Art: Comics & 'Zines
- Art: Graphic Design
- Art: Photography
- Art: Watercolor
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media: Game Design (one-week & two-week options available)
- Dramatic Arts: Theatre
Language Courses
Pharmacy Courses
- Pharmacy: Explore the Field
- Pharmacy: Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery
Pre-Med Courses
- Pre-Med: Explore the Medical Field
- Pre-Med: Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Pre-Med: Human Pathology: Injury & Trauma
- Pre-Med: Kinesiology: Functional Human Movement Science
- Pre-Med: Medical Anthropology and Global Health
Social Science Courses
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Courses
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Forensic Science: Exploring DNA
- Forensic Science: Proteins and Biomarkers
- Global Engineering
- Makerspace: Intro to Arduino
- Makerspace: Personal Fabrication
- Marine Biology and Oceanography
- Pre-Vet: Animal Health and Veterinary Science
- Pre-Psyc: Psychology and Neuroscience
- Sports Medicine
- Statistics: Data Analysis and Applications
Categories: Reading / Writing Arts / Photography / Film Performing Arts Science / Math Language Programs Technology / Computers Academic / Pre-College Creative Writing
Ages: 15-18
Gender: Co-Ed
Type: Overnight/Residential
Physical & Mailing Address:
UConn Pre-College Summer 368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4171
Storrs, CT United States 06269-4171
More Information:
860-486-0149
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