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! Application opens January 2023
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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! Application opens November 2022
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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
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Meet Sami, an alum of College LAUNCH.
This #LAUNCHLegend now attends NC State as a Park Scholar and serves as a Chancellor’s Aide. His passion for academic excellence and leadership show throughout his on campus involvement. As a Chancellor’s Aide, he represents the university at various events, works alongside the Chancellor, and attends special university programming.
#Leader #PreCollege #AgentsofChange
Dec 8
This weeks spotlight institute… LAW🗂️⚖️ Find out what it’s really like to be a lawyer. From arguing for your client in a criminal litigation case to representing a company in a contract negotiation students will be exposed to a wide range of law practice areas and career paths. While being immersed in our week-long institute, you will hear valuable life lessons from our presenters, including the importance of developing relationships, balancing family and work life, being resilient, and pursuing your passion. Applications open today! #wfusip #precollegeprograms #apply
Dec 6
This weeks spotlight institute…. Business📈💼! Throughout their week on campus students will develop practical skills and the ability to think critically while gaining valuable exposure to important business topics and methods of analysis. Students will be exposed to the essential aspects of business needed to launch and run a company, including finance, human resources, management, marketing, technology, and operations. In addition to working alongside experienced faculty and collaborating in teams, this institute ends with a team presentation, in which students pitch ideas showcasing the knowledge they gained throughout the week. Apply today! #wfusip #precollege #business
Nov 30
To the young people around the world who have allowed us to be a part of your journey, we are grateful for you!
Nov 23
Another day to celebrate the College LAUNCH Alumni who are serving as leaders on college campuses across the country!
Inaya, an Alumni of College LAUNCH who attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has a passion for mentorship and serving others. As a result of this, Inaya serves as a counselor for Carolina Kickoff. Carolina Kickoff involves planning a 3-day camp before the start of the school year for incoming first-year students creating a strong community/ support system. Inaya’s leadership skills are making her campus a better and more inclusive place.
#agentsofchange #leaders #socialjustice #precollege #highered #bettermakeroom #power
Nov 17
This week we are highlighting the film institute🎞️🎬🎥! Do you have an interest in filmmaking? Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you love shooting vlogs and dream about creating the next great movie? If so, then the Film Institute is for you! During their time on campus, students will learn about various film forms, including documentary filmmaking and narrative storytelling. By the end of the week students will have created two short films, using the information and tools given to them by their academic leader. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
#wfusip #wfusipfilm
Nov 15
This week we are highlighting the Sports Medicine Institute 🏈🩺 The Sports Medicine Institute will expose students to innovative methods of medical care for the nation’s most elite athletes while exploring the various career options that the sports medicine field has to offer. Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeons, Dr. Gary Poehling and Dr. Nicholas Trasolini, as well as countless experienced orthopedic medical professionals, trainers, coaches, and, of course, the athletes themselves. If you are passionate about the medical field and are interested in how it applies to athletics specifically, this is the institute for you! #wfusummerimmersion #precollege #sportsmedinstitute
Nov 10
College LAUNCH Alumni are leading in amazing ways on college campuses across the country. In honor of Election Day, we are excited to highlight one of our LAUNCH Alumni, Kiersten. A sophomore at Harvard University, Kiersten is the advocacy director for the university’s student run civic engagement hub, “Harvard Votes Challenge!” Check out the second “slide” to hear from Kiersten about the work she is doing in advocating for voting rights on her campus.
#leaders #collegeprep #socialjustice #wake #precollege #agentsofchange #highered #bettermakeroom #power
Nov 8
College LAUNCH Alumni are leading across the country on college campuses!
One example is Jarrod, an Alumni of College LAUNCH who attends North Carolina A&T State University. Jarrod is an Engineer major and co-founder of a campus Bible study group, NCAT UpLIFT, which currently has over 150 participants. Jarrod’s leadership skills and passion for his community are making a difference at NC A&T and beyond! #agentsofchange #leaders #socialjustice #precollege #highered #bettermakeroom #power
Nov 3
The Summer Immersion Program application is LIVE! Spend one week this summer exploring, experiencing, making friends and gaining insight into what you want to do in the future. Offering 19 institutes from Engineering and Psychology to Filmmaking and Business. Check out our website for Summer 2023 dates and the application. #diveinsip #summer2023 #wfusip #apply
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