High-achieving school students have the opportunity to test out a major or pursue a new interest by taking a college class at UC Riverside this summer. Apply early. The program has room for just 150 high school students each year. Students must have a 3.5 GPA or above.

The classes come with an orientation, a campus tour and a lunch time discussion about what it's like to be an undergraduate at UCR.

Summer Academy program participants choose from courses offered in Session 1 (June 20 - July 23, 2016), Session 2 (July 25 - August 27, 2016) and Session 6 (June 20 - August 6, 2016). Course fees range from $723-$876 for a 5-week session, with financial aid available for eligible students.

New this year, Summer Academy will be offering a cohort program for students to take one class and participate in co-curricular programs together during Session 1 (Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm). Students select one course from either Chemistry, Theater, or Psychology.

"We do not recommend taking more than one course if this is your first time participating in the Summer Academy, " said Christine Victorino, assistant vice provost of undergraduate education. "The courses are accelerated and the expectations are high, but offer incredible opportunities to learn about the overall college experience. "

More information is available online here
Email questions to the Summer Academy coordinator at summeracademy@ucr.edu