Northwestern Pre-College Online Program
Discover Your Northwestern Direction While in High School
Studying with Northwestern means being part of an innovative and collaborative community that excels at transforming society, growing leaders, and pursuing excellence. Our Pre-College Online Program is no exception. Designed for motivated students 13 and older, our online courses are taught by our renowned faculty and feature dynamic video lessons and interactive tools. Be guided by mentors; and enjoy the flexible, online structure that allows you to take multiple courses to discover a variety of academic areas of interest.
Program Dates
Choose the course length that works for you: 2-week and 4-week sessions
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
Individual Course Fees
$1,895
Current Courses Available
Innovation, Strategies, and Success
Business
Beyond the Field
Business of Sports
Solving Problems Through Design
Engineering
Think Like an Investor
Finance
From Interview to Argument
Law
Evaluating Claims and Facts
Medical Research
The Journey to Saving Lives
Medicine
Understanding the Body's Systems
Physiology
Inside Diagnosis and Treatment
Psychology
Hear From Northwestern University
How You Will Benefit:
- Courses are available year round, so you can pick subjects that fit your passion and your schedule.
- Designed for high school students ages 13 and older so you can start exploring your interests early on.
- Experience courses designed by Northwestern faculty while you’re still in high school.
- Lessons are delivered through dynamic videos, so you can participate whenever your schedule allows.
- Work with mentors who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience.
- For each course, earn a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern for your college application.
Three Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Capstone Project
All courses culminate with a Final Capstone Project that allows you to:
- Demonstrate what you’ve learned in a presentation.
- Get feedback from your mentors on your work.
- Choose from a variety of topics covered in your course(s) to show what you’ve learned.
- Use any media you prefer—text, video, photography, PowerPoint.
Mentoring
You’ll receive guidance from a mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Expertise in each course’s particular field.
- Encouragement and feedback on all assignments.
- Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you succeed in your studies.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- You’ll learn through engaging video lessons. Watch anytime that works for you.
- Multiple courses can be taken to maximize your learning experience.
- 20 to 30 hours of total instruction and activities per course, including multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments.
How To Apply:
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Just provide some basic information and tell us why you wish to take this program.
Note: Please submit all application materials in English.
Begin the guided application process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Admissions
Our application process is easy. You can expect a prompt decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you have to turn around a project? When do you find out if you're admitted ? Find answers to your questions here.
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Scholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
- If you’ve already applied to the program, sign in to your Profile to check your scholarship status. If we don’t have a scholarship request on file, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” to request a scholarship.
Northwestern University has partnered with Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan is providing the technology, enrollment, and marketing support for the Pre-College Online Program.