Residential Life & Dining

Residential Housing The experience of living in a residence hall prior to attending college is an invaluable one. UConn PCS participants are required to reside on campus when committing to register to the program and commuter options are not available. The full cost of the program includes dining and residential access. We pride ourselves on […]

Dates & Deadlines

Join our mailing list to keep up to date with our Summer plans. December Application opens April 1 Submit application by April 1 to receive the $100 Early Bird discount at the time of course registration June 1 Deadline to submit final payment of program cost fees and all required forms June 11 Application priority […]

Parents & Guardians

High Schools & Community Partners

High Schools & Community Partners UConn Pre-College Summer collaborates with school counselors, instructors, principals, non-profit organizations, and other programs to support students goals as they transition to higher education. UConn PCS has established in-state and out-of-state partnerships. We are available to meet one on one, visit your school/program, host informational sessions, and more. If you […]

Program FAQs

Program Details The average college student switches their major three times, but you can get a head start in understanding what you want to major in by exploring a variety of college courses through our program. After completing our program, students will have a better understanding of what it is like to be taught by […]

Scholarships & External Funding

UConn Pre-College Summer (PCS) strives to make our program as financially accessible as possible. In doing so, we offer discounts (early bird and multiple session discounts) for students and their families to help save money on their summer endeavors. Additionally, UConn PCS has a small number of need-based discounts and scholarships. The goal is to […]

Costs, Fees, & Discounts

2025 Program Costs Fees are determined by the type (non-credit vs credit) and the number of courses a student enrolls in (one, two, three, four, or five courses). The application and course fees structure supports the administrative functions of the program, staff, faculty, workshops, materials, social programs, maintenance of technology benefits, communication materials, and dining […]

Our Team

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Workshops

Explore Your Interests! A series of exploratory workshops are provided to all Pre-College Summer students regardless of chosen course. These workshops allow students from different classes to come together in several workshops that represent a broad range of academic fields and diverse activities, intended to help students prepare for college both academically and socially. Students […]

Human Rights: Close to Home

Take action for human rights in our Connecticut communities and beyond Prerequisites: Eligible for students that are accepted and have committed to the HRCH program Human Rights Close to Home (HRCH) offers high school student fellows leadership development through a one-year, stipend-supported program. Student fellows learn and share human rights knowledge and civic engagement skills […]