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College Level Program

As a counselor I have recommended UCLA Summer Sessions to hundreds of students over the past years and will continue to do so. The coursework, although challenging, has been a largely positive experience for all the kids. Students eager to get a jump-start on their college selection process by earning college credit to enhance their applications finish their classes more excited than ever about college. I believe, without a doubt, that the terrific kids who choose to leave their comfort zones and venture onto the beautiful and safe UCLA campus enjoy their Bruin experience and come away ahead, both socially and academically. --College Counselor

College-Level Program

College-level courses are offered through UCLA Summer Sessions. Summer courses are taught by regular UCLA faculty and distinguished visiting faculty who bring special expertise and different academic perspectives to the campus. In the summer, our diverse student body consists of continuing UCLA students and visiting students from high schools, colleges, and universities all over the world. High school students who take our college-level courses are in the same courses as regular UCLA students.

Orientation: All high school students enrolled in the College-Level Program are welcome to attend the Summer High School Programs Orientation to be held Saturday, June 21, 2008, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Haines 39. For location details, visit the campus map.

Eligibility: The UCLA Summer Sessions College-Level Program is appropriate for academically motivated high school students, enrolled in grades 10-12 in fall 2008, age 15 or older, who wish to get a head start on their college careers. Students should have a GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrate an ability to do college-level work. UCLA Summer Sessions does not require a high school transcript or letter of recommendation.

Housing: If you are 16 years of age or older and taking regular UCLA college courses, you may purchase a housing contract through UCLA Housing after you have enrolled in your courses. You will be housed in a living learning environment with other high school students in college-level courses as well as with university aged students. However, please be advised that this is not a supervised program and you will be treated as a university student.

UCLA Transcript: The college-level coursework completed at UCLA Summer Sessions will yield an official UCLA transcript and become a permanent part of your college record. You must check with your high school counselor if classes taken at UCLA during the summer can be a part of your high school transcript. To order a transcript, please visit the Registrar's Web site for instructions.

Grading Policy: High school students participating in UCLA courses for academic credit will be held to the same academic standards as matriculated University of California students. Students’ grades will appear on an official University of California transcript which becomes a permanent part of their college record.

Registration

1. Consult your high school counselor or UCLA Summer Sessions about appropriate courses. Visit the Schedule of Classes for detailed course information.

2. Go to Enroll and Register and submit the online registration form. You will be charged a one-time $100 nonrefundable processing charge. This fee is necessary to reserve a place for you in the classes you select and to give you access to campus services and recreation facilities. Full payment of all fees is due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2008. If you fail to make full payment, we may drop your courses and place a hold on your records according to University policy.

3. Confirm enrollment by using URSA (see below).

*NOTE: If you have attended UCLA Summer Sessions in the past, you should already have a UCLA identification number. If you no longer have this information, contact UCLA Summer Sessions directly.

Admission to UCLA

Registration in UCLA Summer Sessions does not constitute admission to the University. Students who wish to attend UCLA in regular session must formally apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools, 1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436.

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