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Wake Forest Pre-College Programs

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs allows high school students the opportunity to explore their interests, pursue their passions, and experience Wake Forest University before college.


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Pre-College Programs

Wake Forest Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to experience academic rigor, dynamic learning and enriching social interactions in a supportive college environment. All of our programs are meant for enrichment and are not-for-credit, meaning students don’t have the pressure of formal grades.

“I just want to thank you, the counselors, staff, medical school, the university, the instructors, presenters and EVERYONE involved with this program for providing such an amazing opportunity and experience for Aria. She was safe, she was engaged, challenged, motivated, intrigued, encouraged, enlightened, informed, equipped, and armed for the next decisions she has to make.”

Kimberly, parent of a Pre-College Programs student

Next Steps

Learn more about how to apply and join the mailing list

Meet Macy, a College LAUNCH student from Charlotte area @hickoryridgehs 

Are you a high school sophomore in the Charlotte or Winston-Salem area? You might be eligible to apply for College LAUNCH! Find out by tapping the link in our bio. 

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Register for the Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program virtual information session on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 pm. 

Our team will provide a program overview and go into detail about our new institutes. We'll also stick around to answer your burning questions. Space is limited, register via the link in our bio.

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What advice would Jayden Brown give to current College LAUNCH Scholars? Click the link in our bio to find out and read her full alumni spotlight. 

Our January Alumni Newsletter went out this morning! Alumni, didn't receive it? DM us, and we'll get you on the mailing list.

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College LAUNCH Saturday Summit with Wake Forest University’s @wfuphysics and @wakeengineering 

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The Law Institute allows high school students to determine if a future in the field of law is right for them. 

Watch the entire Fireside Chat video on our Youtube channel to learn more about the institute and the Academic Leader, Deja Kemp. Or visit our website to apply today!

#PreCollege #PreLaw #WakeForest
The College LAUNCH for Leadership Program application is open NOW! 

The Wake Forest College LAUNCH for Leadership Program is designed for high-performing high school students who are college bound.

Current high school sophomores (c/o 2027) in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC, can complete the free application on our website: https://collegelaunch.wfu.edu/apply/
Curious about the Biology Research Institute? Hear from the Academic Leaders on what kind of students will get the most out of this pre-college institute.

The application for the Wake Forest Summer Immerison Program is open now. Learn more via the link in our bio or on our website immersion.summer.wfu.edu

#PreCollege #BiologyResearch #WakeForest
Happy New Year! Make 2025 a year for personal growth.

The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program and College LAUNCH Program offer high school students the opportunity to gain college-level experience in a field of their choosing and throughout college prep workshops, respectively.

The Summer Immersion Program is accepting applications now and offers students the choice of 23 unique institutes if admitted.

The College LAUNCH application will open on Tuesday, January 7 for high school sophomores in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, North Carolina.

We hope Wake Forest Pre-College Programs is part of your personal growth journey in 2025! Learn more on our website: precollege.wfu.edu

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