The George Washington University’s Summer Programs
The George Washington University (GW) offers several summer programs for high school students looking for a transformative introduction to college life. These programs enroll approximately 5,000 students, including 800 visiting international and high school students from around the world.
Both programs build on our institution’s academic strengths, our faculty’s expertise, and the strategic advantage of our location in D.C. Programs are enhanced by experiential learning, which offer hands-on learning opportunities for students to connect theoretical concepts to real-world practice.
GW’s Pre-College Intensive Program
High school students (grades 9–11) can enroll in GW’s Pre-College Program. This program enrolls gifted high school students in academic programs that integrate lectures and seminars with an applied exploration of an area of study. Students in this program benefit tremendously from GW’s expertise in global development, international relations, public policy and administration, politics, diplomacy, history, biomedical engineering, museum studies, and the arts.
Top-tier faculty guide, inspire, and empower students through immersive programs that connect academic experience with real-world practice.
This intensive and exciting program allows students to experience the academic rigors of learning in a college environment. The program includes academically challenging courses, integrating lectures and seminars with the exploration of area organizations.
Throughout the Pre-College program, students develop confidence in their ability to become part of a new community, participating in recreational and social activities while making friends with peers from around the world.
