Multi-subject pre-college
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series is a 3-week commuter program run by UCLA Summer Sessions. Open to: high school students at least 15 years old by the first day of Summer Sessions.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Not posted
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Not posted
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Commuter
What students do
Students take a three-week UCLA course for college credit in a subject such as economics, engineering design, or political science. The courses add hands-on projects, field visits, and guest lectures, and are offered as commuter or virtual programs.
- Economics
- Engineering design
- Political science
- Mathematics
- Architecture
Key facts
- Run by
- UCLA Summer Sessions
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA (commuter)
- Who can apply
- High school students at least 15 years old by the first day of Summer SessionsMinimum age of 15 by the first day of Summer Sessions with no exceptions; no housing is provided.
- Dates
- Session 1 June 22 to July 10, 2026; Session 2 July 13 to July 31, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- Not posted
- Deadline
- Not posted
How a mentor helps with your UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series application
- Decide whether UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series 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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| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series application deadline?
The program has not posted a deadline. Check the official site.
Who can apply to UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series?
High school students at least 15 years old by the first day of Summer Sessions. Minimum age of 15 by the first day of Summer Sessions with no exceptions; no housing is provided.
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.
