Organizer
Duke Pre-College; contact an advisor to confirm the 2027 delivery organization
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Duke Pre-College — Durham Campus
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Pre-College — Durham Campus
Experience university learning and greater independence through labs, cases and project presentations.
Duke Pre-College brings middle- and high-school academic experiences to Duke’s Durham campus. Direct instruction, expert engagement and teaching-assistant-led practice build toward final projects, with leadership and campus-life activities. Contact an advisor for 2027 subjects and sessions.
University pre-college experience
CAMP-NC-004
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
A Pre-College program on Duke University’s Durham campus with external operating-partner arrangements
Credit / certificate
Contact an advisor
Courses & activities
Labs, simulations and cases
Apply foundational ideas through laboratories, simulations or case studies in the selected course.
Research and project development
Use dedicated reading, research and collaborative work time to develop individual or group projects.
Leadership workshops
Practice teamwork, conflict resolution, communication and ethical decision-making.
Final presentations and feedback
Present a project or investigation, receive instructor, teaching-assistant and peer feedback, and reflect on the learning process.
Camp features & life
Full daily structure
Residential students normally follow a structured 9 a.m.–9 p.m. schedule, including some weekend class time.
Multiple layers of teaching support
Teaching may involve Duke doctoral and graduate students, faculty or alumni, supported by teaching assistants and industry speakers.
Campus academic life
Students learn in university buildings, use campus dining and join activities on and around campus.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Students with strong academic preparation and interest in advanced study
- Students ready for a full learning schedule and project work
- Families seeking residential independence or a middle-school commuter option
A GPA of 3.0+ is recommended. Middle-school students must have completed one middle-school year and be at least 11 for commuting or 13 for residence. High-school students need one completed high-school year and age 14+, with residential participation only.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
Contact an advisor
Approximately 12 days, with weekend study
Contact an advisor
Contact an advisor for 2027 total tuition; optional airport transfers are US$45 each way and extra nights US$120, subject to permitted dates.
The balance is normally due 30 days before the session; unpaid places may be canceled.
2027 cancellation charges are US$500 by April 1, US$1,500 April 2–May 1, and 100% of tuition paid from May 2. Confirm the full-refund exception for cancellation within 30 days of enrollment before April 1, and deposit treatment, before paying.
Travel & participation
International students need English-medium schooling, accepted test results or a paid interview; reference thresholds are TOEFL 90/4.5, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 115.
International students should prepare appropriate entry documents and confirm the program’s B-2 requirements and individual applicability before booking.
Prepare required North Carolina immunization records and upload them by June 1, 2027; bring a suitable computer.
Middle-school commuters generally arrive at 8:30 a.m. and leave at 5 p.m., with noon pickup on designated half-days and departure day; parents do not attend final presentations.
Confirm airport transfers and extra nights separately; airline unaccompanied-minor assistance can be requested only for middle-school students.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications