Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs

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5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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About Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs

About Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs

Experience college life before senior year begins
Philosophy: Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Philosophy: Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Philosophy: Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Ages:

16

-

18

years old

Pricing:

$393

/day

$1,965

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Boys & girls aged 16-18Mon–Fri from 8AM6PM25/day & 100/week
6-week Art Program:
Residential: $11,791
Commuter: $8,733
4-week Computational Biology:
Residential: $10,000
AI Scholars, CS Scholars, SAMS: Fully funded
Application Fee: $50 (waived for scholarship applicants)
Enrollment Deposit: $800 (waived for scholarship recipients)
Financial Aid: Available (requires tax forms or NACAC waiver)
No daily/holiday camp options. No sibling or early-bird discounts listed. Deadlines: Feb 1 (early), Mar 1 (regular/scholarship).
6-week Art Program:
Residential: $11,791
Commuter: $8,733
4-week Computational Biology:
Residential: $10,000
AI Scholars, CS Scholars, SAMS: Fully funded
Application Fee: $50 (waived for scholarship applicants)
Enrollment Deposit: $800 (waived for scholarship recipients)
Financial Aid: Available (requires tax forms or NACAC waiver)
No daily/holiday camp options. No sibling or early-bird discounts listed. Deadlines: Feb 1 (early), Mar 1 (regular/scholarship).
6-week Art Program:
Residential: $11,791
Commuter: $8,733
4-week Computational Biology:
Residential: $10,000
AI Scholars, CS Scholars, SAMS: Fully funded
Application Fee: $50 (waived for scholarship applicants)
Enrollment Deposit: $800 (waived for scholarship recipients)
Financial Aid: Available (requires tax forms or NACAC waiver)
No daily/holiday camp options. No sibling or early-bird discounts listed. Deadlines: Feb 1 (early), Mar 1 (regular/scholarship).

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

Computer-Science
Mathematics
Art
Design
Drama
Music
Game-Design
Writing
Computational-Biology
Architecture
AI-Programming
Academic-Research
College-Preparation
STEM
Humanities
Cultural-Studies
Workshops
Seminars
Laboratory-Work
Creative-Arts
Theater
Programming
Robotics
Data-Analysis
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Birthdays:

No

What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Additional info

Additional info

Students live in first-year dorms, supervised by trained RAs. The campus is urban and walkable. There are over 12 academic program options, including STEM, arts, and writing. Pre-College students must follow the university’s code of conduct. Immunization and medical forms are required before attending.
Students live in first-year dorms, supervised by trained RAs. The campus is urban and walkable. There are over 12 academic program options, including STEM, arts, and writing. Pre-College students must follow the university’s code of conduct. Immunization and medical forms are required before attending.
Students live in first-year dorms, supervised by trained RAs. The campus is urban and walkable. There are over 12 academic program options, including STEM, arts, and writing. Pre-College students must follow the university’s code of conduct. Immunization and medical forms are required before attending.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: ADA, ACA

Special needs

Special needs

Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offer your teen a real taste of college life, with challenging academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive community. Students explore their passions, gain college readiness skills, and live on a vibrant campus, all while being guided by expert faculty and caring staff. It's a unique chance to build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships in a safe, inspiring environment.