The Wesleyan University High School Scholars Program (HSSP) offers outstanding high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take one Wesleyan University course per semester for credit, tuition-free. This is an opportunity for students to pursue advanced coursework not available at their high school and experience the intellectual rigors and stimulating dialogue that commonly take place in Wesleyan classrooms and is trademark of a Wesleyan liberal arts education. Students who apply are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Wesleyan University, attend each scheduled class, and fulfill all Wesleyan course requirements.

To apply, students should have previously completed demanding coursework (AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, or maximum rigor offered at their high school) and have performed at a high level. The Fall semester program is open to rising seniors and the Spring semester program is open to current high school juniors and seniors. Students who apply to participate in their junior year should have an academic record that is primarily A's (including at least one advanced course in their sophomore year) and show exceptional achievement and promise in relation to their peers. Students who apply to participate in their senior year should have previously completed advanced coursework in their junior year and should have, at minimum, an A/B record in high school. The application requires a short (250 words or less) statement of interest from the student. 

To be considered for the HSSP for the upcoming semester, this application must be completed and submitted by end of day Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Eileen DeVille at edeville@wesleyan.edu.