Students earn college credit and receive an official UC Berkeley transcript, strengthening their college applications and providing a genuine taste of university rigor.
The UC Berkeley Summer Sessions - Pre-College Scholars program offers high school students an immersive university experience, allowing them to enroll in undergraduate courses for credit. Participants gain valuable academic exposure across diverse disciplines, including mathematics and data science. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing students for future academic pursuits. Beyond coursework, students engage in college exploration workshops, interactive social activities, and local excursions, fostering a well-rounded pre-college experience. The program aims to build an engaged and inclusive community, providing support from dedicated staff and opportunities to connect with UC Berkeley faculty and students.
For residential students, a typical day involves attending two lower-division UC Berkeley courses, participating in extracurricular activities and workshops, and adhering to a 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew in the residence halls.
This program is ideal for rising high school juniors and seniors (ages 16-17) with a B average (3.0 GPA) who want to experience university-level academics and campus life at UC Berkeley.
UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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