Wellesley College | Pre-College Summer Program

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Wellesley College's senior administration recently determined our campus will remain closed to the public and to outside guests to protect our community of students, faculty, and staff. As a result, we will not be running our Pre-College Summer programs in 2021.

We often say Wellesley's Pre-College Summer Programs are an experience and a place that transform you. We considered alternative methods to deliver the powerful messages our instructors want to share with you; however, the many restrictions brought forth by the pandemic impact how we can effectively create an optimal experience. We hope to find innovative ways to come together again soon. Until then, we wish you health and safety during this extraordinary time.

Discover what's possible

Summer. It's the season for discovery, exploration, and growth. It's the perfect time to find out how you can succeed and thrive in ways you have yet to imagine.

If you are a motivated young woman entering grades 9-12, we invite you to find out what it is like to experience college life. Enjoy a balance of scholastic and social experiences in a safe, academically challenging, and culturally inclusive environment. Take thought-provoking, undergraduate-level courses from data and mathematics to college writing. Connect with college staff, explore the Boston area, and form friendships with women from around the world.

Explore our Programs for High School Students

Honors Immersion

Designed for students who want a credit-bearing, academically challenging summer.
* Four-week immersive experience
* Take two courses: 1 College Elective for credit and 1 Writing workshop to build skills needed for college
* Experience what it's like to live at Wellesley College
* Cultivate connections with a community of young women from around the globe
* Open to academically motivated young women entering their junior or senior year of high school
* International students welcome (Visa support provided)
🏠Residential
🎓College Credit

Summer Focus

Designed for students who seek a non-credit yet intellectually stimulating summer.
*Explore a subject of interest of your choice for two weeks
*Experience what it is like to live at Wellesley College*
*Cultivate connections with a community of young women from around the globe*
*Open to young women in high school ages 15-18
*International students welcome
🏠Residential

Exploratory Workshops

Designed for students to get a sneak peek at life on a college campus and the feel of an academic class.
*Explore a topic of interest of your choice for one week
*Experience what it is like to live at Wellesley College
*Cultivate connections with a community of young women from around the country
*Open to young women in high school ages 14 -18 (Domestic only)
🏠Residential
🚙Commuter

Undergraduate Summer Term for High School Students

Come take a college elective course at Wellesley to get a jumpstart on your college credits.
*Full-credit classes drawn from a sampling of courses taught during the academic year
*Explore challenging topics and new areas of interest.
🎓College Credit
🚙Commuter