William & Mary Pre-College Online Program
About The Program
The William & Mary Pre-College Online Program invites high school students ages 13 and up to experience university subjects through dynamic online learning. Developed by W&M professors, these pre-college courses give you the freedom to focus on subjects that match your interests, hobbies and career goals. Elevate your profile for future admissions through flexible online coursework that adapts seamlessly to your lifestyle all year long.
13+
Open to students ages 13 and older
4
Courses across 3 academic areas
100%
Online and self-paced
Year-round
Available throughout the year
What Is the William & Mary Pre-College Online Program?
The William & Mary Pre-College Online Program gives high school students an opportunity to study topics before college. This learning experience features a simple application process that requires no letters of recommendation or transcripts — you just provide basic information and explain your personal goals for wanting to take the course.
Each course offers flexible learning featuring dynamic videos, widgets and knowledge checks that allow you to dive into potential college majors at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Depending on the time of year, you can choose from multi-length cohorts that work with your schedule: one-week, two-week or four-week sessions.
Regardless of the course you select, every session provides the exact same high-quality instructional content and expert mentor support. Upon finishing all your assignments and your Final Project, you will earn an official Certificate of Completion from William & Mary — an excellent milestone to feature on upcoming university applications.
Who Is the William & Mary Pre-College Online Program For?
These online courses are crafted for high school students who are 13 and up. This 100% virtual and asynchronous learning experience is an ideal match if you:
- Want to discover exciting academic pathways early and evaluate potential fields of study before college.
- Seek to demonstrate your intellectual curiosity and academic motivation on future university applications.
- Wish to interact with industry mentors and learn from W&M professors.
- Need a self-paced schedule with no mandatory live sessions that fits easily around school course-work and extracurricular activities.
How does the William & Mary Pre-College Online Program work?
Flexible Learning
Courses are structured around dynamic videos, widgets and knowledge checks designed by W&M professors. Since each course is fully asynchronous, there are no required live sessions. You can review lessons at any time and work through assignments at your own pace, entirely online and on your own terms — no matter your time zone or how busy your schedule is.
Dedicated Course Mentorship
You won't have to navigate your learning journey alone. Every student in our pre-college courses is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides continuous guidance, encouragement and personalized feedback on your assignments throughout the entire cohort.
The Final Project
Every course culminates in a Final Project, allowing you to showcase your new knowledge. You will demonstrate what you have learned through an independent presentation or project in a creative format of your choosing, receiving valuable insights from your mentor upon completion.
What subjects can students study?
The W&M Pre-College Online Program offers a curated selection of courses designed to help you explore potential majors and career goals. You can choose an individual course to focus on a single passion or enroll in multiple courses across the year to discover brand new pathways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Course tuition is $1,595 with no additional fees. Need-based scholarships are available for students who qualify.
Yes. You’re encouraged to take multiple courses to explore different academic areas. The flexible, self-paced format makes it easy to take more than one course without conflicting with school, extracurriculars, or other commitments.
Successfully completing your course rewards you with an official Certificate of Completion from William & Mary for each individual course finished.
Earning this credential and completing your Final Project provides a powerful return on your investment by allowing you to:
- Strengthen College Applications: Showcase a finished Final Project to admissions committees as proof of your ability to handle challenging concepts.
- Build Your Resume: Gain a distinct milestone and a concrete academic project to highlight on upcoming applications, internships and resumes.
- Clarify Your Major: Save time and future tuition dollars by discovering your academic passions before stepping onto a college campus.
Designed for ultimate flexibility, the William & Mary Pre-College Online Program features remote, asynchronous learning cohorts scheduled across the annual calendar. By contrast, traditional on-campus summer sessions require students to visit or live on campus during the summer season for a fully structured, location-dependent academic experience.
The program is open to students ages 13 and older. You can start as early as middle school or continue through your senior year of high school.
Yes. Need-based scholarships are available for students who demonstrate high potential and an inability to pay full tuition. You can apply for a scholarship during or after the application process.