About Dartmouth Precollege
Dartmouth Precollege provides high school students the opportunity to get a head start on the college experience by exploring new academic subjects, interacting with peers from around the world, and experiencing engaging, intensive courses taught by Dartmouth instructors who love what they do.
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Our Mission
Dartmouth Precollege is committed to providing high school students with unique and enriching academic experiences, both in person and online. Our programs are designed to challenge students and help them grow both intellectually and personally through deeply immersive living and learning experiences.
Our Vision
Dartmouth Summer Scholars envisions a vibrant community of intellectually curious high school students who are inspired to explore new ideas, challenge themselves academically, and grow as leaders. By immersing students in Dartmouth’s unique liberal arts tradition, research opportunities, and close faculty mentorship, we aim to cultivate lifelong learners who carry forward Dartmouth’s spirit of inquiry, collaboration, and global engagement.
Why does Dartmouth partner with Summer Discovery?
Dartmouth partners with Summer Discovery to give high school students the best possible pre-college experience. Dartmouth faculty, staff and distinguished alumni create and teach the courses, ensuring the academic quality and unique Dartmouth learning environment. All courses take place on Dartmouth’s beautiful campus in the Connecticut River Valley in New Hampshire, with field-based learning taking place at Dartmouth's Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and the AMC Highland Center. Summer Discovery provides support with housing, health and travel logistics, drawing on decades of experience providing residential experiences for high school students.
This partnership allows Dartmouth to focus on delivering exciting, rigorous courses while making sure students and families receive clear communication, strong support, and a safe, engaging summer experience from start to finish.
Get In Touch
Questions about our programs or how to apply?
Contact our partners Summer Discovery at info@summerdiscovery.com. They're here to help!
Interested in partnering with Dartmouth Precollege?
Contact the Dartmouth Precollege team at precollege@dartmouth.edu.