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UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars: Summer Program
Overview
A competitive residential summer program for high school students who have completed 10th or 11th grade. Participants enroll in 2 lower-division UC Berkeley undergraduate courses, earn official college credit, and live on campus with full support services including orientation, college exploration workshops, and extracurricular activities.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 17126 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul6–8 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Berkeley, CA
Cost
$7,000+from $14,687
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Competitive; rolling admissions; applications reviewed on rolling basis
Application requirements
Grade Completed
10th or 11th grade
Age
Must be 16 years old by June 21, 2026
GPA
Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted)
Housing
Must live in mandatory on-campus housing
English Proficiency
International students must meet English language proficiency requirements
Health Insurance
International students must maintain health insurance; all students auto-enrolled in secondary/emergency plan
Vaccinations
MMR and Varicella vaccines required before arrival
Class Attendance
Mandatory; medical notes required for illness-related absences
Cost & sessions
Session C (8 weeks): $15,987; Session D (6 weeks): $14,687. Includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, orientation, excursions, activities, basic health insurance, and on-site support. One full-ride media scholarship worth $15,987 available (application deadline February 23, 2026).
Financial aid
One media scholarship worth $15,987 covering full tuition and room & board for Session C available to domestic and international students.
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