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Summer Springboard at UC Berkeley
Overview
A 2-week pre-college residential and commuter program offering college-style courses across STEM, healthcare, business, and law. Students choose one course or combine two for a 4-week experience, with hands-on exposure, college readiness workshops, and personal growth curriculum.
At a glance
Deadline
May 17187 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul2–4 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Berkeley, CA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,298
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Holistic review; minimum 3.0 GPA required
Application requirements
Minimum GPA
3.0 GPA or local equivalent
Entering Grade
9–12 or high school graduates
English Proficiency (International Students)
Telephone interview OR TOEFL 490 (paper)/60 (iBT), Cambridge PET-Distinction/FCE-C, or SAT 450 Reading/Writing
Cost & sessions
Commuter tuition $3,298; residential tuition $5,998. Application fee $99–$199 depending on deadline. $600 deposit required. $250 course supplement mandatory for select programs (Architecture, Biotechnology, Design Thinking & Rapid Prototyping, Emergency Medicine, Fundamentals of Engineering, Nursing, Pediatrics, Pre-Med, Surgery). Optional airport pickup/drop-off available at additional fee. Tuition Protection Plan available for cancellation.
Financial aid
IDEA Scholarship, need-based scholarships, and tuition discounts available; Tuition Protection Plan allows cancellation for any reason until program start
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