Computer science
Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy
Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy is a 2-week residential program run by UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars. Open to: completed 10th or 11th grade.
- Last cycle's deadline
- March 17, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid
- Who can apply
- Grades 10 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students live on campus for two weeks and work through the Beauty and Joy of Computing curriculum using the Snap visual programming language. Topics include abstraction, algorithms, recursion, and AI basics, and the session ends with a project showcase.
- Computer science
- Programming
- Algorithms
- Artificial intelligence
Key facts
- Run by
- UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars
- Where
- Berkeley, CA (residential)
- Who can apply
- Completed 10th or 11th gradeRequires a B average (3.0 GPA) and age 16 or 17 by June 21, 2026, and students must plan to continue high school in the fall.
- Dates
- June 21 to July 3, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- $5,197 program fee, includes tuition and fees, housing, meals, orientation, excursions and activities, and basic health insurance; $25 application fee
- Deadline
- March 17, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens February 2, 2026.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Application fee
- Parent or financial forms
Two personal insight essays, a high school transcript PDF, signed liability and conduct forms, and a $25 application fee.
How a mentor helps with your Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy application
- Decide whether Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was March 17, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy cost?
$5,197 program fee, includes tuition and fees, housing, meals, orientation, excursions and activities, and basic health insurance; $25 application fee.
Who can apply to Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy?
Completed 10th or 11th grade. Requires a B average (3.0 GPA) and age 16 or 17 by June 21, 2026, and students must plan to continue high school in the fall.
What does the Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Application fee, Parent or financial forms. Two personal insight essays, a high school transcript PDF, signed liability and conduct forms, and a $25 application fee.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
