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High School Students

Get a real taste of college life at a world-renowned university

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An advantage like no other. Get a head start at UCLA.

High school students have many options to get ahead and earn college credit at UCLA.

Summer Courses

Choose from 100+ in person courses in over 30 subject areas and study alongside UCLA students. Get acclimated to the fast pace of the college quarter system.

Summer Online

Take UCLA on the go and earn UCLA credit anywhere. Summer Online is specifically designed and optimized for online course instruction and learning.

Summer Intensives

Immerse yourself in an accelerated learning experience and earn the same amount of UCLA credit in just three weeks.

Summer College Immersion Program

Take 1-2 UCLA courses alongside UCLA undergraduates and receive exclusive access to co-curricular enhancements that foster academic growth and college readiness. You will leave UCLA equipped with the skills necessary to succeed at world-class universities. SCIP into your future at UCLA.

Precollege Summer Institutes

Receive a comprehensive and immersive study of your chosen subject in one to three weeks. Through co-curricular components including hands-on projects and performances, field visits, and guest lectures, you will have an educational experience that goes beyond classroom instruction.

Bruin Ascent Summer Experience (BASE)

A six week online scholarship program for current 10th-11th grade California high school students from economically under-resourced communities. Selected students will enroll in one UCLA summer online course free of charge, be paired with a UCLA undergraduate student mentor, and participate in co-curricular workshops to prepare them for their future endeavors in higher education!
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Scholarship opportunities available for California high school students.

Qualified California students attending grades 9 – 11 as of Spring may be eligible for Summer Scholars Support, a limited number of need and merit based partial and full scholarships offered by the UCLA Summer Sessions Office.

  • UCLA Prestige

    Ranked #1 public university in the U.S. by US News and World Report, UCLA is home to students, faculty, and alumni who are shaping our world for the better, including Nobel laureates, MacArthur fellows, and Olympic medalists. The relentless UCLA appetite for success has become a tradition and legacy.

  • Take Your Academics to the Next Level

    Challenge yourself with UCLA education that is designed to inspire thinking in new ways. No matter what you choose, you’ll develop critical thinking, writing, communication and problem-solving skills that will benefit you as you find your academic path.

  • Join the Bruin Community

    UCLA is so much more than academics. Join our UCLA Bruin Community alongside over 10,000 UCLA students and thousands of high school and college students from all around the world. Our community is founded on the principles of respect, integrity, accountability, excellence, and service.

  • Experience UCLA Campus Life

    Whether you will get to live on campus or not, our welcoming and energetic campus is yours to explore. Study in one of UCLA’s historic libraries, grab a bite at our award-winning dining halls and eateries or unwind with a workout at our sports and recreation facilities. Enjoy all that UCLA has to offer and live the Bruin lifestyle.