In Northwestern’s many pre-collegiate programs, education and fun go hand in hand.
Even though it looks like fun, Northwestern takes its supplemental enrichment programs seriously. From credit-granting coursework to weekend music lessons, children and teens can take advantage of Northwestern faculty, resources and academic expertise.
College Prep made me more open to possibly pursing a degree in the subject. I also really enjoyed meeting and talking to other people around my age from different parts of the world, and learning about their views on certain topics and their experiences.”
Programs for K-12 students
- The Center for Talent Development supports gifted youth through a variety of educational programs.
- The Bienen School of Music's Music Academy provides piano, strings and voice lessons.
Programs for high-schoolers
- In the College Preparation Program, high school students may enroll in undergraduate courses for credit and online certificate programs. The 2021 summer programs will all be offered online.
- The Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools is a multi-year college preparation program for Chicago public high school students.
- The National High School Institute is a summer program focusing
in debate, speech, music, film, video and theater arts. - The Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute gives rising seniors, or "Cherubs," experience in print, broadcast and digital media.
- Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students (REACH) is a summer program meant to provide Chicagoland high school students experience in astronomy research, with a focus on computer programming training, data analysis, hands-on research projects, and mentorship from professional scientists.