“I would definitely recommend

this program because it allowed

me to experience college life at

UCI. In addition, it was helpful

in other areas such as career

choice, undergraduate research,

and interacting with others.”

~ 2015 Summer Scholar2016

Explore your potential and lay the foundation for your future by joining our tradition of academic excellence!

WelcomeThis summer is your opportunity to have an exclusive collegiate experience at the University of California, Irvine, one of the nation’s top research universities and ranked the best young university in America. Through the UCI High School Summer Scholar Program, you will get a glimpse into college life and academia. The program is ideal for commuter students who wish to experience college level courses, be exposed to campus life, and explore the various opportunities and disciplines UCI has to offer. You will participate in the High School Summer Scholar seminar with other local sophomores and juniors, and will enroll in one UCI credit course of your choice. The UCI course is taken alongside current UCI undergraduate students.

The program seminar meets weekly in a cohort setting where you will interact with other students like yourself. The seminar is designed to help you develop strategies on how to manage the particular demands of college. You will learn how research experience can boost your academic career and meet prominent faculty who will share their innovative research. You will also get the opportunity to take part in a college application workshop with UCI admissions. Our under-graduate student mentors also play a hands on role in engaging you during the seminar through various activities.

• well known for it’s faculty who continue to receive a wide array of honors and accolades for their innovative and ground breaking research. Recently, Dr. Gregory Weiss, showed us how to unboil an egg.

• UC Irvine placed first in Sierra magazine’s ranking of the country’s “Coolest Schools” for the second year in a row.

• consistently recognized for its superior academic programs and major research accomplish-ments. UC Irvine is ranked 9th among the nation’s best public universities, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges” ranking of under-graduate programs at leading universities.

UCI is...

The UCI summer advantage...

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Explore new academic interests or expand upon current ones.

Preview college life and all that it has to offer inside the classroom and beyond.

Meet other high-achieving and motivated high school students from local Orange County schools.

• Applicants must be current sophomores and juniors

• Applicants must have an unweighted minimum GPA of 3.0 in college preparatory courses

• All students enroll in the High School Summer Scholar Program Seminar

• Each student selects one UCI Summer Session credit course (Selected from the course list on summer.uci.edu)

Receive an official UCI transcript for completed Summer Session course-work. Plus, a special certificate of completion that will be beneficial to your resume and college applications.

Engage with program mentors who are also current undergraduate students and will support you throughout the program.

Academic Interests

Program Mentors

College Life

New Friends

Who What When

Official UCI Transcript

The UCI summer advantage...

2016 Program Dates: June 20 - July 27

Application period: February 15 - May 27

Priority deadline: April 1

UCI High School Summer Scholar Program

UCI High School Summer Scholar Program Seminar

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SEMINAR MEETINGSCollege learning encompasses more than just the knowledge you acquire from your academic course. Co-curricular learning is a component of your college experience. You will meet in a weekly seminar to learn about university research, student life, and college-level study skills. (Meeting times can be found at summer.uci.edu/programs/highschool).

You will become a member of a peer group in which active classroom participation is a necessary component to positive engagement and success. You will work in both small and large groups, with faculty, staff, and student mentors, and interact with each other to develop connections that will enhance your experience both inside and outside of the classroom. The INSIDE UCI Series, collegiate life workshops, and social activities are designed to give you an understanding of the opportunities, resources, and experiences you will encounter as a college student, and introduce you to other Summer Scholars.

The collegiate life workshops are designed to give you an overview of the opportunities and experiences you will encounter as a college student. Highlights from past summers include: College Application Workshop with the UCI Office of Admissions, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Panel, Self-Care with the UCI Health Education Center, and student groups such as Engineering Student Council, Global Brigades, Jodaiko Drumming Ensemble, MCIA Dance Team, KUCI radio, and Anteater TV.

The INSIDE UCI Series is a key part of UCI Summer Session. Presentations by prominent UCI research faculty will give you a “front row seat” to their diverse academic paths and new research developments at UCI. Research is a valuable piece of an undergraduate education because it helps students develop important skills and shows them ways to overcome complicated challenges. You will have the unique opportunity to ask our faculty about their academic journeys, how they became interested in research, and why they are passionate about their work.

Collegiate Life Workshops

INSIDE UCI

UCI High School Summer Scholar Program Seminar

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Saturday, June 11th Welcome summer Anteaters! Our friendly staff will highlight important policies, dates, and resources which will aid you throughout the summer. Orientation activities will include advantageous introductions to UC Irvine, tips for success, and networking activities hosted by the charismatic directors of UCI Blackstone LaunchPad! Attendance is required in order to participate in the Summer Scholar Program.

Note: Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend along with their student. Details will be sent to enrolled students by email.

This is a mandatory kickoff event for all participants.

Summer Scholar mentors are current UCI under-graduate students and former participants of Summer Session programs who volunteer their time to support you throughout the summer. Their motivation is to give something back by helping the next generation of students. You will gain knowledge and confidence from the mentors’ personal experiences, energy, creativity, and knowledge about UCI and college life. Each mentor completes a formal leadership develop-ment training, which refines their leadership skills and reinforces the traits of positive role modeling. Your Summer Scholar experience will also be guided by the enthusiastic and friendly Summer Session staff.

You will receive a certificate of completion for the program seminar which can be added to the college preparatory section of your college applications.

Your UCI credit course will be posted to an official UCI transcript.

Orientation

Summer Scholar Mentors

Transcripts

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BME 1: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering BME 50A: Cell and Molecular Engineering

BUSINESSECON 13: Global Economy *MGMT 5: Managing in Contemporary Organizations

SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY, AND CRIMINOLOGYPHILOS 1: Introduction to PhilosophyPHILOS 5: Contemporary Moral Problems PP&D 4: Introduction to Urban Studies PSY BEH 9: Introduction to Psychology PSYCH 7A: Introduction to PsychologySOCECOL E8: Introduction to Environmental Analysis and DesignSOCECOL 10: Research Design SOCIOL 1: Introduction to SociologySOCIOL 2: International Sociology SOCIOL 63: Race & Ethnicity WOMN ST 50A: Gender and Feminism in Everyday Life

ENGINEERINGEECS 10: Computational Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering - View Course Prerequisite GuideENGRCEE 20: Introduction to Computational Engineering Problem Solving

ENGLISH, WRITING, CLASSICSCLASSIC 36C: The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Fourth-Century and Hellenistic Greece CLASSIC 45A: The Gods CLASSIC 45B: The Heroes COM LIT 8: Travels in Comparative Literature: Comparative Literature and the Apocalypse ENGLISH 28B: Comic and Tragic Vision

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCEI&C SCI 10: How Computers Work

GLOBAL STUDIES, CULTURES, AND HISTORYANTHRO 2A: Introduction to Sociocultural AnthropologyANTHRO 2B: Introduction to Biological AnthropologyANTHRO 41A: Global Cultures and Society AFAM 40C: African American Studies III CHC/LAT 61: Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies I HISTORY 21A: World: Innovations HISTORY 21B: World: Empires and RevolutionsHISTORY 36C: The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Fourth-Century and Hellenistic Greece HISTORY 40A: Colonial America: New Worlds HISTORY 40C: Modern America: Culture and Power INTL ST 11: Global Cultures and Society INTL ST 13: Global Economy LINGUIS 3: Introduction to Linguistics POL SCI 6A: Introduction to Political Science: Political Analysis POL SCI 6C: Introduction to Political Science: Micropolitics POL SCI 71A: Introduction to Law SOC SCI 70C: Comparing Cultures

MATHEMATICS MATH 2A: Single-Variable Calculus MATH 2B: Single-Variable Calculus MATH 2D: Multivariable CalculusMATH 3A: Introduction to Linear AlgebraMATH 4: Mathematics for EconomistsMATH 6G: Linear Algebra MATH 13: Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

PRE-HEALTH / SCIENCEBIO SCI 10: The Biology of Human DiseasesBIO SCI 37: Brain Dysfunction and RepairCHEM 1A: General Chemistry EARTHSS 1: Introduction to Earth System ScienceEARTHSS 5: The AtmospherePHRMSCI 90: Speaking About Science PUBHLTH 1: Principles of Public Health PUBHLTH 90: Natural Disasters

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSART 20A: Basic Drawing IART 30A: Basic Painting I ART 40: Basic SculptureART 71A: Introduction to Photography DRAMA 15: Performance Now MUSIC 4: Introduction to Opera MUSIC 8: The Beatles and the Sixties

EDUCATIONEDUC 30: 21st Century Literacies EDUC 40: Theories of Development and Learning Applied to Education

Preview of course offerings.* Visit our website summer.uci.edu

*The courses listed in this preview are a sample and are subject to change.

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COURSE SELECTIONUCI Summer Session courses carry university credit which will be recorded to a UCI transcript. Discuss course enrollment options with your guidance counselor prior to enrolling. We recommend students take lower division courses (numbered below 100). Visit our website for a list of recommended courses.

If you are interested in a higher-level course, e-mail us at summer-scholars@uci.edu to request clearance.

Courses are not intended to be taken for high school graduation credits. If you intend to use the course you select toward your high school graduation requirements, please check with your high school guidance counselor prior to enrollment to confirm that the course meets your high school’s graduation requirements.

Academics

MATHEMATICS MATH 2A: Single-Variable Calculus MATH 2B: Single-Variable Calculus MATH 2D: Multivariable CalculusMATH 3A: Introduction to Linear AlgebraMATH 4: Mathematics for EconomistsMATH 6G: Linear Algebra MATH 13: Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

PRE-HEALTH / SCIENCEBIO SCI 10: The Biology of Human DiseasesBIO SCI 37: Brain Dysfunction and RepairCHEM 1A: General Chemistry EARTHSS 1: Introduction to Earth System ScienceEARTHSS 5: The AtmospherePHRMSCI 90: Speaking About Science PUBHLTH 1: Principles of Public Health PUBHLTH 90: Natural Disasters

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSART 20A: Basic Drawing IART 30A: Basic Painting I ART 40: Basic SculptureART 71A: Introduction to Photography DRAMA 15: Performance Now MUSIC 4: Introduction to Opera MUSIC 8: The Beatles and the Sixties

EDUCATIONEDUC 30: 21st Century Literacies EDUC 40: Theories of Development and Learning Applied to Education

Admission to the program is on a rolling basis. Courses are open to UCI undergraduates as well as community members and can fill up quickly, so we encourage you to submit your application by the early application deadline.

The application period will remain open until May 27th.

Early application deadline: April 1st

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FEESThe fee for the 2016 Summer Scholar Program is $1906.*

This includes:• Non-refundable Mandatory Campus Fee $250• UCI credit course (4 units) $1356• Program fee $300

*Fee is based on an estimated $339 per unit fee (most courses are 4 units) plus a $250 non-refundable mandatory campus fee. Additional materials and/or lab fees may apply depending on your chosen course. The $339 per unit fee is based on the current UC tuition. The Summer Session tuition is subject to change by action of the UC Regents at any time for all UC campuses, including UC Irvine.

Note: Special events may be offered for 2016 that carry an associated cost. For such events, attendance will be optional.

ELIGIBILITY• Open to current sophomores and juniors. You must have completed your sophomore or junior year of high school by summer 2016• A minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA in tenth and eleventh grade college preparatory courses

Admission to the UCI Summer Scholar Program is based in part on a short essay, a teacher or counselor recommendation letter, and a transcript of your high school record.

students should have:

• The ability to complete university-level coursework (Because you will enroll in a UCI Summer Session credit course)• The motivation required to complete demanding, accelerated coursework• The maturity to conduct yourself as a responsible university student• Parental or guardian approval if under 18 years of age

Participating in the UC Irvine Summer Session High School Summer Scholar Program does not in itself provide preference in admission to the University of California degree programs. Students interested in applying to UC degree programs should refer to the UC Admissions website or the admissions office of the UC campus they wish to attend for details about the admissions process.

IN ADDITION...

How to Apply Apply starting February 15th

Nondiscrimination Statement: The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State Law and the University’s nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth and medical conditions related thereto, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. This nondiscrimination policy covers student admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. It also covers faculty (Senate and non-Senate) and staff in their employment.

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Join us and become a part of the Anteater family this summer!

Contact UsUC Irvine Summer SessionPO Box 6050Irvine, CA 92616-6050

Email: summer-scholars@uci.eduPhone: +1-949-824-7649Fax: +1-949-824-7477

Web: summer.uci.edu

UCI SUMMER SESSIONPO BOX 6050

IRVINE, CA92616 - 6050

Students should consult with their counselor and discuss the program with their parents/guardians

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Application period begins FEBRUARY 15

Priority application deadline APRIL 1

Information Session at Celebrate UCI APRIL 16

Deadline to apply (applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis until June 6, 2016)

MAY 27

Program begins / Required orientation JUNE 11

First day of instruction* JUNE 20

Program is in progress (students’ schedules will vary) JUNE 20 - JULY 27

No classes / University Holiday JULY 4

Instruction ends JULY 25

Final exams JULY 26 & 27

Program ends JULY 27

Transcripts available AUGUST 4

*Some UCI credit courses may begin on June 20 or 21. Check your course website on UCI EEE.

2016 Important Dates