Colleges and universities are becoming powerful partners in expanding access to high-quality youth programs, especially for underserved youth. This session highlights key research on campus-based and pre-college programs and what the literature tells us about their impact on belonging, confidence, and long-term educational aspirations. Participants will explore how these findings translate into real-world youth program practice, including program design, university partnerships, evaluation, and long-term sustainability. Whether you already operate on a college campus or are curious about what a university partnership could look like for your organization, this session offers practical, research-informed strategies you can apply right away.