About The Program
The Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program lets high school students ages 13 and up explore business and STEM through courses designed by Case Western Reserve University instructors. You'll work with a dedicated mentor and walk away with a Certificate of Completion from Case Western Reserve University for your college applications. Wherever you are, whatever your schedule looks like, this is a way to start shaping your future now.
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13+
Open to students ages 13 and older
5
Courses across two subject areas
100%
Online and self-paced
Year-round
Sessions offered throughout the year
What is the Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program?
The Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program gives high school students a chance to explore business and STEM before college. Students can apply to one of five courses, or apply to more than one if they want to explore multiple subjects.
Each course includes video lessons taught by Case Western Reserve University instructors, ongoing support from a mentor and a final project where students show what they've learned. Students who complete a course earn a Certificate of Completion from Case Western Reserve University.
Who Is This Program For?
This program is a good fit for high school students ages 13 and up who want to explore a subject before committing to it in college. It's an ideal fit if you:
- Are intrigued by a specific subject and want to explore it in more depth
- Are considering a future in business or a STEM field and want early exposure to it
- Want a Certificate of Completion from Case Western Reserve University to include on your college applications
- Need a flexible, self-paced program that fits around school, extracurriculars and other commitments
How Does the Program Work?
Each course in the Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program is delivered through video lessons taught by Case Western Reserve University instructors. You can complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, since there are no live sessions required. A mentor is available throughout the course to answer questions and offer feedback.
Every course wraps up with a final project, which you can complete using text, video, photography or a presentation. Finish the course and you'll earn a Certificate of Completion from Case Western Reserve University. Most courses take 20 to 30 hours of instruction and activities to complete.
What Courses Are Available?
The Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program offers five courses across two subject areas: business and STEM. You can apply to one course or several. Current courses include:
- Astrophysics and Evolutionary Biology: The Origins of Life
- Biomedical Engineering: An Introduction to Medicine's Future
- Engineering: From 2D Sketch to 3D Model
- Neuroscience and Medicine: Inside the Brain and Nervous System
- Social Entrepreneurship: The Business of Helping Others
How to Apply
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition is $1,595 per course, with no additional fees. Need-based scholarships are available to students who qualify.
Each course requires approximately 20 to 30 hours of instruction and activities, including video lessons, assignments and a final project. Since the format is self-paced, you can spread that time out however it fits your schedule.
Yes. There's no limit on how many courses you can take, and many students take more than one to explore several subjects. The self-paced, online format makes this manageable alongside school, extracurriculars and other commitments.
No. The Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program does not offer college credit. Students who complete a course earn a Certificate of Completion from Case Western Reserve University instead.
Courses are delivered through video lessons taught by Case Western Reserve University instructors. Students complete assignments independently and receive support from a mentor. No live sessions are required.
Students ages 13 and up can apply, as long as they are not yet enrolled in college. Students who have graduated high school may also apply, provided it has been no more than one year since graduation.
Yes. Need-based scholarships are available to students who demonstrate high potential and financial need. Students can apply for a scholarship during or after the application process.