Frontiers Overview (Grades 10-12) | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Frontiers (Residential, In-Person)

Program-at-a-Glance

•   Two-week in-person, non-credit bearing residential program
•   Explore a STEM major with a humanities and arts minor
•   Connect with peers from around the world who share your passion for STEM
•   Engage in college preparation workshops and social activities
•   Learn in tandem with your peers right here on WPI's campus

Audience: Rising 10, 11, and 12th graders
Frontiers I Dates: July 7 - 19, 2024
Frontiers II Dates: July 21 - August 2, 2024
Cost per session of Frontiers: $3,995
(Prices includes housing, food, field trips, workshops, and activities)

Applications Open: January 17, 2024
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
Application Cost: Free
Application Materials:

Application including short free response and list of involvements
Transcript(s) - Official transcripts are preferred, but self-submissions are accepted
Recommendation(s)
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (required for international applicants)

Financial Assistance Information: For information about our financial assistance please see our program policies page.

Frontiers program students walking outside at WPI

On Campus Experience

Frontiers is more than just exploring STEM. Check out our On Campus Experience page to see what a typical day looks like and our engagement opportunities throughout the pre-college experience.

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Students working on biochemical project in summer program

Major & Minor Course Information

Our Frontiers majors and minors are taught synchronously giving students the opportunity to learn live with faculty and peers. Get the chance to explore a STEM major and Humanities and Arts minor giving you the chance to exercise both sides of your brain this summer.

Majors & Minors Offered

I didn’t expect to meet so many people who were interested in the same things I am. This was the first time feeling like I was not the odd one out.

Cassandra S.
Frontiers Participant

Program Policies

The WPI Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs strives to provide a safe, secure, educational and fun environment for our summer programs participants. In order to achieve this, we ask that all parents, guardians, and participants acknowledge the policies. Learn more about our program policies for summer pre-college experiences below.

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