Summer Programs for High School Students at UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Unique Pre-College Career Development Programs at UC Berkeley
Established as the first campus of the University of California system, UC Berkeley is located just across the bay from San Francisco, right in the heart of California. Ranked as the #2 Top Public university in the nation, students participating in the pre-college career focused programs will have the opportunity to take advantage of the start-up energy and corporate powerhouses that are within the Bay Area. A traditional campus within a vibrant, urban setting, students will experience the best of what UC Berkeley has to offer.
Explore career paths when you're not in class or having time with industry leaders and professionals, take in the sights at Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square.
Pre-College Career Focused Courses
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UC BerkeleyCareer Accelerator: Medicine & Health SciencesThis all-day pre-College Career Accelerator helps encourage deep learning and practical application of the technical and personal skills necessary to succeed as a medical professional.Dates + Details![M.E.T. Innovation Academy (M.E.T. ia)]()
UC BerkeleyM.E.T. Innovation Academy (M.E.T. ia)The Berkeley M.E.T. Innovation Academy (M.E.T. ia) is a hands-on summer program for rising high school sophomores and juniors interested in being at the forefront of tech and entrepreneurship. Study at the number #1 public university in the world and learn from top ranked faculty at the Haas School of Business and College of Engineering.Dates + Details
Campus Life
A sample of these activities includes:
- UC Museum of Paleontology
- Arts & Crafts
- Pick-up Sports Games
- Game Nights
- Cookie Decorating
- Foodie Land Night Market
- University of California Botanical Garden
- Tilden Regional Park
- Lake Anza
- Day trip to San Francisco
Academic Site Visit
Each course and campus have academic site visits incorporated to enhance your learning experience. To see which site visits are offered for each course and campus, visit the Career Accelerator page and navigate to the course you're interested in!
View Site Visits from 2022
Dates and Tuition
- Jul 16 - Jul 28 $6,399Career Accelerator: 2 Week SessionResidential ProgramSee Available Courses
- Jul 17 - Jul 27 $3,599Career Accelerator: 2 Week SessionCommuter ProgramSee Available Courses
Pre- College Career Accelerator Programs
Our new Career Accelerator programs combine education and career exploration to give students an unparalleled experience to take a deeper dive into their field of choice. As a participant in this program, you will gain marketable, in-demand skills in some of the world's fast-growing industries through action-based activities and real-world experiences alongside industry leaders and professionals. With a path in Engineering, you'll have maximum time to focus on your future and your success.
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Join the brightest minds in tech this summer
Do you dream of creating the next great tech startup? Want to hone your engineering or business skills? Start your entrepreneurial journey this summer with the Berkeley M.E.T. Innovation Academy (M.E.T.ia). Gain real-world experience solving business and tech challenges at the #1 public university in the world and learn from successful Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. You’ll even create an impressive resume you can use for college applications!
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