Pre-College & Summer Programs

Check this page monthly for pre-college and summer program opportunities!

• College MatchPoint - Search for summer programs (in person and online) based on your interests.

• BLAST for 8th & 9th Grade Students - Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) is a FREE program designed to provide Virginia’s current 8th and 9th grade students with hands-on STEM experiences. Over the course of three days, students stay in a college dormitory among five Virginia universities and explore dynamic STEM activities. BLAST is geared toward students who are interested in STEM but have not yet had an opportunity for exploration. Application window is December 1 - February 1!

• Virginia Tech Pre-College Programs for Engineering and Computer Science - Virginia Tech offers multiple program opportunities for middle and high school students to explore engineering and computer science. Experiences and deadlines vary.

• VCU Healthcare Programs for High School Students - VCU offers multiple opportunities during the academic year and the summer for high school students to explore healthcare fields including dentistry, pharmacy and other health sciences. 

• William & Mary Pre-College Online Program - Students ages 13+ can choose from a variety of courses in business, law and STEM including psychology and medicine. Students can enroll anytime and are able to work at their own pace.