Pre-College Summer Programs

High school students! Spend two weeks on our gorgeous college campus diving into an exciting, relevant field of study that might just help you define where you’re headed.

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Make the most of your summer! Champlain College offers a selection of residential pre-college summer programs for motivated high school students looking to get a jump start in a variety of exciting in-demand fields.

Taught by Champlain College’s industry-expert faculty and hosted on our beautiful campus in Burlington, Vermont, Champlain’s Pre-College Summer Programs offer motivated high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a subject area they’re passionate about, gain new skills, get a taste of college-level coursework, and add strength to their college applications – all while having fun with like-minded peers.

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What You’ll Get:

  • 2-Week, On-Campus Experience
  • Hands-On Experiential Learning
  • Rigorous Academic Curriculum
  • Industry-Expert Faculty
  • World-Class Facilities

Champlain Visit Scholarship

All students who attend a 2025 Pre-College Academy and then enroll as an undergraduate student will be eligible for the Visit Scholarship – $1,000 per year for a total of $4,000. If admitted, your Champlain Visit Scholarship will be included in your financial aid package and will automatically renew each year as long as you’re enrolled full-time.

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2025 Registration is Now Open!

2025 Pre-College Academy Dates

July 7 – July 18, 2025

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