Pre-College @ UMass Amherst provides high school students with the opportunity to explore college-level academics and experience campus life. This program is designed for rising 10th-12th graders and offers a wide range of academic intensives across more than 25 topics, including STEM, art & design, and business. Additionally, it features unique six-week lab research experiences, allowing students to engage in immersive learning alongside UMass Amherst research faculty. The program is delivered both online and in-person, with residential options available at UMass Amherst and the UMass Mount Ida Campus. This flexibility allows students to choose a format that best suits their needs, whether they prefer to experience campus life or engage in learning from a distance. For those interested in college preparation, the program also offers year-round college prep workshops to help students acquire the skills needed for the college admissions process. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge that enable them to confidently navigate the college application process. The experience also offers a chance to explore personal interests in depth, preparing students for their future academic endeavors. While specific instructor details and prerequisites are not mentioned, the program emphasizes college readiness and personal growth, providing students with a comprehensive taste of the college experience. Below is a list of courses offered this summer. Course descriptions, dates, costs, and instructor details can be found on the Pre-College Summer Sessions website. Below is a list of courses offered this summer. Course descriptions, dates, costs, and instructor details can be found on the Pre-College Summer Sessions website. Anthropometrics, Body Image & Nutrition Antibiotic Resistance: A Global Health Crisis Big Picture of Mathematics Botanical Breakthroughs: Exploring Biochemical Properties of Plants Building & Construction Technology: BuildingLab Building & Construction Technology: SustainabilityLab College Application Intensive Discovering Mathematics Economy, Culture, Power Energy Without Borders Entrepreneurship: Becoming a Game-Changer Equine Science Everyday Magic: Chemistry & Its Environmental Impact Hospitality & Tourism Management Pre-College Leadership Academy Animation and Hollywood VFX in Adobe After Effects Introduction to Ceramics Introduction to Play-by-Play Broadcasting Introduction to Programming in Python Isenberg Business Ethics Academy Kinesiology: Pathway to the Medical Professions Math Puzzles for Computer Science Modern Astronomy Painting & Portfolio Preparation Pre-Veterinary Medicine Programming for Aspiring Scientists: Python with Applications to Physics Psychology of the Human-Animal Bond Question Everything: A Summer Philosophy Program Reading and Writing the Graphic Novel SAT & ACT Test Prep Immersion Social Media & Society Sport Management & Leadership Academy Sport Performance Sports Broadcasting Summer Design Academy Summer Engineering Institute Write for Your Life Writing Journalistic Stories About Social Issues The Psychology of Wellbeing Summer Design Academy Veterinary Technology How Business Works Primate Evolution, Ecology and Conservation Programming for Aspiring Scientists: Python with Applications to Physics Sport Management & Leadership Academy Summer Design Academy