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UCLA Summer Sessions: Computer Science Summer Institute – GEN AI Track
Overview
An intensive three-week summer program for advanced high school students focusing on generative AI, machine learning, and large language models. Students learn neural networks, natural language processing, and multimodal generation through lectures and group discussions, with the option to earn 4 units of UCLA college credit.
At a glance
Deadline
Jul 6236 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,150
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions with decisions within 2 weeks of submission; capacity-limited with waitlist.
Application requirements
Minimum Age
15 years old by June 22, 2026
GPA Minimum
3.5
Recommended Math Prerequisites
AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB
Recommended Programming Prerequisite
Python programming
Recommended Coursework
Track 2 – Intro to AI (or previously called Data Science track)
Application Materials
Full application and high school transcript
Cost & sessions
Certificate of Completion: $3,150 domestic ($3,000 program fee + $150 registration fee); $3,150 + health insurance for international. Course Credit: $3,821 domestic ($1,680 program fee + $2,141 BruinBill fee); $4,846 international plus additional fees for health insurance and visa processing.
Financial aid
Scholarship page available at https://cssi.cs.ucla.edu/scholarship; specific scholarship details not provided on program page.
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