Tufts Pre-College STEM programs offer ambitious high school students like you the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and immerse yourself in the college experience at a leading academic institution. Study alongside like-minded students, get a taste of undergraduate life, and earn college credits in select courses. Whether you have plans in place for your future or are still exploring your options, Tufts Pre-College STEM programs have something for you!
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Engineering Investigations
Enjoy hands-on and minds-on explorations of engineering, learning from researchers, students, and industry professionals about their work in research, design, and entrepreneurship.
Tufts Summer Accelerator
High school students can engage in their STEM interests through seminars like Bilingual Brain, How Vaccines Work, Learning How to Learn in STEM and more!
Engineering Design Lab
Explore engineering, fabrication, robotics, and computation in the context of solving real world problems, in the state-of-the-art Nolop Makerspace at Tufts.
Mini-Med School
Think you want to be a doctor? Study with one of the nation's leading medical schools - Tufts University School of Medicine.
Coding Academy
Through our engaging two-week summer program, you can master the coding skills necessary to solve real world problems.
Tufts Summer Research Experience
Participate hands-on in rigorous and groundbreaking research conducted by renowned Tufts professors.
Lab Science Investigations
Get a unique, immersive laboratory- based experience where you contribute to a research project that studies a critical societal challenge.
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
Gain a deeper understanding of the veterinary profession and the demands of veterinary school. Sessions include lectures by Cummings School faculty and vet students, fascinating laboratories and demonstrations, and hands-on activities with small and large animals.
Why Tufts Pre-College?
Choose from 60+ courses
Earn college credit in select programs
Learn from renowned Tufts faculty
Make meaningful connections with students from across the world
Get a taste of the undergraduate academic experience
I loved working with my small group and teaching assistant on medical case studies. It was so cool to go through case studies like they do in medical school. I enjoyed working in the Stan lab, I liked learning lab techniques. I loved the seminars given by medical professionals. My favorite seminar was "So You Want To Be A Surgeon". It was an amazing experience to hear from surgeons and learn about their specialties. I want to be a surgeon, so it was awesome.
Mini-Med School Pre-College Student, 2021
My son thanked me on the very first day for allowing him to participate in this experience. He gained a wealth of knowledge regarding Engineering and thoroughly enjoyed the two week program. He now feels he is prepared to make an informative decision regarding engineering and college. He definitely wants to pursue this field!
I loved how kind and welcoming everyone was. I also loved the fact that all of the sessions were recorded. It was nice to know that I could go back and watch the lectures to refresh my memory. It helped me to further solidify my understanding of the material.
Coding 101 Pre-College Student, 2021
Whatever your goals, there’s a program for you. To see our pre-college courses and programs, visit precollege.tufts.edu.
Any questions about Tufts Pre-College Programs?
Schedule a call with our Admissions Team or email Arianna, our Director of Pre-College Programs, We’re here to help you succeed.
