Pre-Collegiate
The opportunity to engage in the dynamic research and creative activity of a university campus can add an exciting new dimension to your education by extending your learning beyond the classroom and textbook, and engagement before enrollment can be a compelling component of your university application.
We compiled resources to orient you to programs providing opportunities open to secondary-level students. Even if you don't participate in a program before enrollment, you can accelerate your undergraduate career by exploring university programs and learning how to navigate the research environment before you arrive on campus. Exploring can also inform your decision making as you consider where to attend.
- Reflect on your academic interests and career ambitions, considering graduate school and professional programs
- Explore options to engage in projects at CU Boulder and beyond.
- Inform yourself about the research ecosystem of CU Boulder and the broader landscape, considering options for undergraduates.
- Connect with programs of interest and start developing relationships with campus contacts.
- Build skills relevant to engagement in activities that interest you, such as coding, analytics, etc.
- Read publications, such as journal articles, on topics that inspire your curiosity.
- Watch the videos included below for advice about getting involved in research as a high school student.
CU Boulder has an expansive history engaging undergraduates in the research and creative life of the campus dating to the creation of UROP in 1986.