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
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TONIGHT 6-10PM!! Come out to the Prosperity Church Chick-Fil-A in Charlotte to support the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program. Post to your story and spread the word! #WFULAUNCH #precollege #wakeforest @chickfilaprosperity
Apr 14
"Last summer at Wake Forest’s Coding & Computer Science Institute, I learned a lot in just one week, especially through the hands-on projects and team-based work. What stood out was how much we actually applied what we were learning to real problems. It gave me a strong foundation in python and java that I was able to use in my computer science class at school this year, and I felt much more confident from the start." -Jackson Weber, 2025 Coding & Computer Science Institute
"From a parent perspective, the Coding & Computer Science Institute was an outstanding experience for Jackson. In just one week, he gained confidence and a strong foundation that carried directly into his computer science class this school year. He also loved meeting students from all over the country and experiencing a bit of independence in a supportive environment. It was a meaningful, low-pressure way to explore a new subject, and it clearly sparked both interest and growth. Jackson enjoyed it so much that he’s returning to Wake Forest this summer to explore another one-week course." -Kristen Weber
#precollege #wakeforest #coding #computerscience
Apr 13
Find your voice at Wake Forest this summer. 📣🧑🏽⚖️💪
Spend a week building confidence speaking, arguing, and learning to passionately advocate for yourself and others. Whether you want to lead in the classroom or the halls of Congress, the skills you gain will prepare you to communicate well in any environment. #wakeforest #precollege #debate #advocacy
Apr 11
Spring means new growth, rebirth, hope, renewal….and our budding excitement to welcome you to Wake`s campus this summer! 🌷🪺🌸🌿 #precollege #wakeforest
Apr 9
Your Summer Immersion housing and roommate questions answered!! We can`t wait to have you on campus with us this summer ☀️ #precollege #wakeforest
Mar 28
We asked our current LAUNCH Scholars to reflect on their experience in the program this year – here`s what they told us. #precollege #WFULAUNCH #wakeforest
Mar 27
See our LAUNCH Scholars test out their entrepreneurial skills at the Wake Forest School of Business! View the photo story from this month`s Saturday Summit. #wakeforest #wfulaunch #precollege
link in bio 🔗
Mar 26
Sam Jones (WFU `26) was an incredible part of the Summer Immersion Program team last year and we are excited to announce he will be rejoining the team for Summer 2026 as a Residence Life Coordinator.
Sam was recently featured in a series by WFU Campus Life, CARE on Film, which aims to showcase what care on campus looks like through the lens of students` perspectives.
After an unexpected medical retirement transformed his college career, Sam Jones created a path for himself in true Wake Forest fashion — with resiliency, pathways beyond those initially imagined, and a commitment to do good.
Read Sam`s full story at the link in our bio.
@samuel.jones04_ @wfucampuslife #precollege #wakeforest
Mar 23
"LAUNCH played a critical role in helping me navigate the college process—from essay writing to learning how to build meaningful connections and network while on campus." See our latest Leadership Blog post from Chase Clark, an exemplary Scholar from the 2020-2021 LAUNCH class (link in bio). #precollege #wakeforest
Mar 21
Introducing the incredible Wake Forest Pre-College Programs team—these are the people working behind the scenes for you to make your 2026 Summer Immersion experience unforgettable! #wakeforest #precollege
Mar 15
