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UCLA Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP)

Leadership
Science

UCLA Summer Sessions

Los Angeles, CA

The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP) is a prestigious summer program that allows exceptional high school students to study alongside UCLA undergraduates while earning real college credit. Students choose from multiple program tracks, including the standard SCIP, SCIP+ which emphasizes research skills development, and eSCIP, a virtual option open to students worldwide. Through lectures, workshops, seminars, and coursework, participants gain access to UCLA's world-class academic resources and experience authentic college life firsthand. SCIP is one of the most immersive and academically rigorous summer opportunities available to high school students.

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Skills You'll Build

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Time Management

Prioritizing tasks and using time effectively to meet deadlines and goals.

Research Methods

Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.

Adaptability

Adjusting quickly and effectively when plans or circumstances change.

Related Careers

University Professor

Students experience college-level academics and research skills alongside UCLA educators, preparing them for academic careers.

Teacher

The program develops academic skills and college preparation experience that inform teaching and mentoring of future students.

Education Administrator

Students gain insights into university structure, academic resources, and college life management relevant to educational leadership.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
9th - 12th
Format
Hybrid
Competitiveness
Selective
Best For
College-bound high school students

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