Summer Academy

Take the First Step Towards a College Degree

The UCR Summer Academy for Advanced High School Students is a great way to take your first step towards a college degree in a summer school environment. Enroll in a class or two and find out what the college experience is really like. Students overcome any doubts about their college career, receive a grade based on the same standards as full-time UCR students and get full UC course credit.

Over 80% of students in this program earn a grade of "B" or higher in their first UCR course.

Students are encouraged to enroll in a variety of classes throughout their high school careers. The Summer Academy Fellows Program helps to make this simplistic and affordable by rewarding returning students.

The Academy is not a guaranteed admission program, it simply gives students an advantage over their peers when they enroll as full-time college students later. Many participants return each summer throughout their high school career to take classes that fulfill the general education requirements, which can position them beyond Freshman status once they are admitted.

Note: If you are graduating senior, visit Summer Sessions website to apply to take courses starting this summer before starting your frenshman year this fall.

2008 Summer Academy dates:

SESSION I June 23 - July 26

SESSION II July 28 - August 30

SESSION VII June 23 - August 9*

*Only Math courses will be offered in session VII. Other Math courses will be offered in Session I and II as well.

Are you a student, educator, counselor or parent and want to know more about the Summer Academy? Complete and submit the Information Request Form.

Request a 2008 Summer Academy catalog by e-mailing us.

Free Information Meetings

Parents and students can learn about the advantages gained by attending the Summer Academy Program. All meetings will be held at the UCR Extension Center.   The address is 1200 University Avenue Riverside, CA  92507.

April 23 - 6:30-7:30pm or
April 30 - 6:30-7:30pm or
May 7 - 6:30-7:30pm or
May 14 - 6:30-7:30pm

2008 Summer Academy Orientation

Date: June 8, 2008

Time: 2 pm - 4 pm (Arrive early for registration)

Location: UCR Extension Center

Anyone interested in the Summer Academy and those who have already been accepted and registered to take a Summer Session course(s) through the Summer Academy. We encourage parent(s) or guardian(s) to attend witht the students. Please register as early as possible. Seating is limited.

Who can apply to the Summer Academy?

It is open to high school students who:

• Have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (official sealed transcript must be submitted with application)
• Receive an endorsement from a teacher or counselor attesting to your academic abilities to succeed in a college-level course
• If you have a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 and would like to apply for the Summer Academy, contact us for an interview. Your special circumstances may make you a perfect candidate to succeed in this program!

How this Program Works:

The program offers the opportunity for advanced high school students to earn experience and collegiate credit prior to graduating. Running concurrently with the Summer Session, the program has several benefits, including:

• Opening the door for students to enroll in a regular UC course
• Allowing them to receive a grade based on the same standards as a regular UC student
• Receiving full UC credit for their accomplishments, which is transferable to most institutions of higher learning
• Students select a class from a recommended course list taken from the Summer Session course offerings. They attend class along with undergraduate college students and earn course credit on an official UC transcript.

The recommended course list includes classes in the following subjects

• Arts
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Ethnic Studies
• Foreign Languages
• History
• Linguistics
• Math
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Theatre
• and from many other subjects for you to choose from.

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