The UCSB and UCLA 6 Week Combo is the best of both worlds. Start your summer at UC Santa Barbara in Goleta, California. After 3 awesome weeks by the beach, travel with your friends up to the spectacular city of Los Angeles. Here you will stay for 3 weeks at UCLA. You’re going to love the California lifestyle.

This program will not be offered in summer 2021 to limit students traveling between campuses. We look forward to offering this program in summer 2022!

Two Great Campuses, One Unforgettable Summer

Bright Skies and Bright Minds at UCSB

Ready to explore the beautiful beaches and scenic mountains of Santa Barbara while taking academically intensive classes in your favorite subjects? Try our California combo!

Live beachfront at Santa Cruz Residence Hall and eat at De La Guerra Dining Commons.
Explore your interests. Marine Science. Engineering. Medicine, and more.
Take in the sun this summer. Ocean sports, hiking, and shopping all in your backyard.
Bike all over campus, including to the Rec Center where you can take advantage of their state-of-the-art facilities.

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Sun, Sand, and Academics at UCLA

Just minutes from the beach in the heart of Los Angeles, this pre-college program offers high school and middle school students the chance to attend America’s top public university while exploring the world’s entertainment capital. For more than 35 years, we’ve partnered with UCLA to bring one-of-a-kind programs and activities to our students.

Live at our home away from home, Hedrick Summit Suites, right next to our modern dining hall.
Choose from over 40 different classes in a wide range of subjects.
Spend your summer discovering everything LA has to offer.
Experience world-class facilities like the the Wooden Center, just one of the amazing Pac-12 athletic facilities at UCLA.

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Courses & Academies for 2021

See All UC Santa Barbara & UCLA Combo Courses

Top 10 Past Activities

Soak up the sun at Santa Monica, Manhattan, or Huntington Beach
Stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and see the stars
Shop glamorous boutiques at Century City, Rodeo Drive, and The Grove
Tour Universal Studios, the world’s largest TV and movie studio
Grab some Diddy Riese Cookies and kick back with friends
Explore the charm of Southern California by going on hikes, snorkeling, or surfing
Bike along the Waterfront, grab a bite to eat or join a game of beach volleyball
Get into the water and try a new ocean sport like paddle boarding
Shop at hundreds of designer stores at the Camarillo Factory Outlets
Show off your talent at the Summer Discovery “Talent and Award Show”

Students participate in many but not all activities listed. All on-campus activities are subject to change based on current safety protocols.

Testimonials

"This program was a really wonderful experience for me to learn as well as make amazing friends that have impacted me so much. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to be more outgoing and network with new people." Sasha X.2018 Alumni
"This program really helped to bridge the gap between high school and college. I feel much more at ease going into college because now I have had experience staying on a campus and living life as if I were taking college courses."Sammi R. 2018 Alumni
"I loved Summer Discovery. It was an amazing experience that truly helped me prepare for college life."Hannah K. 2019 Alumni
"Summer Discovery made my summer a memorable experience that I would recommend to anyone! I got to network with my peers while trying new, exciting activities that I never thought I would do!"Sandhya M.2019 Alumni

Program Details

Not Running in Summer 2021

Living: At UCSB, live beachfront at Santa Cruz Residence Hall. At UCLA, our home at UCLA is Hedrick Summit Suites, right next to our modern dining hall.

Dining: At UCSB, eat at De La Guerra Dining Commons. At UCLA, dine in the modern Rieber or Rendezvous Dining Halls.

Tuition includes: Academics, housing, meals and activities as described in each campus section.

Not included: Application fee, $95 student ID/Technology fee, airfare from/to home city, airport transfers, $125 bus transfer between programs, course supplements, etc., as described in each individual campus' section.

All on-campus program details are subject to change based on current Summer Discovery and university safety protocols.

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