Westlake Pre-college Summer Program, is a short-term program designed to acquaint capable rising high school juniors and seniors interested in science and engineering with Westlake University in Hangzhou, China.

A typical day will include a morning session with lively and inspiring laboratory activities in one of four academic tracks. Students will develop hands-on technical skills working in state-of-the-art research facilities with Westlake faculty, researchers, and graduate students on a variety of topics.

Afternoon will be devoted to broader academic, cultural, and social activities including lectures and laboratory tours from pioneering Westlake faculty doing work at the frontier of science and engineering, and visits to local startup companies founded by Westlake scientists and engineers.

The program also affords students plenty of opportunities to experience China’s multi-faceted culture and landscape through organized tours to natural, cultural, and historical sites in Hangzhou and Shanghai.

Each participant will receive a program certificate of completion and earn college-level credits. Outstanding students will be given priority for admission into Westlake undergraduate programs and scholarships.