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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    Who: High school juniors in Charlotte + Winston-Salem, NC

    What: Leadership, Social Justice + College Prep

    Where: Charlotte + Winston-Salem, NC

    When: 1 Saturday per month, September – May 

    How: Apply!

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    Who: High school students (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors) 

    What: Week-long institutes that explore career pathways and fields of study

    Where: Charlotte + Winston-Salem, NC

    When: Summer (June – July)

    How: Apply! 

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    Who: Middle school students (6th, 7th and 8th grade students) 

    What: Week-long adventures that explore STEM-themed topics

    Where: Winston-Salem, NC

    When: *Paused for Summer 2023

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    Who: High school students (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors) 

    What: 2 or 4-week asynchronous, online courses taught by Wake Forest faculty 

    Where: Online

    When: January – December

    How: Apply!

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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 our mailing list! 

Wake has sprung forward! 

And after spring comes the Summer Immersion Program!🌸 we’re busy preparing for our students arrival later this June, apply today and  be part of the excitement! 

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Have you met Azaria? 

The former College LAUNCH Scholar, Summer Immersion participant (2x), Program Ambassador, and current @wfuniversity student, (not to mention all around rockstar) has left an incredible impact on our program as a leader. 

Join her and find ways to make an impact with the link in our bio. 

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100% of LAUNCH Scholars were admitted to college last year. 

Want to be part of the next incredible cohort of leaders? Apply to College LAUNCH for Leadership Program today! Link in our bio✨

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Ring… ring…📞 Pick up the phone, it’s summer 2023 on the line! 

Which institute is calling you? Check them out now: immersion.summer.wfu.edu/opportunities/institutes/

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