Introduction to Environmental Science
Introduction to Environmental Science is an online, asynchronous exploration course offered in the summer by Washington University in St. Louis for high school students. The course introduces students to interdisciplinary approaches for understanding the natural world, covering topics such as energy resources, climate change, air and water pollution, toxicology, and sustainability. Learning takes place through recorded lectures, asynchronous assignments and discussions, and optional synchronous office hours.
Program details
- Deadline
- May 11, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 15, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–12
- Location
- Virtual
- Program type
- Online course
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Attendance
- Not applicable
Eligibility
Must be a current high school student at least 13 years old by the start of the course, have a minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have completed at least one year of high school biology.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $985
- Financial aid
- Need-based scholarships available (and 10% discount for returning students or children of WashU employees)
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- precollege@wustl.edu
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