Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE) - WCATY @ UW–Madison

PACE At-A-Glance

Instruction Hours: 15 hours per session
Program Dates: July 5-9 & 12-16. 2021
Location: Online
Grade Level: For students finishing Grades 5-8
Financial Aid available
Cost: $300 (domestic), $360 (international)
Application Opens: Nov. 30, 2020
Application Deadline: May 31, 2021

The application period for PACE has closed.

About PACE

This program gives students finishing grades 5 through 8 an opportunity to explore their current interests and passions with like-minded peers in a college setting. Students will spend one week taking an enrichment course designed specifically for advanced middle school learners.

Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE) offerings:

PACE Class Examples

Laws of Negotiation and International Politics
Circuits and Sparks: Introduction to Electrical Engineering
The Math Behind You
Biotechnology Lab: Engineering Life
Creative Writing
UW Science: Behind the Scenes
UW Art: Behind the Curtain

LEARN MORE ABOUT PACE & WCATY

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Why Choose PACE?

Learn more about PACE and why it’s right for you or your child.

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Application Process

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Financial Information

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Resources & Forms

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Getting Ready For Camp

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Find out what you need & start getting ready.

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For International Participants

Read information for international applicants who travel to WCATY summer programs at the UW–Madison from abroad.