Admission
High School Summer Scholar Program

Eligibility

Enrollment is competitive, and all students must complete the High School Summer Scholar Program application form and:

• Have completed their sophomore year of high school by summer 2013.
• Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher in college preparatory classes.
• Submit a short essay (500 words maximum) describing why you want to join the program and why you are qualified to be a UCI High School Summer Scholar.
• Submit one teacher or counselor recommendation.
• Submit a transcript of your high school record.

In addition, students should have:

• The ability to complete university-level coursework.
• The motivation required to complete demanding, accelerated coursework.
• The maturity to conduct themselves as responsible university students.
• Parental or guardian approval if under 18 years of age.

Questions about eligibility or how to apply? Contact us.

UC Irvine Summer Session
PO Box 6050
Irvine, CA 92616-6050
summer-scholars@uci.edu
(949) 824-7649 tel
(949) 824-7477 fax

Are you an international high school student?
Learn about the International High School Summer Scholar Program.

How to Apply

You are eligible to apply for the UCI High School Summer Scholar Program if you have completed your sophomore year of high school by summer 2013 and have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher in college preparatory classes.

Strong preference will be given for applications submitted before April 1st, however the application period will remain open until May 31st.

Apply now following these five steps:

1. Download, print, and complete the appropriate High School Summer Scholar Program application.
• U.S. high school student application
• International high school student requiring an F-1 visa for study should click here for the application and application deadlines for international high school students.
2. Include your essay, teacher or counselor recommendation, and a transcript of your high school record.
3. Submit the application materials to UCI Summer Session by May 31, 2013.
   
   Mail:
   High School Summer Scholars Program
   UCI Summer Session
   P.O. Box 6050
   Irvine, CA 92616-6050
   
   In person:
   UCI Summer Session
   University Extension, Building A (Building #231 on the campus map)
   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
4. You will be notified by UCI regarding your acceptance within approximately two weeks.
5. After receiving an acceptance notification, you must submit your official intent to participate in the program along with payment for your tuition and the non-refundable mandatory campus fee of $250. Please do not send payment with your Summer Scholar application.