COLLEGE QUEST
High School - Entering Grades 10-12

What's college life really like?
Experience the excitement of university life – from dorm to classroom – during this motivating and exciting pre-college program. Ambitious high school students complete a real college course, gain valuable “success in college” information, and form extraordinary social connections that come with life in a residence hall. College Quest will bridge the gap between high school and college and put you on a path to personal, educational and career success.

Dates and Courses
 
July 12-17: Animation Programming

July 12-17: Criminal Law & Justice

July 12-19: Climate Quest: Environmental Studies & Art of Filmmaking
 
FULL July 12-17: Renewable Energy: A Materials Science Perspective

View Climate Quest's student videos from 2008 and 2007

Required
You must provide these additional Registration Requirements [click here]

During College Quest, students will:
  • Complete an intensive course taught by a WWU professor and earn a university credit
  • Discover and experience the many aspects of a college campus
  • Explore the surrounding community and the spectacular recreational areas
  • Experience a positive atmosphere that is enriched through interaction with new friends and mentors
 
In addition, students gain valuable extracurricular information:
  • Tips and tricks for completing a college application
  • How the college admission process works
  • Adjusting to life away from home and managing your time
     

Classroom Expectations: Successful completion of the program requires students to arrive promptly and attend all class functions and program workshops. Students are to behave with respect and courtesy toward professors, staff, fellow students, University property and staff, and participants of other programs. Review Code of Conduct on the website at www.wwu.edu/youth.

Coursework: Class time will vary each day. Students will have assigned work to be completed during their non-class time. Students will be assigned a University computer account for research purposes. Students receive one university credit and S/U grade for the course. Your course syllabus is attached or enclosed.

Textbook: The cost of textbooks is included in program fees and will be given to students during Sunday orientation.

Transcripts: If an official university transcript is desired, transcripts may be requested from the WWU Registrar’s office. Requests must be in writing and have the signature of the student (not parent/guardian) and the WWU student number. College Quest students will be assigned an official student number during their stay. Details on the Web at: http://www.wwu.edu/depts/registrar/transcripts.shtml