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UC Berkeley Summer Sessions / Pre-College Scholars
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars — Residential Track
Berkeley, California
UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars — Residential Track
Live on campus and experience independent academic study through two university courses.
UC Berkeley’s residential Pre-College Scholars combines regular summer university courses, academic support and campus living. Students take two eligible lower-division courses, with assignments, assessment and class discussion; course choices require program review.
University summer program
CAMP-CA-019
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
A university-operated academic and residential summer program.
Credit / certificate
An official UC Berkeley transcript can be requested; students with passing grades may receive a commendation letter from the Dean of Extended Education.
Courses & activities
Two university subject courses
Choose eligible courses numbered 1–99 to explore a possible major or a new subject.
Reading, assignments and assessment
Complete college-level work and assessment within the selected courses and receive course grades.
Study skills and tutoring
Use learning-center support such as math, science and statistics study groups or writing tutoring.
College exploration workshops
Explore college choices and university learning through workshops that support educational planning.
Camp features & life
Study alongside university students
Join regular Berkeley summer classes, subject to space, eligibility and prerequisites.
Supervised residential living
Live in assigned housing with program staff and resident mentors; the current curfew is 10 p.m.–6 a.m.
Formal academic record
University credit and a transcript document the study; transfer is determined by the receiving institution.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Students ready for independent university-paced work
- Students seeking broad subject exploration
- Students able to follow residential and attendance rules
Normally requires a B/3.0 overall average. International students need qualifying English proficiency and appropriate student status. Residential participants must use assigned program housing.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
Contact an advisor
6 or 8 weeks; contact an advisor for 2027
Contact an advisor
2027 fees, additional charges and cancellation terms: contact an advisor.
Travel & participation
Courses must be in person; current full-time requirements are at least 6 units for 8 weeks or 5 units for 6 weeks. Contact an advisor for 2027 enrollment and English evidence requirements.
Housing includes meals and supervision. Students must hold valid health insurance; the program’s emergency plan does not replace comprehensive personal coverage.
Cancellation must be submitted through the admissions portal. Fees are nonrefundable after the annual cancellation deadline, including when a preferred class is unavailable. Contact an advisor for 2027 deadlines.
Complete required health and vaccination documentation and manage medication safely. Finalize admission, enrollment and visa documentation before arranging international travel.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications