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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.
Credit
Residential
Online, live
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
UCLA’s signature summer offering. Choose from over 800 in person courses that represent UCLA’s academic breadth, ranging from 6-10 weeks. Over 10,000 UCLA students and thousands of visiting students from across the United States and the world take Summer Courses each year.
High school students may choose 1-2 courses from our Approved List.
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.
High school students may enroll in 1-2 approved courses only (10 units max). The links below will direct either to the specific course page or the subject area if there are multiple lectures, modalities (online vs. in-person), or sessions (Session A vs. Session C) offered.
Some courses will include mandatory discussions (Dis) or laboratory (Lab) sections which will be italicized in the list below. For those courses, you must enroll in the discussion/lab first which automatically enrolls you in the lecture; you may verify this on your Study List.
Course availability and modality is subject to change.
I am a rising senior at a high school in Los Angeles. I decided to take a few classes at UCLA Summer Sessions 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.
I took two classes, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry. Both classes 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 at UCLA Summer Sessions. 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.
I am a rising junior at a high school in San Francisco. I decided to take a class at UCLA Summer Sessions because I was interested in learning more about economics. I took a class called "Introduction to Microeconomics" and I really enjoyed it.
The class was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about economics and he gave us a lot of helpful feedback on our essays. I also learned a lot about different economic concepts, such as supply and demand, market failure, and economic growth.
Overall, I had a great experience taking a class at UCLA Summer Sessions. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in learning more about economics or any other subject.
I am a rising sophomore at a high school in Orange County. I decided to take a class at UCLA Summer Sessions because I wanted to improve my math skills. I took a class called "Advanced Algebra" and I really enjoyed it.
The class was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about algebra and he gave us a lot of helpful feedback on our homework. I also learned a lot about different algebraic concepts, such as polynomials, functions, and matrices.
Overall, I had a great experience taking a class at UCLA Summer Sessions. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in improving their math skills.
I am a rising senior at a high school in the Bay Area. I decided to take a class at UCLA Summer Sessions because I wanted to learn more about computer science. I took a class called "Introduction to Programming" and I really enjoyed it.
The class 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 a class at UCLA Summer Sessions. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in learning more about computer science or any other subject.
Course Requisites & Restrictions
Some courses require students to have taken specific courses to enroll. Transcripts or proof of completion of a requisite course is not required for non-UCLA students. Although proof is not required, visiting students should have experience comparable to the listed requisite. Furthermore, a small number of courses may be restricted to specific populations (e.g., UCLA students only). To view whether your desired course has restrictions, visit the Schedule of Classes, search for the course, then click on the symbol underneath the "Info" section.
If you are a high school student, you must be 15 years of age of older by June 26, 2023 to participate in Summer Courses, Summer Online, or Summer Intensives. Additionally, high school students may only enroll in courses on the pre-approved list unless given permission in advance from the UCLA Summer Sessions Office.
Lastly, students wishing to take MATH 1 or MATH 31A must take the Math Diagnostic Exam. For more information, visit the UCLA Mathematics Department website.
Unofficial Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Written Answers
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Activities List
English Test C1-C2
Online Application From
Application Fee
UCLA Summer Sessions Registration Form:
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 - International Students:
*Unit Requirement
In order to achieve full-time student status, international students who will be on campus for the summer must:
Enroll in at least the same number of in-person units as the number of weeks in a session, e.g., minimum 6 units if enrolling in Session A6; online courses are NOT allowed)
*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.
Deadline
The Application Deadline (5pm PDT) has passed.
We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2023.
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.
Unofficial Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Written Answers
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Activities List
English Test C1-C2
Online Application From
Application Fee
Application is closed
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