The UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars program provides high school students with a unique opportunity to experience university life and explore academic interests at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. The program offers several tracks, including a Summer Virtual Track, Summer Residential Track, and Summer Commuter Track. Each track is designed to accommodate different needs, whether students prefer online courses, living on campus, or commuting. The curriculum includes various UC Berkeley courses that allow students to earn university credit, along with college exploration workshops and extracurricular activities that enhance the academic experience. The program emphasizes building a community of engaged and diverse students from around the world, facilitating both personal and academic growth. Delivered in multiple formats—online, in-person, and hybrid—the program includes a comprehensive orientation process to acclimate students to university life. Each track has specific requirements, such as the submission of personal insight questions and high school transcripts. For international students, English proficiency documentation may be required. Participants benefit from learning directly from UC Berkeley faculty, gaining valuable insights into university-level academics, and forming connections with peers. The program prepares students for future college experiences, offering a robust foundation in both academic and personal development. You can find over 300 courses offered in all of the following subject areas: African American Studies, American Studies, Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Architecture, Art, History of, Art Practice, Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies, Astronomy, Biology, Buddhist Studies, Business Administration, Undergraduate, CalTeach, Celtic Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cognitive Science, College Writing Programs, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Data Science, Undergraduate, Demography, Design Innovation, Earth and Planetary Science, East Asian Languages & Cultures, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, English as a Second Language, Environmental Design, Environmental Economics and Policy, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, Ethnic Studies, Film & Media, French, Gender and Women’s Studies, Geography, German, Global Studies, Greek, History, Integrative Biology, Italian Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Korean, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Latin, Legal Studies, Letters & Science, Mathematics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Molecular and Cell Biology, Music, Neuroscience, New Media, Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Scandinavian, Slavic Languages & Literatures, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Theater, Dance, & Performance Studies. The course names, descriptions, dates, costs, and instructor details can be found on the Pre-College Summer Sessions website.