Discover What's Possible Before College
Explore new interests, build skills, and experience learning with Dartmouth. From college-level courses for teens to mentorship programs for younger students, Dartmouth Precollege offers engaging educational opportunities designed to challenge, inspire, and encourage lifelong learning.
We offer on-campus experiences from summer residential and commuter courses for teens to campus tours and meet and greets with faculty and staff for students of all ages. Come see us and get inspired.
Excursion and Travel Courses
Develop skills and participate in research through one of our excursion courses. Challenge yourself to be a leader in the White Mountains or explore with scientists in the field — see how you can find adventure and education with Dartmouth.
Online Courses
Experience Dartmouth academics from anywhere! Our online precollege courses are taught by real Dartmouth faculty and available anytime, anywhere. Explore our online offerings in a variety of subjects and disciplines.
Why Dartmouth Precollege?
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Explore Your Interests. Expand Your Possibilities.
Discover what learning at Dartmouth can offer you before college. Through engaging courses, expert instruction, and opportunities to connect with peers from around the world, Dartmouth Precollege helps students of all ages explore academic interests, develop new skills, and prepare for what's next. Whether you join us on campus in Hanover or learn online, you'll be challenged to think bigger, ask questions, and discover new possibilities.
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Learn from Dartmouth Experts
Instructors are Dartmouth faculty, staff, graduate students in our professional schools and distinguished alumni. Each of them is an expert in their field, passionate about teaching, and a member of the Dartmouth family.
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Gain Advanced Skills and Knowledge
Students come from around the world to be challenged and grow through college-level instruction and the cohort experience. Our enrichment courses come with a certificate of completion. But more than that, they also help students design their future major and career path.
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Personalized Course Selections
We want to get to know you, your student and their specific learning goals. Our Admissions team works with you one-on-one to find the courses and format right for you, whether you learn on-campus, online, commute or pursue hybrid options. Get in touch with us wih any questions you might have.