Use your summer creatively and take a step toward university! 

Discover what the student experience is like through the Deree PreCollege Program and enjoy an authentic university summer. 

Choose your college course and attend alongside current college students, earning valuable academic credits. 

It’s the ideal opportunity to explore your interests, strengthen your academic profile, and experience college student life now! 

Support that prepares you for the next step 

Alongside your courses, the Bridge Program every afternoon supports you academically, socially, and personally, helping you adapt to the demands of university life and develop independence. 

Through interactive workshops you will: 

• Develop essential academic and personal skills, and prepare for exams, active listening, and communication  
• Explore career paths and your interests  
• Learn how to make the most of support services offered by universities with an American educational system  
• Prepare smoothly for the transition to university  
• Experience one-on-one and group mentoring sessions with Deree students  

At the end of the program, you will have: 

• Completed a university course 
• Created your own CV 
• Conducted basic academic research 
• Developed a personal success plan 
• Gained confidence in navigating an international and multicultural university environment 

Duration: 4 weeks (June 25 – July 24) 

Monday to Friday: 
1 introductory course of your choice 
(choose from 8 available, 09:00–11:00 or 11:00–1:00)  

• CS 1070 – Introduction to Information Systems
• ES 1005 – Contemporary Environmental Issues 
• HY 1001 – Survey of Western Civilization II 
• ITC 1070 – Information Technology Fundamentals 
• MU 1075 LE – Music Fundamentals: How Music Works 
• PS 1001 – Psychology as a Social Science  

1:00–2:00 Lunch  

2:00–4:00 Bridge Program 
(Deree Careers, Student Success, Volunteer Work, Wellbeing, College Counseling, Library Resources, and more) 

Deree PreCollege Admissions Criteria 

1. Good Academic Standing 

• Greek 16/20 or equivalent of foreign school 
• IB 24/42 

2. English Language Competency 

Students and families are advised to take into consideration both the student’s interest in the selected subject, as well as their level of English. For students to succeed in our programs, it’s important that they feel comfortable using English in everyday learning. This includes being able to follow lessons, take part in group discussions, keep up with reading and writing, and connect with classmates.  

Strong English skills help ensure a positive and rewarding experience for every student.

How to demonstrate this:  

Duolingo English Test (DET) results in the range of 120-125 (IELTS 6.5-7) or above.  

https://englishtest.duolingo.com/test_takers 

Please note: 

Students who have been instructed in English for all their classes in high school (or middle school) are not required to submit scores.  

Students who have obtained the Cambridge Proficiency / Michigan / in the past 2 years are able to waive the DET requirement.  

3. Readiness  

Students will go through an interview with Admissions Counselors, who will assess the applicant’s academic readiness, maturity, communication skills, and potential to succeed in the program. Students who do well in Deree Precollege are academically curious, independent, they demonstrate interest in self-directed inquiry, approachability and adaptability, that will serve them well in the academic, extracurricular, and social demands of the program.

PreCollege Program Fee: €1,850

Pierce students are eligible for a discount.

Make your summer the first step to the future!