Commuter Overview
As part of Summer Session, high school students (ages 14-18) can take a summer class at UCSC!
Our in-person commuter program mirrors the undergraduate experience, allowing students to select from a wide variety of courses and mix university study with access to campus resources like the library and fitness center.
Students receive a UCSC ID Card which serves as their Metro bus pass, or they can purchase a parking pass and drive to campus. There is no on-campus housing available to high school students.
All students attending in-person classes at UC Santa Cruz will need to comply with any current COVID-19 health and safety requirements.
In the Summer University, students will:
- Attend and earn a grade in an undergraduate class with current UCSC college students (courses are not created specifically for high school students - in some cases, you might be the only one in the class!)
- Earn academic credit that can transfer to a future college or university (or back to high school)
- Receive 50% off summer tuition
- Gain an understanding of research university culture and academic expectations
- Have access to libraries, labs, fitness center, and everything the campus has to offer
Interested?
Explore the cost, courses, student stories, and FAQs. Follow these steps to get started:
- Review our Student and Parent Checklist
- Submit High School Verification Form and Waivers
- Register. Even if you took summer classes at UC Santa Cruz last year, all visiting students must register annually to enroll in classes
Questions about the High School Summer University? Email: highschoolsummer@ucsc.edu.
