Summer Program Finder
UCSD Summer offers a variety of programs for all age groups whether you are a parent looking for a non-credit camp for your children or an undergraduate student in need of a credit bearing program. Summer programs include a wide range of experiences including elementary through high school as well as university and beyond. You can utilize the Summer Program Finder tool to search for the right program for you.
NOTE: Some programs have been cancelled or put on hold for summer 2022. Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, information is always subject to change. We will attempt to keep information up to date as it becomes available.
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High School
Academic
Academic ConnectionsAcademic Connections is an advantageous
programs that provides college-level academics, residential and extracurricular activities; exposure and access to state-of-the-art courses, technology, and facilities. -
High School
Science
BioChemCoreBioChemCoRe is an intensive, research-centered summer program for high school and undergraduate students interested in molecular modeling and computational chemistry.
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Graduate
Academic
Competitive Edge Fellowship ProgramCompetitive Edge Fellowship Program is an eight-week summer transition program for incoming graduate students that allows them to begin research prior to starting their graduate program.
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High School
Technology
COSMOS UCSDCOSMOS provides students with an opportunity to work side-by-side with outstanding university faculty/researchers, covering topics extending beyond the typical high school curriculum.
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Undergraduate, Graduate, and ProfessionalEnglish Language Institute
English Language Institute provides 4-week long programs that vary from general English classes to rigorous academic preparation, and English for specific purposes, like Business, Law, and Medicine.
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GraduateEnglish Language Institute University Preparation Academy
The University Preparation Academy (UPA) focuses on preparing you to enter a master’s degree program at a highly selective and competitive American university.
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High SchoolENLACE
ENLACE bi-national summer research program aims to encourage the participation of high school students, college students, and researchers/teachers, in research in the sciences and engineering, while promoting cross-border friendships.
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Graduate
Academic
Future Leaders Summer ProgramThis program at UC San Diego is designed for high school students to develop problem-solving and diplomacy skills in global affairs, especially as they pertain to the roles of China, the U.S., Pacific
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Graduate
Academic
GLI ESL Summer ProgramGLI offers full-time English as a Second Language (ESL) courses during the summer designed to improve academic and professional communication skills intended for fellows enrolling in intensive graduate study and research at the School.
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High SchoolJackuelyn Harris High School Summer Training in Aging Research (HS STAR)
The program is designed to provide exceptional underrepresented junior and senior level high school students from San Diego with a chance to learn and practice the daily activities involved in aging research alongside a faculty member.
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Elementary, Middle, and High SchoolKnock Around and Summer Specialty Camps
Knock Around and Summer Specialty Camps are a variety of camps that focus on sports,
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High SchoolStartR Teen
StartR Teen (formerly, Launch Pad) introduces high school students to entrepreneurial thinking by utilizing the resources of the Rady School of Management, UC San Diego, and the startup community.
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Incoming UCSD TransferMoores Cancer Center's Summer Science Enrichment Program
A Summer Science Enrichment Education Program for newly admitted students who will be basic, behavioral, or other science majors at UC San Diego.
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Incoming UCSD FreshmenUC San Diego Summer Bridge Program
UC San Diego Summer bridge is a year-long transition program that begins with a 6-week remote component (Sunday, August 1 - Saturday, September 11), and continues throughout the academic year, ending in June of the following year.
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High SchoolReproductive and Oncofertility Science Academy (ROSA)
Open Menu The Reproductive and Oncofertility Science Academy at UC San Diego (ROSA) is a hands-on educational program that inspires 11th and 12th-grade girls to become the next generation of scientists and physicians.
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High SchoolResearch Experience for High School Students (REHS)
The program is an opportunity for motivated high school students to work with a UC San Diego mentor. Students may choose from a variety of individual project opportunities to learn more about
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UndergraduateResearch Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Biomaterials
The program
is design to train undergraduates in basic research through challenging biomaterial-related engineering projects performed with research mentors from engineering departments acrossJSOE . -
Elementary, Middle, and High SchoolSally Ride Science Junior Academy
The Academy offers science, technology, engineering, arts
and math (STEAM) workshops for students, in which they assume the roles of space explorers, ocean engineers, computer scientists, and more as they take part in hands-on projects. -
High School
Science
School of Medicine Optimus High School Cancer Research InternshipThe Outreach Program To Inspire Minority and Underrepresented Students (OPTIMUS) is an educational 6-week cancer research internship for high school students at UC San Diego's Moores Cancer Center.
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High School
Technology
Science and Innovation Summer Camp (Program is in SPANISH)Summer Camp is designed to underscore the importance of STEM. It hosts students from countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the U.S. Students receive classroom and field instruction.
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UndergraduateScripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
This program seeks to increase the diversity of students successfully prepared to pursue Earth and Ocean Sciences career pathways.
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Elementary, Middle, and High SchoolSDSC StudentTECH
SDSC StudentTECH offers 30 workshops that range from various technology topics such as robotics, prototyping, animation creation, programming, android app development, and earth science.
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Incoming UCSD FreshmenSPIS (Summer Program for Incoming Students)
SPIS is for admitted CSE majors and students
interested in pursuing CSE as a career option. The program provides an excellent student experience with individual meetings with faculty, tutoring, collaborations with fellow and individual advising. -
Incoming UCSD TransferPATH Summer Academy
A 5-week residential program that provides academic transition designed for transfer students from San Diego Community College Districts (SDCCD) to UC San Diego.
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Incoming UCSD FreshmenSummer Engineering Institute
Get a jump start on your academic career at UC San Diego's 5-week, residential Summer Engineering Institute (SEI), and earn six credits towards your engineering degree.
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ProfessionalSummer Institutes on Scientific Teaching
The Summer Institutes (SI) on Scientific Teaching empower university instructors from all disciplines to transform education through evidence-based teaching practices.
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UndergraduateSummer Program for Women in Philosophy
SPWP is a ten-day program for undergraduate women who are interested in pursuing graduate study in philosophy. SPWP is hosted by the UC San Diego Philosophy Department, and features philosophy seminar courses.
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UndergraduateSummer Research Program (Undergraduate Research)
The Summer Research Program (SRP) offers full-time research experience to students who are interested in preparing for careers in research. As research assistants, students work on their respective faculty mentor's project for at least 30 hours/week.
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High School, Undergraduate, and GraduateRIMSE - Summer School for Silicon Nanotechnology (SSSiN)
RIMSE - Summer School for Silicon Nanotechnology (SSSiN) is an intensive, six-week workshop on the synthesis, properties, and applications of porous silicon-based nanomaterials which ends with participants doing an independent research project.
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High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, ProfessionalSummer Session
UC San Diego Summer Session offers a variety
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Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Academic
Summer Training Academy for Research Success (STARS)STARS offers students a
rigorous research opportunity with UC San Diegofaculty , a variety of workshops, and social, educational, and cultural activities. -
Incoming UCSD Transfer
Academic
Trio SSSP Summer ExperienceThe program's goal is to create a home-based environment where supportive learning takes place, using a holistic approach focusing on a student's academic, cultural, and social experience at UC San Diego.
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UndergraduateUC Leads
UC Leads helps undergraduates who have the potential for leadership as grad students/future leaders committed to addressing the educational and economic factors leading to underrepresentation of domestic minorities in STEM fields.
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Elementary, Middle, and High School
Recreation
UC San Diego Baseball CampsUC San Diego Baseball Camps provides a camp that is both instructional and informational in a great learning atmosphere.
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High SchoolUC San Diego Health - HS Health Academy
UC San Diego Health - HS Health Academy provides outreach to local high school students from underserved communities. Students participate in tours, internships, and in-class speakers events.
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High SchoolUC San Diego Men's Basketball Camps
UC San Diego Men's Basketball Camps provide fun and educational instruction at various camps.
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High SchoolUC San Diego Men's Soccer Camps
UC San Diego Men's Soccer Camp provides residential (overnight) camps, day camps, youth clinics
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High SchoolUC San Diego Rowing Camp
UC San Diego Rowing Camp is open to 13 -
18 year olds to advance their skill level by learning new techniques and skills by UCSD staff. -
Middle and High SchoolUC San Diego Swimming and Diving Camps
UC San Diego Swimming and Diving Camps are clinics designed to help individuals to improve their abilities through a variety of methods both on and off
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High School
Recreation
UC San Diego Women's Basketball CampsUC San Diego Women’s Basketball Camps are for varsity high school students who want to improve their athletic skills through a
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Middle and High School
Recreation
UC San Diego Women's Volleyball CampsUC San Diego Women’s Volleyball Camps are for high school students who want to improve their athletic skills through different drills and competitions.
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High SchoolUpward Bound
Upward Bound provides academic support to local high school students as they prepare for higher education.
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High School
Math
Upward Bound Math ScienceThe Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of local high school students.
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Elementary, Middle, and High School
Humanities
Young Writers' Camp (YWC)The Young Writers' Camp inspires students to explore creative thinking and writing in a small group setting.