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.
Across Oklahoma, another school year is coming to a close, and summer is beginning at Precollegiate Programs.
Classrooms are preparing to open, counselors are getting ready to welcome students, and campus will soon come alive with discovery, creativity, and collaboration.
Beginning June 1, Mini College 2026 returns to the University of Oklahoma with nine weeks of immersive summer experiences for rising 1st–6th grade students. Families can also explore Horizons 2026, Project Crossroads, and our expanding 2026 Summer Experiences as another season of learning begins across campus.
What starts with the ringing of the final school bell becomes a summer of exploration, friendships, and unforgettable experiences at OU.
Summer is here.
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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.
