Online Immersion Programs for High School Students
Explore your interests before college
Are there subjects you’re thinking about taking in college but would like to know more about? The Online Immersion Program, designed for high school students ages 13 and up, has been created for this purpose. It offers exciting topics, covered in depth, through online coursework led by Wake Forest University professors and Wake Forest School of Medicine professors (depending on the course you choose). The program is available year-round, and the online format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, while working at your own pace. University mentors provide guidance. You will complete a Capstone project to show what you’ve learned and earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University.
2020 Program Dates
Multiple 2- and 4-week sessions.
Eligibility
For students completing grades 9-12, ages 13+ by June 2020.
2020 Fees
$995
Current Courses Available:
Business
Learn the game plan of today’s hottest companies
Subscribe, Innovate, Disrupt: An Insider's Guide to Business
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at hot companies like Apple or Netflix? This online course, designed for high school students, will show you how today’s most competitive companies operate: how they create their brands and products; how they innovate, find people, manage budgets and what investors examine to make investment decisions. If you’re thinking about studying business, economics, banking, technology, product design, management, or marketing in college, this course offers an exciting way to prepare. You’ll get an inside look at today’s business that few high school students have ever experienced.
You’ll be guided by Dr. Dan Fogel, an award-winning professor at Wake Forest, through lecture, multimedia simulations and interactive assignments.
Medicine
Journey into the heart of medicine
Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor
Always wanted to be a doctor? Or think you may want to pursue pre-med in college? If you have a passion for science and want to get an inside look at how physicians manage the patient journey from ambulance to ER to operating room to rehab, Wake Forest’s online course, designed for high school students, opens the door of learning to this exciting field.
You will be guided by Wake Forest School of Medicine professors, Dr. Lindsay Strowd and Dr. Roy Strowd. They will take you through the lifecycle of a heart attack, including the health factors that trigger a heart attack and how a treatment team works. You’ll see immersive simulations and videos and have course readings and assignments.
Psychology
More details coming soon.
How You Will Benefit:
- Online immersion makes courses available throughout the year — pick a subject that fits your passion and your schedule
- Suitable for high school students ages 13 and up — so you can start exploring your interests early on
- Experience what it’s like to study with renowned Wake Forest University professors while you’re still in high school
- Wake Forest University professors or Wake Forest School of Medicine professors while you’re still in high school
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University that you can include with your college applications
3 Learning Advantages Designed for You
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Final Capstone Project
All online immersion courses culminate in a special Capstone project that allows you to:
- Demonstrate what you've learned in a presentation
- Get feedback from your professors on your work
- Choose from a variety of topics covered in your course to show what you’ve learned
- Use any media you prefer— text, video, photography, PowerPoint
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Mentoring
You’ll receive personal guidance from a Wake Forest mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments
- Inspiration, motivation and confidence to help you excel in your studies
- Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project
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Flexibility
- 100% online, works with your schedule
- 30 hours of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
- Meet fellow students online from around the world
How to Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application will ask you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course, and a bit of your story. Note: you can tell us about yourself through writing, video, photos — any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you get to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re accepted?
Answers to your questions here
Want to study on campus?
Wake Forest University offers a variety of Summer Immersion Courses on campus that allow high school students to explore their interests and experience being taught by our professors.