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University of Michigan & UCLA
Ann Arbor, Michigan and Los Angeles, California
Two Great Campuses, One Amazing Summer
UCLA and the University of Michigan are both perfect settings for a pre-college program. Can’t choose between the two? You don’t have to. With Summer Discovery's incredible combo programs, you can spend half of your summer at sunny UCLA and the other half at spirited Michigan. Compare life on two dynamic campuses and start thinking about where you see yourself in the future.
Deep Traditions and Bright Futures at U-M
Ready to explore the iconic U-M campus while taking courses at America’s “Public Ivy”?
- Live on the hill in Mosher-Jordan Residence Hall and eat at the Hill Dining Center.
- Explore courses in Sport Management, Careers in Medicine, Psychology, and more.
- Discover the midwest this summer. From Cedar Point Amusement Park to comedy shows to Detroit Tigers games.
- Tour the 'Big House' and take advantage of Michigan's Big Ten athletic facilities.
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.
- Live at our home away from home, Hedrick Summit Suites, right next to our modern dining hall.
- Choose from over 40 different courses 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.
2023 Courses & Academics
![Business of Fashion]()
UCLABusiness of FashionAM & PM Course
Learn the fundamentals of fashion and how a garment gets from the runway to your closet.Dates + Details![Coding Academy]()
UCLACoding AcademyAM & PM Course
Develop the basic skills necessary to make it in the world of computer programming through Technology & Coding.Limited SpaceDates + Details![Inc. Magazine Young Entrepreneurs]()
University of MichiganInc. Magazine Young EntrepreneursAM & PM Course
A customized curriculum will train high school students how to be business leaders for the 21st century. Dates + Details![Arena Management]()
University of MichiganArena ManagementPM Course
Students will gain the knowledge of the complex skills and duties required to manage a sports/entertainment arena.Dates + Details
Campus Life
Top 10 Activities
- Explore Chicago, the Windy City on the shores of Lake Michigan.
- Cheer for the Detroit Tigers at a major league baseball game.
- Tour the Big House, America’s largest college football stadium with 109,901 seats.
- Experience Whirly Ball, a combination of basketball and lacrosse played from bumper cars.
- Workout or play a pick-up game at the U Michigan Central Campus Recreation Building.
- Soak up the sun at Santa Monica, Manhattan, or Huntington Beach.
- Ride the rollercoasters at Disneyland or Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- Stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and see the stars.
- Shop glamorous boutiques at Century City, Rodeo Drive, and The Grove.
- Grab some Diddy Riese Cookies and kick back with friends.
2023 Dates & Tuition
- Jul 2 - Aug 4 $12,9995 Weeks Combo Program (2-Week Michigan + 3-Week UCLA)2 Weeks Michigan + 3 Weeks UCLA - no courses July 4th - tuition includes morning and afternoon courses. Additional $329 for flight in between programs.Residential
- Jul 2 - Jul 28 $11,4994 Week Combo (2-Week Michigan + 2 Week UCLA)2 Weeks Michigan + 2 Weeks UCLA- no courses July 4th - tuition includes morning and afternoon courses. Additional $329 for flight in between programs.Residential
- Jun 25 - Jul 28 $12,9995 Weeks Combo Program (3-Week UCLA + 2-Week Michigan) 3 Weeks UCLA + 2 Weeks Michigan - no courses July 4th - tuition includes morning and afternoon courses. Additional $329 for flight in between programs.Residential
- Jul 2 - Jul 28 $11,4994 Week Combo (2-Week UCLA + 2 Week Michigan )2 Weeks UCLA + 2 Weeks Michigan - no courses July 4th - tuition includes morning and afternoon courses. Additional $329 for flight in between programs.Residential
Your Michigan + UCLA Combo Options
UCLA and Michigan 5 Week Combo (Jun 25 - Jul 28):
Would you rather start your summer on the west coast? Try the reverse. Enjoy 3 amazing weeks in Los Angeles at UCLA. Next, stopover in Chicago for the weekend on the way to Michigan. Complete your summer with 2 fun-filled weeks at Michigan and learn the true meaning of GO BLUE!
UCLA and Michigan 4 Week Combo (Jul 2 - Jul 28):
Would you rather start your summer on the west coast? Try the reverse. Enjoy 2 amazing weeks in Los Angeles at UCLA. Next, stopover in Chicago for the weekend on the way to Michigan. Complete your summer with 2 fun-filled weeks at Michigan and learn the true meaning of GO BLUE!
Michigan and UCLA 5 Week Combo (Jul 2 - Aug 4):
Start your summer at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After 2 awesome weeks at Michigan, travel with your friends for a spectacular weekend in Chicago. Then it’s off to the west coast for 3 weeks at UCLA. You’re going to love the California lifestyle.
Michigan and UCLA 4 Week Combo (Jul 2 - Jul 28):
Start your summer at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After 2 awesome weeks at Michigan, travel with your friends for a spectacular weekend in Chicago. Then it’s off to the west coast for 2 weeks at UCLA. You’re going to love the California lifestyle.
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Weekend in Chicago
All students enrolled in a combo program spend a whole weekend exploring Chicago before they make their switch to their second program!
Check out some of the activities planned to maximize all this city has to offer:
- Visit Millennium Park and take that perfect group photo in the reflection of the Bean
- Stroll the Magnificent Mile, Chicago’s premier luxury shopping avenue
- Marvel at the skyline on the 360 Chicago Observation Deck
- Enjoy the rides and fair food on Navy Pier
- See the city from Lake Michigan on a speedboat tour
- What's better than more time with friends during an epic summer? Adding a new city to discover together to the long list of memories!
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\"Summer Discovery is a place where you feel at home and you meet so many people from different places all around the world. You have so much fun while learning new things in the course you take.\"Rama A. ![William K.]()
"I loved the courses here at Summer Discovery. The relationships that I made were some that I would never have been able to make in my own life. I met kids from all around the world and I loved that."William K.![Alexa W.]()
"I have made so many amazing friends, learned so much, and have done so many great activities!"Alexa W. ![Ava R.]()
"I have made the best of friends at Summer Discovery. I now have many new friends all over the country and even all over the world. I also now have some experience in the sport management world, which I want to study in college."Ava R.
