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Syracuse University’s Pre-College Programs offer high school students a structured introduction to university life through a portfolio of specific institutes and courses. Students apply to individual programs—such as Summer College On-Campus or the Accelerated Semester Online—which span fields like Artificial Intelligence, Sport Management, and Bioengineering. For the 2026 cycle, students aged 15 and older can choose between non-credit enrichment (open to rising sophomores) and credit-bearing undergraduate courses (limited to rising juniors and seniors). Most credit courses are considered "dual enrollment," appearing on an official Syracuse University transcript. On-campus residential options are available, where students live in supervised university housing and follow a collegiate schedule including dining and social activities. A unique feature for 2026 is the Guaranteed Orange Pathway, providing a bridge for high-performing pre-college students toward undergraduate admission and significant merit scholarship. This model is ideal for students seeking an immersive preview of a private research university with a direct path to future enrollment.