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High School Summer Opportunities

Our high school programs welcome students locally and globally to enroll in an actual UC Santa Cruz undergraduate university course. Students gain experience with the excitement and challenge of college-level academics while earning credits they can transfer to a future college or back to high school. Join our mailing list to be reminded of upcoming dates and deadlines.

Choose your path to summer classes at UC Santa Cruz:

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Experience campus life! 

Benefits include:

  • 50% off summer tuition (exclusive to high school students)
  • Choose in-person classes from Biology to Environmental Studies to Music
  • Mix university study with access to campus resources like the library and fitness center
  • Gain academic credits that transfer to a future college or university

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Earn UC credits from anywhere! 

Benefits include:

  • 50% off summer tuition (exclusive to high school students)
  • Ability to earn transferrable UC credit from anywhere. 
  • Online courses include everything from Intro to Drawing to Podcasting to STEM Essentials
  • All you need is a computer and a reliable internet connection for the duration of the course

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