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Requirements
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Jun 26 — Aug 04
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875 USD
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Key Facts

The fully virtual version of UCLA's Summer College Immersion Program, eSCIP offers students access to an extensive range of UCLA's academic expertise through lectures, seminars, and workshops, as well as UCLA coursework.

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Biology & Medicine
Humanities, Literature, Philosophy
Journalism, Media, Communication
Language
Law, Government, Politics
Leadership
Natural Sciences & Ecology
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Physical Sciences
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Social Sciences
STEM
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Academics

The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP) offers exceptional high school students the opportunity to experience a comprehensive introduction to college life while studying alongside UCLA undergraduates. The fully virtual version of this program, eSCIP, is being offered to students from all over the world as an opportunity to access the best of UCLA from the comfort of their homes.

Designed to emulate the undergraduate experience, eSCIP provides students access to a broad range of UCLA’s academic expertise and resources through lectures, workshops, and seminars, as well as UCLA coursework. eSCIP’s co-curricular components are specifically curated to empower students to gain balance and thrive as they embark on their college journey.

Successful participants will earn college credit, a certificate of completion, and the skills to successfully manage college applications, academics, and university life.

Please visit the eSCIP Bruin Guide for more information.

Format

eSCIP students may choose 1 or 2 Approved eSCIP Courses that are online and do NOT conflict with the program’s mandatory co-curricularss from 3:30-4:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (live streamed via Zoom).

Program Details

eSCIP students may choose 1-2 Approved online Courses in Session A6 that do NOT conflict with the program’s mandatory co-curriculars from 3:30-4:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm the course they are enrolling in is approved, available, and does not have any time conflicts. Some of the courses on this list may currently be full/closed or waitlisted.

Course time, modality, and availability are subject to change. If a course changes from online to in-person or hybrid, it is no longer eligible for enrollment.

Some courses will include mandatory discussions (Dis) or laboratory (Lab) sections. For those courses, you should enroll in the discussion/lab first which automatically enrolls you in the lecture.

If accepted to the program, students will receive more information on the course enrollment process.

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I am a rising senior at a high school in San Francisco. I decided to take the eSummer College Immersion Program because I wanted to learn more about computer science. I took a course called "Introduction to Programming" and I really enjoyed it.

The course was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about programming and he showed us a lot of great projects that we could work on. I also learned a lot about different aspects of programming, such as algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.

Overall, I had a great experience taking the eSummer College Immersion Program. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in learning more about computer science or any other subject.

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I am a rising sophomore at a high school in Los Angeles. I decided to take the eSummer College Immersion Program because I wanted to improve my math skills. I took a course called "Advanced Calculus" and I really enjoyed it.

The course was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about calculus and he gave us a lot of helpful feedback on our homework. I also learned a lot about different calculus concepts, such as limits, derivatives, and integrals.

Overall, I had a great experience taking the eSummer College Immersion Program. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in improving their math skills.

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I am a rising junior at a high school in Chicago. I decided to take the eSummer College Immersion Program because I was interested in learning more about business. I took a course called "Introduction to Business" and I really enjoyed it.

The course was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about business and he showed us a lot of great case studies. I also learned a lot about different aspects of business, such as marketing, finance, and accounting.

Overall, I had a great experience taking the eSummer College Immersion Program. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in learning more about business or any other subject.

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I am a rising senior at a high school in New York City. I decided to take the eSummer College Immersion Program because I wanted to get a head start on my college classes and also because I wanted to experience what it was like to be a college student.

The program was great! I took two courses, Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology. Both courses were very interesting and I learned a lot. The professors were both very knowledgeable and engaging. I also enjoyed meeting other students from all over the world.

Overall, I had a great experience taking the eSummer College Immersion Program. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are looking to get a head start on their college education or who want to experience what it is like to be a college student.

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Eligibility

eSCIP is designed for academically advanced high school students who will soon embark on their journey to college. To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1 - Enrolled in Grades 10-11 as of Spring 2023;
2 - Minimum 3.5 GPA or equivalent (unweighted) at the time of application;
3 - Proof of English proficiency for students who require a visa (see Application Requirements).
Admission to eSCIP is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Application Components
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UCLA Summer Sessions Application for eSCIP:

1 - Unofficial Transcript:
A copy of your full and completed high school transcript is required (9th grade to present). If the original transcript is in a language other than English, an English language translation of the transcript must be provided in addition to a copy of the original transcript. Report cards or enrollment verifications are NOT considered. If you have attended multiple high schools, please combine the transcripts for each school into one PDF file.

2 - Resume of Extracurricular Activities:
Your resume can include extracurricular activities that speak to who you are and what you are passionate about such as school clubs and programs, work experience, leadership roles, awards, and recognitions, etc. Please be sure to provide a description and timeline of each activity and the level of your involvement; do not simply list activities.

3 - Statement of Purpose (~500 words):
The Statement of Purpose is an opportunity to provide the review committee with a snapshot of who you are, why you are applying, and/or how you may benefit from SCIP, responding to ONE of the following prompts:
- Provide a brief summary of your personal, academic, and/or professional goals and how SCIP would help you in your pursuit of said goals; OR
- Tell us how your community, family, and/or culture has shaped you into the person you are today.
The statement should be submitted in a PDF or Word file format.

4 - Proof of English Proficiency:
International students who are attending a high school outside of the U.S. are required to submit proof of English proficiency unless they are citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, or the United Kingdom.
Students who are currently enrolled in a high school where the primary language of instruction is English or who are International Baccalaureates (IB) students, may submit a verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.
All others must submit scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years as proof of English proficiency.

In lieu of an official transcript, homeschooled students must submit two letters of recommendation/character references from non-relatives who can attest in detail as to their academic ability and potential for success in a college-level academic program.

 

Deadline

The Application Deadline of May 1 (5pm PDT) has passed.

We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2023.

Tuition & Aid
Summer College Immersion Program
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875 USD

The total amount assessed is calculated mainly based on how many units you are enrolled in. Below is a summary of fees that may apply:
Registration Fee: $350
eSCIP Program Fee: $875
eSCIP Course Fees: $360 X Total Enrolled Units
Document Fee: $50
IEI Fee: $61

 

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.

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Global Virtual Program
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Requirements
image Unofficial Transcript
image Min GPA Requirement
image Written Answers
image Statement of Purpose
image Resume
image Activities List
image English Test C1-C2
image Online Application From
image Application Fee
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Jun 26 — Aug 04
Price range
875 USD
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Need Help?
Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
Speak with an adviser Learn more in the blog

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