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Berkeley Summer Experience
The 2019 Application Has Closed
Join us for the 2019 Berkeley Summer Experience.
Berkeley Summer Experience is an intensive application workshop and information session that is intended to introduce prospective students to the UC application and admissions process, as well as the UC Berkeley undergraduate experience. During the program, students will learn how to present a strong application for admission, meet current students and/or alumni, and learn of the many resources and activities offered at one of the world's leading universities. Participants of Berkeley Summer Experience receive support that does not end after the program. Our admissions staff continue to support students through the application cycle to prepare students with their applications.
Goal of the Program
2019 Program
This year, Berkeley Summer Experience will take place on June 21-23 as a residential program on the UC Berkeley campus. The program is free of charge for students who are selected.
*Students must provide their own transportation to the program.
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility criteria for this program are as follows:
For the High School Program
Applicants must:
- attend a high school in California
- have an unweighted GPA of at least a 3.5
- be a senior in high school in fall 2019
For the Community College Session
Applicants must:
- attended a California Community College
- have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- have completed at least 30 semester transferable units by the end of spring prior to session
2019 Timeline
| March 4 | Live webinar for counselors & CBO coordinators |
| April 1-30 | Nomination forms & applications will be accepted |
| Early May | Selection to the program |
| June 21-23 | Program begins |
| September 1-30 | Participant feedback on Personal Insight Questions from admissions staff |
Inquiries
If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at: berkeleysummerexperience@berkeley.edu (link sends e-mail)
Attention Counselors, Teachers, and Community-Based Organization Coordinators:
For more information on nominating a student, please contact: berkeleysummerexperience@berkeley.edu (link sends e-mail)
Please be sure to provide your name, school/program, title, etc.
Students who are nominated by a school counselor or CBO coordinator will receive priority consideration when we select students for the program. Please note that interest in this program usually exceeds capacity and, while we cannot guarantee that every nominated student will receive a space, we will make every effort to select as many students as possible.
PLEASE NOTE: We are asking schools/organizations to please limit your nomination to no more than three students.