This summer, the University of Mary Washington invites high school students to experience college and get ahead academically through the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). Combining cutting-edge courses with hands-on activities, the program is open to rising 10th- through 12th-graders, with applications open now through March 21, 2025.
Apply online for UMW’s Summer Enrichment Program.
Through the Summer Enrichment Program at UMW, high school students can spend a week on a college campus, staying in the residence halls, taking classes with faculty and exploring the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, a location steeped in history and primed for the future. Located halfway between the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., and the state’s capital of Richmond, it’s easily accessible from I-95, nearby airports and Amtrak or VRE, opening doors to a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students across the nation to get connected to college.
The 2025 program takes place July 13-19, with a cost of $1,200 for the week, including tuition, room and board, all course materials, field trips and recreational activities. Students take courses to test out potential college majors, explore career fields across subjects and get a taste of college life, from the dining hall to the residence halls during the week-long residential program.
Courses range from photography and printmaking to environmental engineering and electronic music. Students can uncover the secrets of cybersecurity, produce a live video broadcast and learn to harness the power of persuasion. In addition, aspiring teachers can apply for the future teachers courses through the Summer Enrichment Program, connecting directly to UMW’s College of Education and expert faculty. Tuition assistance may be available for the Explore Teaching courses.
See the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program course descriptions.
With more than 20 topics to choose from, students will select three to fill their days, and have time to explore more interests on and off the UMW campus. Participants tour historic sites, complete community service projects, go to the gym or pool, and have outdoor and lab activities.
View highlights from past Enrichment Program sessions.
As one prior participant summarized: “It’s a good opportunity to learn things early and get ready for college life.”
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