UCLA Summer Sessions and Special Programs offers summer programs to motivated high school students who would like to get a jump-start on their college career and gain enrichment in a variety of interesting and challenging subjects. Click here to view a list of the UCLA courses recommended for high school students. UCLA also offers a number of summer institutes for high school students. Click here to learn more!
Why should I choose UCLA Summer Programs for High School Students?
UCLA is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It is located in a safe, residential area in suburban Los Angeles, and it is the most popular of the University of California campuses. UCLA is internationally recognized for its innovative curricula, commitment to community service, and excellence in undergraduate teaching. The UCLA faculty includes Nobel Prize winners and over 300 Fulbright scholars.UCLA students study on a beautiful 419-acre campus, sixty percent of which is open land devoted to lush, green fields, tropical trees, flowers, and plants. The university is situated at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains and nestled between the residential communities of Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Westwood, and Santa Monica--just minutes from spectacular Pacific Ocean beaches.
What different types of programs does UCLA Summer Sessions offer high school students?
Students are able to participate in several different programs offered by UCLA Summer Sessions. Please visit the information for the College Level Program to view regular UCLA courses open to high school students. This program introduces high school students to the college-level academic experience at UCLA.In addition to the normal course format, UCLA Summer Sessions offers intensive, often shorter length, academic programs with the added value of field trips and workshops. Please follow the links below for more information.
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What are the fees for UCLA Summer Sessions courses?
For regular summer course fees, please click here. All High School students are considered Visiting Students. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California high school students. Click here to learn more.
For information on fees for Summer Institutes for high school students, please visit the program specific links above.
How to Reach UCLA
Visit the link below for the most up to date information about getting to UCLA.
High School students may purchase an on-campus parking permit for the summer term or pay for parking on a daily basis. A term permit is generally more cost-effective and convenient if you are participating in one of our multiple-week programs. Daily permits are sold on a space-available basis at information booths located throughout the UCLA campus.
University Policies
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College Level Program
College Level Courses
Institutes
Acting and Performance Institute
Art Institute
Art | Science Lab
Dance-Theater Intensive
Design | Media Arts Institute
Mock Trial Institute
Persian for Persian Speakers
Russian for Russian Speakers
Summer Chamber Music Institute
World Music Institute
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High School Student Guide