Online STEM Programs for High School Students

Explore STEM fields before college

Are you considering a future in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and eager to experience what it's like in the real world? Wake Forest University offers online STEM courses designed specifically for high school students aged 13 and up. These programs delve into captivating STEM topics through comprehensive online coursework led by Wake Forest professors. With the support of mentors, you'll have the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace. This adaptable format enables you to enroll in multiple courses, allowing you to explore a variety of academic interests.

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Program Dates

Multiple 2- and 4-week sessions.

Eligibility

For students completing grades 9-12, ages 13+.

Individual Course Fees

$1595

Current Courses Available:

Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor

Medicine

An Inside Look at the Major Injuries & Treatments

Sports Medicine

An Inside Look at Caring, Curing and Treating

Cancer

An Inside Look at Treatment, Intervention, and Surgery

Women's Medicine

The Mystery & Science of Human Behavior: An Insider’s Guide to Psychology

Psychology

An Inside Look at Infectious Disease

Bioscience

How You Will Benefit:

  • Courses are available throughout the year — pick STEM-related courses that fit your passion and your schedule
  • Suitable for high school students ages 13 and up — so you can start exploring the field of STEM early on
  • Experience what it’s like to study with renowned Wake Forest University professors while you’re in high school
  • For each course, earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University that you can include with your college applications

High school student completing a Wake Forest STEM course on her tablet

3 Learning Advantages Designed for You

  1. Final Capstone Project

    All online STEM courses culminate in a special capstone project that allows you to:

    • Demonstrate what you've learned in a presentation
    • Choose from a variety of medical topics covered in your course to show what you’ve learned
    • Use any media you prefer— text, video, photography, PowerPoint

  2. Mentoring

    Mentors provide support and answer questions to deepen your learning experience. You can expect:

    • Expertise in your course’s particular field of STEM
    • Encouragement and direction on all assignments
    • Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you succeed
    • Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project

  3. Flexibility

    • 100% online, works with your schedule
    • Multiple courses can be taken to maximize your learning experience
    • 20 - 30 hours of total instruction and activities per course, 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

High school student applying to a Wake Forest Pre-College STEM Program

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 process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.

Begin the guided process

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.

Learn More About Summer Immersion

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.