UC Campuses Host Summer Programs for High School Students

Summertime … and the learning is exciting.
Through a broad range of programs offered by UC campuses, high school students can spend part of their summer vacation following their academic passion or taking courses that help them prepare for that demanding first year of college.

Programs vary from campus to campus, with academic development and enrichment courses that give talented high school students a college-level introduction to subjects from mathematics and science to theater and business. Some programs are residential, and others offer daytime sessions. Program costs and admission requirements, as well as content, vary.

Dates and fees for UC summer programs are given if the information was available at press time. Complete details are available from each campus from the contacts listed below.

Berkeley

Cal Experience

For more information: E-mail Marquesa Lawrence, Southern California High School program, or Michele Larkrith, Northern California Outreach.

Cal Experience is a two-day residential program on the Berkeley campus for university-bound students from educationally disadvantaged environments. It is sponsored by UC Berkeley, and there is no cost to participants.

There are two distinct programs: one for high school students, and one for community college students. The goal of both is to enhance participants’ college academic preparation, introduce them to the support services available on a university campus and provide guidance on the college application process as well as on basic transitional issues. Activities include faculty lectures and writing workshops, an introduction to the various academic disciplines and presentations on admissions evaluation. In addition, students can take advantage of a panel of campus housing, financial aid and career services advisers. Current UC Berkeley students and alumni act as mentors to Cal Experience participants. 

High school applicants must have completed at least 30 "a-g" courses by the end of the spring 2007 semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.7. Preference is given to youths who come from low-income families and/or would be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college.

Successful applicants from Southern California will be flown to campus. For Southern California participants, the first session is June 20–21 and the second is June 27–28. For all other applicants, the first session is June 10–11 and the second is June 24–25.

Academic Talent Development (ATDP) Program

For more information: Visit the website or call (510) 642-8308.

The Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) Secondary Division is a selective academic acceleration and enrichment program for highly motivated students in grades 7 through 11. This nonresidential program is administered through the Graduate School of Education.

Students choose from a wealth of stimulating and challenging courses such as Folk Art and Literature; Japanese; History of Biology; Environmental Science; and Imagining the City: Utopia in Literature, Film and Planning. ATDP also offers numerous Advanced Placement courses. Successful completion of an ATDP course can lead to a recommendation for high school credit.

Through the optional Wednesday Explorations program, students can participate in workshops to learn about such topics as darkroom photography or the science of science fiction, or join a field trip to find out about being a dentist, nurse or doctor through a visit to UC San Francisco.

The program runs from June 18–July 27. Course fees range from $420 for 5-unit courses to $620 for 10-unit courses, plus a materials/lab fee. The AP Biology course fee is $800.There is a nonrefundable $30 application fee. Need-based financial aid is available. The application deadline is Feb. 13; late applications are considered on a space-available basis.

ATDP also offers a three-week Elementary Division program for K–6 students.

Young Entrepreneurs at Haas

For more information: Got to the website for an application, or contact Lucas Abbott or call (510) 643-4622

Through the Young Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH) program, participants learn the principles and real-life lessons of entrepreneurship, business and finance, with the help of  Haas School of Business student mentors.

The YEAH Saturday Academy brings more than 80 students to UC Berkeley’s campus for a two-year-long, hands-on program. The academy consists of a rigorous, two-week session in July, followed by alternating Saturday mornings during the fall and spring semesters.

The student teams work with Haas MBA mentors on case studies to assist real companies with current business challenges. Field trips and guest speakers are included to give students in-depth insight into real business practices.

The program is open to eighth-graders who will be entering the ninth grade at the start of the program.

While the business academy is open to all, preference is given to students who come from low-income families, attend public schools and/or would be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college.

The deadline to apply is March 30.

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Davis

Young Scholars Program

For more information: Visit the website or contact J. Richard Pomeroy, Director, Young Scholars Program, School of Education, One Shields Avenue, UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616; (530) 752-8258 (messages); (530) 752-0622 (office).

This summer residential program is designed to expose 40 high-achieving high school sophomores and juniors to the world of original research in the biological, agricultural and environmental sciences.

Students work one-on-one with research faculty in the lab for six weeks. And each student undertakes an individual project and prepares a journal-quality paper and a symposium presentation about the work he or she has done.

Students must have a strong academic background in science, mathematics and language arts, and must have completed a course in high school biology or its equivalent; chemistry is highly recommended. Two years of college-preparatory high school mathematics are also required; Algebra II is desirable.

Applicants must provide two teacher recommendations (one from a science or agriculture teacher), an official transcript and a copy of a graded writing sample from the current school year.

No student may enter the program late or have a part-time job or similar obligation during the program’s duration.

The program runs June 24–Aug. 4. The application deadline is March 31. The cost of the program is $4,500, which includes room and board, 5 units of credit and a fully refundable $100 security deposit (for dormitory facilities, library privileges and sports equipment). Need-based financial aid is available to a limited number of qualified students.

COSMOS

July 8–Aug. 4. See the COSMOS page in this issue.

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Irvine

COSMOS

July 8–Aug. 4. See the COSMOS page in this issue.

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Los Angeles

UCLA offers a variety of exciting and academically challenging summer offerings for high school students. Most of the programs award college credit. Dates vary, but all fall between June 25 and Sept. 14. Space is limited; early enrollment is recommended. Enrollment generally begins March 1, although some programs have already started registration.

College Level Program

In the UCLA Summer Sessions College Level Program,  students who will be entering grades 10–12 in fall 2007 can earn college credit by taking lower-division courses. Students should have a GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrate the ability to do college-level work.

Special Programs and Institutes

For more information: Visit the website or call (310) 825-4101.

The offerings of UCLA’s Summer Sessions and Special Programs are designed for motivated high school students. Most of these activities carry UCLA college credit. They include Acting and Performance, Dance-Theater Intensive, Design and Media Arts, Mock Trial, Music Academy and World Music.

A new offering in 2007 for  high school juniors and seniors is Stem Cell Science. Students earn 5.0 units of college credit and learn about this progressive and controversial field in an intensive three-week program. Space in this program is limited, so interested students should apply as early as possible.

For more information: Visit the website or call (310) 825-4101. 

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Riverside

Minds for Design

For more information: Visit the website or call (951) 827-6379.

The goal of Minds for Design, co-sponsored by the Bourns College of Engineering and the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council, is to engage more girls in the areas of science and technology.

In Minds for Design, girls learn how to build circuits and see how properties of materials influence the design process. Through field trips to engineering firms, lectures by guest speakers and professional mentoring, students have an opportunity to see firsthand what it would be like to work in the field of engineering.

There will be two sessions for students in grades 6–9 and one session for students in grades 10–12. The camps run July22–Aug. 10. The cost of a one-week residence camp is $350; the two-week day camp is $100. Girls can attend one or both camps. The deadline for applications is June 22.

Summer Academy for Advanced High School Students

For more information: Visit the website or call (951) 827-3044 and (951) 827-6074.

The Summer Academy is designed for advanced high school students as a portal to a distinguished academic institution. Although the program does not guarantee admission to the University of California, it offers the student an opportunity to enroll in a class or two, receive a grade based on the same standards as full-time UC Riverside students and receive full UC credit.

Two sessions are available: June 25–July 28 and July 30–Sept. 1. Course fee assistance is available.

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San Diego

Academic Connections

For more information: Visit the website.

Through Academic Connections, students entering grades 10–12 can gain experience with college courses in engineering, marine sciences, political science, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences, anthropology and the arts and humanities. Classes meet five hours a day during each three-week course. Classes are small, with a maximum of 22 students. Academic Connections course are typically designed and instructed by UC San Diego doctoral students.

Most students live on campus in the dorms, while others choose to commute. Both options allow students to participate in activities in the afternoons and early evenings and in weekend activities including sports, arts and crafts, music, dances and talent shows.

The 2007 program will take place July 8–28. Tuition for Academic Connections is $3,250 for the residential program and $2,450 for the nonresidential program.

Applications may be accepted up to just prior to the program start date, based on availability. Both the residential halls and the courses fill up quickly; early applications are preferred.

COSMOS

July 8–Aug. 4. See the COSMOS page in this issue.

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Santa Barbara

All programs run June 24–Aug. 4.

For more information: see the Pre-College Program website, call the program office at (805) 893-2377 or e-mail

Early Start Program

In this six-week residential program, students can begin their college experience while still in high school. Students enroll in two college-credit courses, choosing from more than 100 courses in 40 academic departments. Early Start offers academic advising and tutoring as well as educational, social and recreational activities.

The Early Start Program is open to high school students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years with a GPA of 3.3 or higher in UC "a-g" courses. Spaces are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition is expected to be $6,199. A small number of need-based scholarships are available. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is April 16. The application deadline is May 31.

Global Warming: Environmental Mock Summit Program

The Environmental Mock Summit Program’s two courses are designed to teach the scientific principles affecting the global environment.

In one class, students will explore global environmental issues, including the present and projected effect of greenhouse gas emissions on regional and global climate changes.

In a second class, culminating in a mock summit, students will negotiate an environmental agreement that builds upon the needs and circumstances of different countries affected by global warming.

The Environmental Mock Summit Program is open to high school students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years by summer with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in UC "a-g" courses. Spaces are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition is expected to be $6,598.

Research Mentorship Program

For more information: Contact Dr. Miriam Polne-Fuller at (805) 893-8950.

The Research Mentorship Program offers hands-on research experiences for highly motivated high school students. Students partner with research mentors and faculty advisers to conduct lab and field research in areas including the arts and the physical, life and social sciences.

Topics may include anthropology, art history, astronomy, biology, communications, computers, computer arts, computer music, economics, engineering, geography, geology, history, mathematics, museum arts, physics, psychology, religious studies and sociology.

In this program, participants enroll in two interdisciplinary studies courses, learning to write a research paper and topresent their findings at a final formal symposium. Additional activities include field trips and guest lectures.

The Research Mentorship Program is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. On occasion, mature and academically strong ninth-graders have qualified. All applicants must have completed at least 12 units of "a-g" courses with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Tuition is expected to be $6,598. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is April 16. The application deadline for the program is May 31.

Academic & Enrichment Program

In the Academic & Enrichment Program, students enroll in one UCSB academic course and one skills-based enrichment course. They can supplement their academic course with non-credit courses designed to provide additional support in academic and personal growth.

Students may enroll in a college-credit course linked to an enrichment course that incorporates the knowledge learned in the classroom with more practical and applied information. Students may enroll in any combination of credit and non-credit courses, but some popular college- credit courses have been linked to complementary, non-credit enrichment courses. The program is open to high school students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years by summer with a GPA of 3.15 or higher in UC "a-g" courses. Spaces are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition is expected to be $6,199. The application deadline is May 31.

Enrichment Program (Non-Credit)

In the non-credit Enrichment Program, students take courses chosen from a wide variety of subjects intended for personal growth. The Enrichment Program is open to high school students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years by summer with a GPA of 2.75 or higher in UC "a-g" courses. A personal statement is required for enrollment. Spaces are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition is expected to be $6,199. The application deadline is May 31.

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Santa Cruz

COSMOS

July 8 –Aug. 4. See the COSMOS page in this issue.

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