The Washington University in St. Louis Pre-College Programs provide high school students with the opportunity to explore academic interests in a dynamic and supportive environment. Designed for motivated learners, these programs offer both credit and non-credit courses across disciplines such as STEM, humanities, arts, and social sciences. Participants experience the academic rigor of a college setting while developing essential skills for academic and personal growth. Students can select from a wide range of courses, including Biomedical Ethics, Introduction to Psychology, Differential Equations, and Creative Immersion Institute. Courses are led by experienced faculty who incorporate a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, hands-on projects, and collaborative discussions. Programs are available in multiple formats, including in-person, commuter, and online, ensuring accessibility for students across the globe. The programs emphasize college readiness, fostering skills such as critical thinking, time management, self-reflection, and group collaboration. Participants also benefit from enrichment activities like college advising workshops and social events that create a vibrant, inclusive community. Residential participants gain additional experience navigating campus life, supported by dedicated staff focused on their well-being and success. Upon completion, students emerge with enhanced academic abilities, new perspectives, and a deeper understanding of their interests. The Washington University Pre-College Programs prepare students not only for college but for a lifetime of learning and discovery. Below is a list of courses offered this summer. Course descriptions, dates, costs, and instructor details can be found on the Pre-College Program website. Ancient Studies Institute Biological Basis for Human Disease Biology of the Brain Biomedical Ethics Creative Immersion Institute Differential Equations Early College Scholars Program Environmental Studies Institute Finite Mathematics High School Summer Institutes High School Summer Kickstart High School Summer Launch High School Summer Scholars Program Intensive Introductory Latin: From Grammar Basics to Translation Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Introduction to Environmental Science Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Modern Art, Architecture, and Design Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Statistics Logic and Critical Analysis Matrix Algebra Metacognating Mario: Learning and Video Games Middle School Summer Challenge Personal Narrative Public Speaking: Embodied Communication Research Development Institute Set in Stone? Monuments, Memory and Public History Social Problems and Social Issues Spandex, Spangles, and Stripes: Race, Gender, and the American Superhero The Roman Empire Topics: Banned Books: From the Giver to the Lord of the Flies