Pre-College Programs

Pre-College Programs is for high school students ages 14 to 19. The program includes pre-college courses that let students explore academic interests in depth, investigate subjects of curiosity, and prepare for the college admission process. It also includes Academic Connections, where students take academically enriching courses and do research with graduate students, as well as College Credit, which offers transferable college credits through 100% online undergraduate courses.

Programs

• Pre-College Programs — high school students · Pre-college courses provide opportunities to explore academic interests in-depth, investigate subjects of curiosity, and gain preparation for the college admission process.
• Academic Connections — high school students · High school students experience academically enriching courses while conducting research alongside committed and enthusiastic graduate students.
• College Credit — high school students · Discover UC San Diego offers high school students the opportunity to earn transferable college credits through 100% online undergraduate courses.
• Futures - Programs for High Schoolers — high school students · Career pathway programs for high school students to fulfill passions, explore new interests and gain hands-on experience before entering the workforce or applying for college.
• Research Scholars — students · Educational opportunities that allow students to assume the role of researchers, fully immersed in projects that have real-world applications.
• Sally Ride Science Academy — students in grades K–12 · Students in grades K–12 explore fields like space exploration, marine biology, and computer science through hands-on workshops.
• Test Preparation — TK-12 students · High-quality, low-cost test prep courses.
• Tutoring Support Services — TK-12 students · Tutoring program that empowers TK-12 students with strong academic foundations, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love for learning.
• AI Academy — high school students · Flexible, multi-year AI pathways that build real-world skills in Natural Language Processing, robotics, cybersecurity and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old

About the provider

Pre-College Programs also includes Futures - Programs for High Schoolers, which focuses on career pathway programs for high school students to fulfill passions, explore new interests, and gain hands-on experience before entering the workforce or applying for college. Another offering is Research Scholars, where students assume the role of researchers and work on projects with real-world applications. The program also includes AI Academy, with flexible, multi-year AI pathways in Natural Language Processing, robotics, cybersecurity, and more.

Last updated September 24, 2026.