College credit
UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: The West African Cultural Immersion Experience
Overview
A two-week residential or commuter program exploring the intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and philosophical aspects of indigenous West African culture through lectures, discussions, and daily drum and dance workshops, with study of storytelling traditions and diaspora connections.
At a glance
Sessions
Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Amherst, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $2,337
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Cost & sessions
Commuter option: $2,337; Residential option: $4,119 for 2-week session, July 26 – August 8, 2026.
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