What makes UCLA different
UCLA is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and is consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States. UCLA is known for its strong academics, diverse student body, and vibrant campus life.
Here are some of the things that make UCLA different from other schools:
- Public Ivy: UCLA is one of the "Public Ivies," a term used to describe public universities with academic reputations similar to those of the Ivy League schools. UCLA is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country, and its alumni include Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.
- Diverse student body: UCLA has a diverse student body, with students from all over the world. This diversity creates a rich learning environment where students can learn from each other and gain new perspectives.
- Vibrant campus life: UCLA has a vibrant campus life with something for everyone. There are over 1,000 student organizations on campus, as well as a variety of cultural events, sporting events, and concerts.
- Location: UCLA is located in Los Angeles, one of the most exciting cities in the world. Students have access to world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants, as well as the opportunity to intern at major companies and organizations.
If you are looking for a challenging academic environment with a diverse student body and a vibrant campus life, then UCLA is a great choice for you.
Join a Global Community
UCLA is a community — a community of ideas, respect, and optimism. We build equity for all and take pride in the extraordinary diversity of our community. UCLA has a long history of providing opportunities for students from around the globe. Students from over 100 countries and US students from all 50 states make up our global student body.
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World-Renowned Academic Rigor
UCLA is home to Nobel Laureates and MacArthur Fellows, pioneers and innovators, and leaders of the next generation. Our tradition of excellence starts with our academic rigor, which will challenge you to think critically and to consider new global perspectives. From introductory courses to multidisciplinary Summer Institutes, UCLA Summer Sessions courses and programs can help you reach your academic and professional goals.
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UCLA Facilities
UCLA’s on-campus housing is situated in the heart of university life and is just a short walk away from classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities. Whether you choose to live in the UCLA residential community or off-campus, you will have a home away from home at UCLA with access to additional resources and support right where you live. UCLA is a vital part of the fast-paced, global city of Los Angeles. You’ll find Los Angeles to be a hub of culture, technology, and entertainment with a fascinating history and rich heritage.
Learn MorePrograms
Summer College Immersion Program
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program provides high school students with an oppourtunity to experience an introduction to college life while studying their chosen course alongside UCLA undergraduates.
UCLA Summer Sessions
A diverse and welcoming campus, UCLA Summer Session offers over 800 rigorous in person and virtual courses for its high school students. Applicants may choose 1-2 courses from the immense collection provided.
Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Digital Filmmaking gives high school students from across the country and around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.
Media Parks: The Cinematic and Televisual History of Theme Parks Program
In this three-week intensive program, students will explore theme park history, and the evolution of the relationship between moving image media (film, television, and video games) and theme parks.
Traditional Animation Summer Institute
Make your own animated film and meet Hollywood’s most accomplished professionals at the world-famous UCLA Animation Workshop. The Traditional Animation track teaches students how to write, storyboard, and draw their own animation film. No drawing experience is required, just limitless imagination!
Pre-College Writing for TV Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen introduces motivated high school students to writing for television in Hollywood.
Summer ESL Program
Welcome to the UCLA Summer ESL Program! We offer a range of English courses that are designed to help students meet their English language needs in small, intimate classrooms that facilitate the language and cultural learning experience.
Campus Life
Housing and Dining
It’s no wonder that more than 98 percent of first-year undergrads choose to live in the residence halls — life on the Hill means you’re a short walk from classes and everything else that campus has to offer. From the more than 5,000 annual events and relaxing sunset vistas to cutting-edge study spaces and palm tree studded terraces, it won’t take you long to find your own happy place.
Clubs, Organizations and Recreation
Something extraordinary for everyone.
UCLA is a mosaic of culture and activity. With more than 1,200 clubs and student organizations, you’ll find ample opportunities to discover new interests and make friends with like-minded Bruins.
Sports and Recreation
Whether it’s for competition or simply for fun, students are active in just about every imaginable sport or recreational activity. With 15 multipurpose workout facilities and six pools spread throughout campus, UCLA Recreation sponsors instructional classes, an intramural sports program that consists of 30 leagues, tournaments, meets and special events, and 50 club sports. The UCLA Marina Aquatic Center, located in Marina Del Rey, offers instruction and equipment for rowing, kayaking, sailing, surfing, windsurfing and paddleboarding.
Student Government
UCLA is home to a strong tradition of student government, and students play an active role in determining what happens on campus. The Undergraduate Students Association and the Graduate Student Association empower students to allocate budgets, found new clubs and develop a campus that reflects their values.
Arts and Culture
There are myriad ways to get involved in arts and culture on campus, as a spectator and as a creator. Students are DJs for Campus Radio, they’re writers and editors at the Daily Bruin, and they enjoy films together at Melnitz Movies, a student-run repertory cinema program.
Business and Entrepreneurship
UCLA students are the driving force behind a vibrant culture of business and entrepreneurship. With an annual membership of over 5,000, the Undergraduate Business Society is the largest student organization at UCLA. Students have many opportunities to gain real-world knowledge and experience, including Startup UCLA’s Summer Accelerator, a 10-week program designed to help entrepreneurial students succeed at developing their own businesses.
Volunteering
Through the UCLA Volunteer Center, Bruins embody one of UCLA’s core values: service. Volunteer Day event kicks off the academic year with more than 5,000 Bruins serving at sites across Los Angeles. Throughout the year, Bruin volunteers partner with local organizations to support our community in a multitude of ways, from providing healthcare and services to the homeless to serving meals to veterans on Thanksgiving.
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Summer College Immersion Program
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program provides high school students with an oppourtunity to experience an introduction to college life while studying their chosen course alongside UCLA undergraduates.
Format
On campus housing is strongly encouraged to experience college life on our beautiful campus. Participants are housed in our UCLA residential community, the Hill, conveniently located within easy walking distance of classrooms, libraries, sports facilities, and more!
If you choose to not stay in on-campus housing, you may update your preference to commuter on the questionnaire by May 22; no changes to housing preferences are accepted after this date.
Housing fees will be added to BruinBill on May 23. Students will be emailed once the housing fee is posted.
The residential plan features two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) in our award-winning UCLA dining halls.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Commuter
The total amount assessed is calculated mainly based on how many units you are enrolled in, whether you select the residential plan or nonresidential plan, and if you are an international student subject to I-20 requirements. Below is a summary of fees that may apply:
Registration Fee: $350
SCIP Program Fee: $1600
SCIP Course Fees: $360 X Total Enrolled Units
Document Fee: $50
IEI Fee: $61
SCIP Residential Plan: $4,920
Financial Aid
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California* high school students for summer study at UCLA. Visit our Summer Scholars webpage for more information.
Additionally, some Precollege Summer Institutes offer departmental scholarships to qualified and selected high school students.
Out-of-State or International High School Students:
*UCLA financial aid is not available to visiting out-of-state high school students.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Pre-College Writing for TV Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen introduces motivated high school students to writing for television in Hollywood.;
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
Summer ESL Program
Welcome to the UCLA Summer ESL Program! We offer a range of English courses that are designed to help students meet their English language needs in small, intimate classrooms that facilitate the language and cultural learning experience.;
UCLA
UCLA Summer Sessions
A diverse and welcoming campus, UCLA Summer Session offers over 800 rigorous in person and virtual courses for its high school students. Applicants may choose 1-2 courses from the immense collection provided.
Format
The university offers furnished residence halls and residential suites within easy walking distance of classrooms, libraries, and recreational facilities for summer students who are 17 years of age or older by move-in date. Housing is available for periods of 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 weeks.
UCLA also offers furnished University Apartments near campus. To be eligible for University Apartments, you must be 18 or older by the move-in date.
Short-term stays can be accommodated by the UCLA Hostel.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 26 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Online
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Online
Jun 26 - Aug 18
8 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Aug 18
8 weeks
Online
Jun 26 - Aug 25
9 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Aug 25
9 weeks
Online
Jun 26 - Sep 01
10 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Sep 01
10 weeks
Online
Jul 17 - Aug 04
3 weeks
Residential
Jul 17 - Aug 04
3 weeks
Online
Aug 07 - Aug 25
3 weeks
Residential
Aug 07 - Aug 25
3 weeks
Online
Aug 07 - Sep 15
6 weeks
Residential
Aug 07 - Sep 15
6 weeks
Online
Domestic Student:
Registration Fee: $350
2023 Course Fees: $360 per unit
IEI Fee: $61 (students without a bachelor’s degree only)
Document Fee: $50 (for first-time Summer Sessions students)
International Students:
Registration Fee: $350
2023 Course Fees: $360 per unit
IEI Fee: $61 (students without a bachelor’s degree only)
Document Fee: $50 (for first-time Summer Sessions students)
Service Fee: $500
iStart Fee: $59
Health Insurance: $410
Overview:
The fee for each summer course is calculated based on the unit value the course carries and the per-unit fee rate, which varies by UC student status. In addition to the course fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type including the applicable per-unit fee rate.
Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California.
Financial Aid
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California* high school students for summer study at UCLA. Visit our Summer Scholars webpage for more information.
Additionally, some Precollege Summer Institutes offer departmental scholarships to qualified and selected high school students.
Out-of-State or International High School Students:
*UCLA financial aid is not available to visiting out-of-state high school students.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
Traditional Animation Summer Institute
Make your own animated film and meet Hollywood’s most accomplished professionals at the world-famous UCLA Animation Workshop. The Traditional Animation track teaches students how to write, storyboard, and draw their own animation film. No drawing experience is required, just limitless imagination!;
Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Digital Filmmaking gives high school students from across the country and around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
UCLA
Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Digital Filmmaking gives high school students from across the country and around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.
Format
Due to the intense nature of the Film and Television Summer Institute – Digital Filmmaking and the time commitment involved, living in on-campus housing is mandatory.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 15
3 weeks
Residential
The program fee includes the unit fees for the UCLA coursework offered as part of the program and thus varies by UC student status. In addition to the program fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type.
Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California.
Program Fee - $5,030.00
Registration Fee - $350.00
IEI Fee - $61.00
Document Fee (for first-time Summer Sessions students) - $50.00
Total Estimated Fees: $5,491.00
Financial Aid
Qualified students attending grades 8th – 11th in Spring 2023 in the state of California may be eligible for Summer Scholars Support, a need- and merit-based scholarship offered by the UCLA Summer Sessions Office. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to support enrollment in SCIP/eSCIP, one Summer Course, or a Precollege Summer Institute.
Summer 2023 deadline to apply: March 15.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Pre-College Writing for TV Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen introduces motivated high school students to writing for television in Hollywood.;
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
Summer College Immersion Program
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program provides high school students with an oppourtunity to experience an introduction to college life while studying their chosen course alongside UCLA undergraduates.;
UCLA
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.
Format
Due to the intense nature of the Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography and the time commitment involved, living in on-campus housing is mandatory.
Many of our precollege programs with mandatory housing (only) also feature non-curricular evening and weekend activities, the availability of which is at the sole discretion of the academic department offering the program, and are not operated by UCLA Summer Sessions.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 01
1 week
Residential
Jul 30 - Aug 05
1 week
Residential
Aug 06 - Aug 12
1 week
Residential
The program fee includes the unit fees for the UCLA coursework offered as part of the program and thus varies by UC student status. In addition to the program fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type.
Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California.
Program Fee - $2,638.00
Registration Fee - $350.00
IEI Fee - $61.00
Document Fee (for first-time Summer Sessions students) - $50.00
Total Estimated Fees: $3,099.00
* Fees only apply for certain student types
Financial Aid
Qualified students attending grades 8th – 11th in Spring 2023 in the state of California may be eligible for Summer Scholars Support, a need- and merit-based scholarship offered by the UCLA Summer Sessions Office. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to support enrollment in SCIP/eSCIP, one Summer Course, or a Precollege Summer Institute.
Summer 2023 deadline to apply: March 15.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
UCLA Summer Sessions
A diverse and welcoming campus, UCLA Summer Session offers over 800 rigorous in person and virtual courses for its high school students. Applicants may choose 1-2 courses from the immense collection provided.;
Pre-College Writing for TV Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen introduces motivated high school students to writing for television in Hollywood.;
Summer College Immersion Program
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program provides high school students with an oppourtunity to experience an introduction to college life while studying their chosen course alongside UCLA undergraduates.;
UCLA
Media Parks: The Cinematic and Televisual History of Theme Parks Program
In this three-week intensive program, students will explore theme park history, and the evolution of the relationship between moving image media (film, television, and video games) and theme parks.
Format
Due to the intense nature of the Film and Television Summer Institute – Media Parks: The Cinematic and Televisual History of Theme Parks and the time commitment involved, living in on-campus housing is mandatory.
Many of our precollege programs with mandatory housing (only) also feature non-curricular evening and weekend activities, the availability of which is at the sole discretion of the academic department offering the program, and are not operated by UCLA Summer Sessions.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 15
3 weeks
Residential
The program fee includes the unit fees for the UCLA coursework offered as part of the program and thus varies by UC student status. In addition to the program fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type.
Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California.
Program Fee - $4,400.00
Registration Fee - $350.00
IEI Fee - $61.00
Document Fee (for first-time Summer Sessions students) - $50.00
Total Estimated Fees: $4,861.00
Financial Aid
Qualified students attending grades 8th – 11th in Spring 2023 in the state of California may be eligible for Summer Scholars Support, a need- and merit-based scholarship offered by the UCLA Summer Sessions Office. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to support enrollment in SCIP/eSCIP, one Summer Course, or a Precollege Summer Institute.
Summer 2023 deadline to apply: March 15.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
UCLA Summer Sessions
A diverse and welcoming campus, UCLA Summer Session offers over 800 rigorous in person and virtual courses for its high school students. Applicants may choose 1-2 courses from the immense collection provided.;
Summer ESL Program
Welcome to the UCLA Summer ESL Program! We offer a range of English courses that are designed to help students meet their English language needs in small, intimate classrooms that facilitate the language and cultural learning experience.;
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
UCLA
Traditional Animation Summer Institute
Make your own animated film and meet Hollywood’s most accomplished professionals at the world-famous UCLA Animation Workshop. The Traditional Animation track teaches students how to write, storyboard, and draw their own animation film. No drawing experience is required, just limitless imagination!
Format
Film and Television Summer Institute – Traditional Animation Program will be conducted virtually (online). All meeting times will take place in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), unless otherwise noted on program schedule and syllabus. Participants must log-in to virtual sessions at the times indicated on the program schedule.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Online
The program fee includes the unit fees for the UCLA coursework offered as part of the program and thus varies by UC student status. In addition to the program fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type.
Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California.
Program Fee - $5,380.00
Registration Fee - $350.00
IEI Fee - $61.00
Document Fee (for first-time Summer Sessions students) - $50.00
Total Estimated Fees: $5,841.00
Financial Aid
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California high school students for summer study at UCLA.
Additionally, some Precollege Summer Institutes offer departmental scholarships to qualified and selected high school students.
UCLA is unable to offer financial aid to visiting international students. However, funding options may be available to you from private or governmental agencies in your home country. For information on funding your studies in the United States, please contact your local EducationUSA Office.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Pre-College Writing for TV Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen introduces motivated high school students to writing for television in Hollywood.;
Media Parks: The Cinematic and Televisual History of Theme Parks Program
In this three-week intensive program, students will explore theme park history, and the evolution of the relationship between moving image media (film, television, and video games) and theme parks.;
Pre-College Cinematography Summer Institute
The UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute – Cinematography gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
UCLA
Pre-College Writing for TV Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen introduces motivated high school students to writing for television in Hollywood.
Format
Due to the intense nature of the Film and Television Summer Institute – Writing for TV: Big Ideas for the Small Screen (In-person) and the time commitment involved, living in on-campus housing is mandatory.
Many of our precollege programs with mandatory housing (only) also feature non-curricular evening and weekend activities, the availability of which is at the sole discretion of the academic department offering the program, and are not operated by UCLA Summer Sessions.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 15
3 weeks
Residential
Jul 16 - Aug 05
3 weeks
Residential
The program fee includes the unit fees for the UCLA coursework offered as part of the program and thus varies by UC student status. In addition to the program fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type.
Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California.
Program Fee - $4,440.00
Registration Fee - $350.00
IEI Fee - $61.00
Document Fee (for first-time Summer Sessions students) - $50.00
Total Estimated Fees: $4,901.00
Financial Aid
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California high school students for summer study at UCLA.
Additionally, some Precollege Summer Institutes offer departmental scholarships to qualified and selected high school students.
UCLA is unable to offer financial aid to visiting international students. However, funding options may be available to you from private or governmental agencies in your home country. For information on funding your studies in the United States, please contact your local EducationUSA Office.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Digital Filmmaking gives high school students from across the country and around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world.;
Summer College Immersion Program
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program provides high school students with an oppourtunity to experience an introduction to college life while studying their chosen course alongside UCLA undergraduates.;
UCLA Summer Sessions
A diverse and welcoming campus, UCLA Summer Session offers over 800 rigorous in person and virtual courses for its high school students. Applicants may choose 1-2 courses from the immense collection provided.;
UCLA
Summer ESL Program
Welcome to the UCLA Summer ESL Program! We offer a range of English courses that are designed to help students meet their English language needs in small, intimate classrooms that facilitate the language and cultural learning experience.
Format
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in on campus housing for the full college experience. If you prefer to commute, you can indicate that as a preference on the registration form.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Commuter
Aug 07 - Sep 15
6 weeks
Commuter
Fees, Payment
Unit Fees - $1440
Registration Fee - $350.00
Document Fee - $50.00
IEI Fee - $61.00
Service Fee - $500.00
Health Insurance - $410.00
iStart - $59.00
Please note that the fee calculator is intended solely to help you plan your summer and only provides an estimate of your course or program fees, excluding other costs you may have such as housing cost, living expenses, textbooks, Course Materials fees, or miscellaneous fees that may apply.
Financial Aid
UCLA financial aid is not available to visiting out-of-state high school students.
UCLA is unable to offer financial aid to visiting international students. However, funding options may be available to you from private or governmental agencies in your home country.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Traditional Animation Summer Institute
Make your own animated film and meet Hollywood’s most accomplished professionals at the world-famous UCLA Animation Workshop. The Traditional Animation track teaches students how to write, storyboard, and draw their own animation film. No drawing experience is required, just limitless imagination!;
Summer College Immersion Program
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program provides high school students with an oppourtunity to experience an introduction to college life while studying their chosen course alongside UCLA undergraduates.;
Media Parks: The Cinematic and Televisual History of Theme Parks Program
In this three-week intensive program, students will explore theme park history, and the evolution of the relationship between moving image media (film, television, and video games) and theme parks.;