UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Program

The UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Program offers a Residential Track where students live on campus, take courses, and earn credits. It also offers a Non-Credit Track with an immersive residential learning experience, a Commuter Track for Bay Area high school students to take courses and earn college credits, and a Virtual Track for online courses that earn UC Berkeley credits.

Programs

• Residential Track — Live on campus and be a part of the UC Berkeley student community while taking courses and earning credits.
• Non-Credit Track — Join this short-term, immersive residential track and experience an interactive learning environment while exploring what it means to be a part of the UC Berkeley community.
• Commuter Track — Bay Area high school students in the Commuter Track can earn college credits while taking courses on the UC Berkeley campus.
• Virtual Track — Earn UC Berkeley credits while taking courses online from anywhere in the world.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old

What families say

“The best part was the friends I made and the classes I attended because I felt like an actual college student.” — Rahee, Pre-College Scholar

“The best part of my Berkeley Summer has to be meeting amazing people from different backgrounds around the globe, going on adventures throughout the city, and simply creating fun and hilarious moments that will last forever.” — Helen, Pre-College Scholar

Last updated November 8, 2026.