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COSMOS: UC Irvine
Overview
A 4-week residential summer program where high school students select themed STEM cluster courses taught by UC faculty, including engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and computer science. Participants engage in lectures, labs, hands-on projects, and interact with distinguished faculty speakers.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 688 days
Sessions
Jul4 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Irvine, CA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $4,550
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission; waitlist admissions continue until end of May
Application requirements
Application
Opens January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM; closes February 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
Financial Aid Application (Optional)
Postmark deadline February 7, 2026
Offer Acceptance
By April 8, 2026, 11:59 PM
Tuition Payment
By April 17, 2026
Financial aid
Optional Financial Aid Application available
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