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 donβt have the pressure of formal grades.
βI 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.β
Kimberly, parent of a Pre-College Programs student
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What inspired our Sports Medicine students to spend part of their summer at Wake Forest? From exploring their interests in sports and healthcare to gaining hands-on experience, hear what made Summer Immersion the right choice for them.
Could Sports Medicine be part of your summer plans? π
Oct 8
LAUNCH Summits have quickly become our favorite Saturday of the month! π
Oct 5
sooooooo only one more month. π
Summer Immersion 2027 applications open November 1 which means itβs officially time to start figuring out which institute has your name on it.
medicine? psychology? sports marketing? engineering? filmmaking? business? and plenty more π
see you on campus this summer. βοΈ
Oct 1
Curious what makes the Psychology Institute a summer worth remembering? π§ β¨
Sep 30
Big goals, new skills, and a year full of possibilities! ππ
Our College LAUNCH Scholars are sharing what theyβre most excited to learn this year, from preparing for college to growing as leaders and building meaningful connections along the way.
Sep 29
Institute Spotlight: Medicine π©Ίπ¬
This summer, our Medicine Institute students stepped into the world of healthcare and got hands-on with what it takes to care for patients.
Throughout the week, students explored cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, surgery, cancer care, ultrasound, and more. They practiced taking blood pressure, listening to heart and lung sounds, interviewing standardized patients, performing sutures, and using ultrasound technology through interactive simulations and labs.
Students also visited Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the Wake Forest School of Medicine for an inside look at the people, places, and technology shaping modern healthcare.
By the end of the week, students walked away with new skills, new perspectives, and a closer look at the many paths a future in medicine can take.
Sep 28
I went to Wake Forest Summer Immersion, of course I made memories, met my people, tried something new, and spent a week on the Wake Forest campus! π€π
Whatβs your βof course Iβ¦β? π
Sep 25
Institute Spotlight: Business πΌπ
This summer, our Business Institute students got an inside look at what it takes to make ideas happen in the business world.
Throughout the week, students explored finance, marketing, management, operations, business analytics, and more. They worked through interactive case studies, connected with business leaders, visited local businesses, and collaborated with their peers to develop and pitch their own team projects.
Led by Academic Leader Dr. Justin Martin, students put their creativity and critical thinking to work while discovering how different areas of business come together to solve real-world challenges.
From brainstorming to the final pitch, students spent the week thinking like business leaders.
Big ideas start here. Stay tuned for Summer 2027. π‘
Sep 24
Why Wake Forest Summer Immersion?
Hear it straight from our students. πβοΈ
Sep 23
Which institute are you choosing? π₯Όπππ§ πΈ
Sep 22
