At Precollegiate Programs, we create immersive, collaborative and transformational programs for rising 1st - 12th grade students.
Learning is an experience that can last a lifetime.
Precollegiate Programs serves as a gateway to the higher education experiences that traditional students access at the University of Oklahoma - for our rising 1st - 12th grade students. By collaborating with OU Faculty and Staff from a variety of colleges, we are able to provide immersive programs that lead to transformational experiences that push our students into a lifetime of learning, because learning is a lifelong experience.
Summer may be coming to a close, but its impact continues long after the final day on campus.
This summer, students from across Oklahoma and around the country came together at the University of Oklahoma to explore new interests, build lasting friendships, discover future career paths, and experience learning beyond the classroom.
From nine weeks of Mini College 2026 to Project Crossroads: Meteorology, Horizons 2026, and our expanding portfolio of summer experiences, every program encouraged curiosity, creativity, and academic exploration through hands-on learning.
As summer gives way to fall, we're grateful to the students, families, instructors, counselors, campus partners, and volunteers who made Summer 2026 an unforgettable season. The memories made this summer extend far beyond campus—and we hope they stay with every student throughout the school year.
Registration is now open for our Fall 2026 Precollegiate Nights! Join us this fall as current 1st–6th grade students return to the University of Oklahoma for four evenings of hands-on activities, creativity, friendship, and discovery.
Summer stays with you.
A fun Friday night experience for current 1st–6th grade students. Kids enjoy hands-on activities, dinner, and a movie while parents get a well-deserved evening to themselves. It’s a safe, engaging space for kids to try new things, make friends, and build confidence outside of school.
The OU Model United Nations Conference offers current 9th - 12th grade student organizations the opportunity to engage in global diplomacy, critical thinking, speech and debate through a one day, simulated experience of the Model UN General Assembly.
The OU Biological Station programs offer rising 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students opportunities to engage in field science, ecological research, and hands-on investigation through immersive residential experiences at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station.
Nine week-long summer sessions for rising 1st–6th graders. Each day is filled with interactive classes, creative projects, and opportunities to explore new interests on the OU campus. It’s a summer of discovery that encourages curiosity and a love of learning.
A week-long summer program for rising 7th–8th graders. Students dive into hands-on activities led by OU faculty, exploring different fields of study and getting a taste of the college experience. It’s a chance to explore future possibilities and gain inspiration for the road ahead.
A week-long experience for rising 9th–12th grade students. At a time when students begin preparing to turn the page toward higher education, the program places them at the crossroads of lifelong learning. Through interdisciplinary activities, students engage with fields of study led by OU faculty and staff.
