Non-Credit Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy
2-week program: Live on campus, get an immersive intro to computer science and campus life.
Eligibility Requirements
- I will not have Completed Two Years of High School before the Start of the Program. May I Participate in the Pre-College Program?
- I will Finish 9th Grade by the Beginning of Summer. May I Participate in the Pre-College Scholars Program?
- May I Still Apply Even If I Don't Meet the English Proficiency Requirement?
- I will Still be 15 Years Old (or Younger) by the Start Date of the Program, But I am Very Hardworking and/or I am a Rising Junior/Senior in my Country. Are You Willing to Make an Exception?
- What are the Track's Eligibility Requirements?
- What if my Academic Record Shows no Overall GPA or my Grades are not Calculated?
Academics and Coursework
- How does a Non-credit Track Differ from Other Pre-College Scholars Tracks?
- What Will I Gain from Participating in a Non-credit Pre-College Track at UC Berkeley?
- Where will my Classes Take Place?
- How Do I Contact an Instructor?
- Can I Request a Letter of Recommendation from my Instructor?
- Can You Tell Me about the Academic Rigor of the Program?
Parents and Legal Guardians
- My Student will Still be 15 Years Old (or Younger) by the Start date of the Program, But They are Very Hardworking and/or Managed to Skip a Grade. Are You Willing to Make an Exception?
- My Student will not have Completed Two Years of High School before the Start of the Program. May They Participate in the Pre-College Program?
- Is there an Application Fee to the Program?
Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy
- Do I Need a Computer/Laptop?
- I Have Taken AP Computer Science Principles in High School. Is there any Overlap between AP Computer Science Principles and the Computer Science Summer Academy?
- I Have Prior Experience Coding in Python/Java/C++/etc. Is the Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy for Me?
- What Activities are You Offering in the Summer?
Admissions and Enrollment
- What Should I Know about the Pre-College Scholars Non-Credit Track?
- Can I switch Tracks?
- What if I Skipped Grades in Light of Special Academic or Personal Reasons?
- What if I Switched Schools or Took Time from School for Personal or Health Related-Reasons Causing an Incomplete Academic Record?
- What Steps Should I Take if I am Listing/Relying on a Legal Guardian to Complete my Application to the Program?
- What if my Academic Record Shows no Overall GPA or my Grades are not Calculated?
Program Policies
- What are the Pre-College Scholars Non-Credit Track policy procedures?
- What are the Pre-College Scholars Non-Credit Track's Program Policies?
- What are the Pre-College Scholars Non-Credit Track's Standards of Student Conduct?
- What Are the Pre-College Scholars Non-Credit Track's Residential Space and Guest Policies?
Withdrawing
Services and Resources
- What is the Gender Equity Resource Center?
- What is Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)?
- Can I Have Access to Campus Resources during the Track?
- What Does the Program Offer Beyond the Classroom?
- Can I Get Additional Support or Connect Directly with an Advisor Prior to Applying, during the Application Process or even Beyond?
Orientation and Activities
- What Does the Program Offer Beyond the Classroom?
- Can You Tell me about the Mentorship Program?
- Does the Program Offer Support around College and University Admissions?
- Will I Participate in Programming Opportunities Alongside Students from the Other Pre-College Tracks?
- What Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Programming do You Offer? Is it Optional or Mandatory?
- What will my Orientation Look Like?