UC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions runs pre-college programs that place high school students in university research and coursework. The Research Mentorship Program serves 10th and 11th graders with a minimum 3.80 weighted GPA, while Summer Research Academies admits 9th through 11th graders with a 3.60 weighted GPA minimum to a 4-unit university course in a STEM, humanities or social science track. Students can also take regular UCSB courses through open enrollment.
Offered by University of California, Santa Barbara. Summer Program for high school students in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Humanities
Info checked November 2026.
Applications open December 15, 2026.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Santa Barbara, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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