About
Summer Springboard @ Cal Poly is a two-week summer experience. Residential tuition includes orientation, a full academic program and excursions, guest speakers, college tours, college readiness workshops, lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening activities, and weekend excursions. Commuter tuition includes orientation, a full academic program and excursions, college tours, college readiness workshops, weekday lunch, and a Fun Friday activity; weekend excursions are optional for an additional fee.
Programs
- Summer Springboard @ Cal Poly — Entering 9th-12th grade; must have completed 8th grade by program start
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
- General schedule: Two-week summer experience; check-in is Day 1 at 5 pm and check out is Day 13 by 10 am.
About the provider
Students can earn 3 continuing education units. The program also includes a letter of participation and a certificate of completion. Applications are reviewed holistically, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until courses fill. The program requires completion of 8th grade by the start date and a 3.0 GPA or local equivalent. International students must demonstrate English proficiency by telephone interview or minimum test scores.
Applications are reviewed holistically. Must have completed 8th grade by the program start date and have a 3.0 GPA or local equivalent. International students must demonstrate English proficiency by telephone interview or minimum test scores. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until courses fill.
Last updated October 12, 2026.
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