UCLA Engineering Design (Precollege Summer Institute)
3-week program with tracks (Go-Karts, Rockets, Rovers, Microcontrollers); earns UCLA credit.
Applications are reviewed and admission to the program is granted on a rolling basis starting February 18th.
Eligible students may register and enroll by completing the following steps.
Access the Registration Form starting February 18 and create an account using your email address.
How to Apply
- Review eligibility and admission information of the program of your choice.
- Have all documents ready to upload before beginning your application.
- Access the Registration Form starting February 18 and create an account using your email address.
- Respond to all required questions on each page and select Summer Precollege Focus Series followed by the appropriate program from the Program Selection drop-do…
- Allow up to three weeks for your application to be reviewed.
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