One-week residential college experience for teens
Explore what learning and living on campus will be like.
Students rising into their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school, ages 15-18, discover a focused college-level experience in a select area of study related to our majors. This non-credit residential program offers traditional and digital courses, while also providing all the amenities of campus life. Students can take part in esports, enjoy working out in the fitness center, and have the time of their lives through great Student and Residence Life programming.
PreCollege Discovery 2026 will take place June 21-July 17.
- Week A: June 21-26
- Week B: June 28-July 3
- Week C: July 5-10
- Week D: July 12-17
Applications will open on November 1.
PreCollege Discovery: June 21-July 25, 2026
An example of a typical day for PreCollege Discovery students
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 am
Class: Monday-Thursday, 9-11:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am-2 pm | Library | Fitness | Recreation
Class: Monday-Thursday, 2-5 pm
Dinner: 5-7 pm
Student and Residence Life Activities
Registration and course selections will be available on November 1 and will close on May 31, or when full.
Fees
FEES
Program deposit: $500 due upon acceptance
Tuition, Room & Board: $2,225
Refundable Damage Deposit: $150
TOTAL DUE (excluding Tuition Deposit) May 10, 2026: $1,875
Additional Fees
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) $50
All students must provide current proof of health insurance to attend PreCollege. International students and those requiring or electing to enroll in SHIP will be billed $50, due May 10, 2026.
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