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    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track
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    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track

    by UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars

    A college-credit academic summer program combining undergraduate courses, supervised campus living, and college exploration workshops at UC Berkeley.

    Last verified: 5 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Completed grade 10 or 11; 3.0 GPA

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16+

    Location / Region

    UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States

    Cost

    $15,987; $14,687

    Duration

    6 or 8 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: Bowles Hall or Stern Hall
    Meals: 3 weekday; 2 weekend or holiday meals
    Course load: 2 courses; minimum 5–6 units
    Campus experience: Workshops, activities, and local excursions
    Academic outcome: College credit; requestable Berkeley transcript
    Faculty: UC Berkeley faculty
    Residential supervision: Full-time staff and resident assistant mentors

    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track summary

    Students take undergraduate courses while experiencing university life within a supervised residential community. College exploration workshops, social activities, and excursions complement the academic experience.

    The strongest reason to consider it is the combination of college-level study and a tangible academic record. Course choices require flexibility, because preferred classes are not guaranteed.

    What is Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track?

    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track is UC Berkeley's campus-based introduction to undergraduate study and university living. Students take two lower-division Berkeley Summer Sessions courses alongside Berkeley students and other summer visitors, choosing subjects that match their interests and prerequisites.

    The residential community combines supervised housing with college exploration workshops, activities, and local excursions. Students earn college credit and can request an official transcript, while passing grades qualify for a personal letter of commendation from the Dean of Extended Education.

    Why Succeed highlights Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track

    • Actual lower-division undergraduate courses offer a substantial test of college-level academic expectations.

    • College credit, a requestable transcript, and conditional commendation provide concrete records of academic participation.

    • Full-time residential supervision and a defined meal plan give families clear living arrangements.

    • College exploration workshops connect the campus experience with preparation for future university study.

    Who is Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track for?

    Best for

    Students who want to test undergraduate study, explore a possible major, and experience university living within a supervised community.

    Not ideal if

    You need a guaranteed specialist course or independent living arrangements, or the residential fee would put significant pressure on your family budget.

    Is Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track worth it?

    The program offers strong educational value when the selected courses genuinely match a student's interests and readiness. Undergraduate study, college exploration workshops, and a supervised residential community provide several ways to test whether university life suits them.

    The substantial fee makes course fit and family finances central to the decision. Preferred classes are not guaranteed, and any future transfer of credit depends on the receiving college, so neither should be assumed when assessing value.

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    Cost and what is included

    $15,987; $14,687; includes Tuition and fees for the required courses., Assigned residential housing., Three weekday meals; two weekend and holiday meals., Orientation, excursions, and activities., Basic emergency-use health insurance., On-site support..

    Accommodation

    Bowles Hall or Stern Hall

    Meals

    3 weekday; 2 weekend or holiday meals

    Supervision or safety information

    Residential staff and resident assistant mentors provide full-time supervision. Students must stay inside their assigned building during the daily 10:00 PM–6:00 AM curfew, and permissions govern off-campus travel.

    Provider details

    Review the UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    6 or 8 weeks; UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States.

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    How much preparation does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track need?

    Effort level

    High, with two undergraduate courses and mandatory attendance.

    Best started

    Begin six to eight weeks before a future application deadline, using the February–March application pattern as a planning reference.

    Main challenge

    Coordinating course choices, application documents, family signatures, and international travel requirements.

    Typical preparation

    • Request your transcript and draft both 100-word personal insight responses.

    • Identify eligible courses and backup choices, checking prerequisites and timetable conflicts.

    • Review the budget, refund terms, residential rules, and electronic forms with your parent or guardian.

    • Plan visa documents early; students with existing health conditions should consult their doctor four to six weeks before departure.

    Useful if

    You want a sustained test of academic independence and university expectations.

    What do students do on Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track?

    You study two undergraduate courses while living with other Pre-College Scholars in supervised residence halls. Academic work is combined with orientation, college exploration workshops, and a program of community activities and excursions.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete admissions tasks and submit course preferences for staff review and enrollment.

    2. 2

      Attend the required pre-arrival webinar and on-campus orientation.

    3. 3

      Move into assigned program housing and meet residential staff and fellow participants.

    4. 4

      Attend both selected courses and complete the work required by their syllabi.

    5. 5

      Join college exploration workshops, social activities, and excursions.

    6. 6

      Request your official transcript and receive a commendation letter if you earn passing grades.

    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    17 March 2026

    11:59 PM Pacific Time; historical application-cycle reference.

    Reference date

    Session C — eight weeks

    22 June-14 August 2026

    Two courses; minimum six units.

    Reference date

    Session D — six weeks

    6 July-14 August 2026

    Two courses; minimum five units.

    Reference date

    Applications open

    2 February 2026

    9:00 AM Pacific Time.

    Reference date

    Refund cancellation cutoff

    9 April 2026

    Formal withdrawal through the admissions portal; application fee nonrefundable.

    Reference date

    Session C I-20

    15 May 2026

    Visa-document request cutoff for international participants.

    Reference date

    Session D I-20

    29 May 2026

    Visa-document request cutoff for international participants.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Domestic and international high school students may apply.

    • Complete grade 10 or 11 before classes; continue high school afterward.

    • Maintain a B average or 3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted.

    • Comparable qualitative academic evaluations are accepted for international students.

    • Be at least 16 by 21 June 2026.

    • Graduates aged 16 or 17 during the summer may apply.

    • Live in assigned program housing throughout your stay.

    • Maintain valid health insurance for the entire program.

    • Meet applicable English proficiency requirements.

    • International students must hold the appropriate student visa.

    • Meet selected courses' prerequisites.

    How much does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track cost?

    Program fee

    $15,987; $14,687 — 2026 Session C and Session D residential totals, respectively.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $25 — Nonrefundable; no application fee waiver.
    • Media scholarship: $15,987 — One 2026 Session C award covering tuition and room and board, with experience-documentation duties.

    What's included

    Tuition and fees for the required courses., Assigned residential housing., Three weekday meals; two weekend and holiday meals., Orientation, excursions, and activities., Basic emergency-use health insurance., On-site support.

    How to apply to Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track

    1. 1

      Review the residential track's eligibility, academic policies, fees, and terms with your parent or guardian.

    2. 2

      Create an official application account using your own email and a different parent or guardian email.

    3. 3

      Provide biographical, contact, and emergency contact information.

    4. 4

      Answer both personal insight questions, keeping each response within 100 words.

    5. 5

      Upload a transcript PDF showing your full name and cumulative GPA, plus applicable English proficiency documentation.

    6. 6

      Complete all required electronic forms with both student and parent or guardian signatures and pay the $25 application fee.

    7. 7

      Monitor your email for the admission decision and accept an offer within 48 hours.

    8. 8

      Complete CalNet and CalCentral tasks, submit course requests, and pay program fees within seven calendar days of accepting admission.

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    What does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Undergraduate coursework

    Study two eligible in-person courses numbered 1–99, meeting prerequisites and the selected session's full-time unit requirement.

    College exploration

    Explore university choices and admissions through workshops, with past topics including college fit and what admissions officers look for.

    Academic support

    Use Student Learning Center study groups and tutoring in math, science, statistics, and writing to support coursework.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track?

    A typical day during the program.

    Undergraduate classes

    Attend both courses; Session C requires six units and Session D five.

    Meal plan

    Three meals per weekday and two per weekend day or holiday.

    Residential curfew

    Students must remain inside their assigned residence building.

    Who teaches on Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track?

    Students learn with UC Berkeley faculty alongside Berkeley and visiting summer students. Academic support includes Student Learning Center professional staff, trained undergraduate peer tutors, and graduate student instructors.

    Resident assistant mentors and designated program staff support the residential experience.

    Where do students stay on Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track?

    Residential plan

    • Bowles Hall or Stern Hall: Assigned campus residence halls are within walking distance of the main campus.
    • Included meal plan: Three daily meals on weekdays and two on weekends and holidays.
    • Full-time residential supervision: Residential staff and resident assistant mentors supervise students, with a daily 10:00 PM–6:00 AM curfew.
    • Living and study facilities: Residence amenities include study rooms, Wi-Fi, a game room, laundry facilities, and lounges.

    Rooms are likely shared doubles or triples; random room and roommate assignments cannot be changed or traded.

    What happens after Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Earn college credit through Berkeley Summer Sessions coursework.

    Request an official Berkeley transcript.

    Receive a Dean's letter of commendation for passing grades.

    Explore a possible college major through course selection.

    Prepare for university applications through college exploration workshops.

    Acceptance of transfer credit is always at the receiving institution's discretion.

    Where does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track take place?

    The program takes place at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California, with residence halls within walking distance of the main campus. Students can use campus libraries, computer facilities, and the Recreational Sports Facility, while program excursions introduce parts of the Bay Area.

    Flights and airport transfers are the student's responsibility.

    Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Track FAQs

    Students take two in-person, lower-division courses numbered 1–99. Courses must accept high school students, meet prerequisites, and fit the selected session without timetable conflicts.

    Both sessions require exactly two courses. Session C requires at least six units, while Session D requires at least five units.

    Students live in Bowles Hall or Stern Hall, likely in shared double or triple rooms. The meal plan provides three daily meals on weekdays and two on weekends and holidays.

    Residential staff and resident assistant mentors provide full-time supervision. Students must stay inside their assigned building during the daily 10:00 PM–6:00 AM curfew, and permissions govern off-campus travel.

    Students earn college credit and can request an official Berkeley transcript. Passing grades qualify for a personal letter of commendation from the Dean of Extended Education; transfer credit depends on the receiving institution.

    Parents or guardians must use an email address different from the student's. Both the student and custodial parent or legal guardian must electronically sign the required forms before the application is complete.

    International participants can request a Form I-20 after completing admissions tasks and enrolling in classes. The residential track requires the appropriate student visa, identified in its terms as F-1.

    Enrollment depends on course space, scheduling, eligibility, and academic department decisions. Students should choose backup courses; missing a preferred class does not itself qualify for a refund.

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    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Visa Information | Summer Sessions
    • English Proficiency Requirement (EPR) | Summer Sessions
    • When am I Responsible for the Tuition & Fees for the Residential or Non-Credit Tracks? – Berkeley Summer Sessions Pre-College Scholars Program
    • Is there an Application Fee to the Program? – Berkeley Summer Sessions Pre-College Scholars Program
    • What does the Residential and Non-Credit Track Program Fee Cover/not Cover? – Berkeley Summer Sessions Pre-College Scholars Program
    • Application Management
    • What to Expect During the Residential Track Application Process? – Berkeley Summer Sessions Pre-College Scholars Program
    • Residential Code — Summer 2026
    • 2026 UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Residential Program Terms and Conditions Form
    • Residential Track | Pre-College

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