“I already knew I wanted to be a technician, but some of the things the technologist said gave me more information about the job. I’ve had a lot of fun in the Pre-College Program, and I’m glad I applied for it.”
Daniel, rising sixth-grader, Cullowhee Valley
Download the Pre-College Program brochure (PDF)
Program Success Rates for Pre-College Students
97% attend a four-year university after completing high school
82% of Pre-College graduates pursue a major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
88% graduate high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
97% have enrolled in one or more advanced or honors mathematics and science courses by 12th grade
99% pass Algebra I by the end of their 9th grade year
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education offers a Pre-College Program for students in grades 6 through 12. To learn more about the program, download our program brochure (PDF).To apply to the program, download the student application (Word).
Above: Students visit Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman, NC
Summer Scholars Program
The Summer Scholars Program takes place during the second half of June.
Summer Scholars 2007 pictures
2008 Summer Scholars dates
Saturday Academies
Saturday Academies take place once a month during the school year. Students come to the WCU campus and participate in classes and activities; and occasionally we take off-campus field trips.
Fall 2007 Saturday Academies pictures
Spring 2008 Saturday Academies dates
Junior Solar Sprint
In spring 2008, students will participate in a Solar Car Race in Raleigh, NC hosted by the Solar Center at NC State University.
read more about the Junior Solar Sprint project (Word)
Contact Us! For more information, please contact the Pre-College Program.