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! 

Walk into college confidently!

Rising juniors: Apply on our website before June 12th to join College LAUNCH for free college prep workshops and events, designed specifically for students historically excluded from higher ed.

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Hey rising high school juniors…👋👋

Ready to LAUNCH into your future? You’re invited to apply to Wake Forest University’s College LAUNCH for Leadership program (A free college prep and leadership development program designed for students historically excluded from higher ed)! 

You have 1 month to get your application in before the deadline on June 12th. Visit the link in our bio to start now.

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The countdown is on! The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program welcomes its first students of summer 2023 1 month from today. 🎩

High school students may apply to select institutes with limited availability remaining. Visit summer.immersion.wfu.edu for more information.

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Do you love technology?

The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program still has space available in the Technology and Virtual Reality Institutes for summer 2023. Apply today using the link in our bio!

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Want to see how Wake Forest Old Gold looks on you? You still have a chance this summer! 

During your session you'll live on-campus and experience what it's like to embody the spirit of Wake's old gold. Apply now with the link in our bio.

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