Session A application deadline
12 June 2026
In-person Program
Engineering Design: Internet of Things Summer Precollege Focus Series
Explore sensors and machine learning through practical engineering projects, then design an original IoT system and present your results.
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Engineering Design at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; GPA 3.2+
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UCLA campus, Los Angeles, United States
Cost
$2,273
Duration
3 weeks
Format
In-person
Latest deadline
3 July 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Accommodation: Independent housing for eligible ages 17+
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Campus experience: IoT labs, coding and workshops
Credit / Outcome: 2 UCLA units; letter grade
Instructor: Hooman Darabi, UCLA Teaching Professor
Equipment provided: IoT kit and connection accessories
Engineering Design summary
UCLA connects machine learning with physical sensors through practical IoT engineering. Students move between lectures, coding, workshops and lab experiments.
The central task is an original IoT system, supported by a report, video and live presentation. Students also keep their IoT platform for further experimentation.
This is a useful option for students who want to test whether they enjoy combining software, electronics and engineering design.
What is Engineering Design: Internet of Things Summer Precollege Focus Series?
UCLA Summer Sessions offers this engineering program on the Samueli School of Engineering's IoT platform. It introduces microsensors, machine learning and neural networks through physical systems and real-life applications. Students explore motion recognition relevant to navigation and autonomous driving.
The experience combines in-person lectures, extensive lab experiments, coding sessions and interactive workshops. An introductory C programming workshop and industry-expert presentations support practical learning. Students design an original IoT application and explain their work through written, video and live presentations.
Why Succeed highlights Engineering Design
Working with sensors makes machine learning concrete and gives students a practical way to test their understanding.
An original project, report and presentations require students to explain design choices as well as produce a working application.
Students keep their IoT platform, creating a practical starting point for further experiments.
Teaching by UCLA professor and Broadcom Fellow Hooman Darabi connects academic engineering with industry experience.
Who is Engineering Design for?
Best for
Students interested in connecting programming with electronics and physical systems, who want to develop and explain their own engineering project.
Not ideal if
You want a supervised residential summer experience or prefer an activity without graded coursework and required presentations.
Is Engineering Design worth it?
The strongest reason to choose this program is the chance to combine software, sensors and machine learning in an original system. The report and presentations can help students articulate what they learned, while the retained IoT platform makes further experimentation possible.
Its value depends on whether you want focused, graded engineering work and can manage daily commuting. Families should budget for administrative charges and any independent housing arrangements. UCLA credit is a concrete outcome, but transfer depends on the receiving institution and summer attendance does not confer an admissions advantage.
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Cost and what is included
$2,273; includes Engineering 1IT coursework and its 2 UCLA units., IoT kit and required connection accessories., IoT platform retained for future experiments..
Accommodation
Independent housing for eligible ages 17+
Supervision or safety information
The program is commuter-only and does not provide housing. Eligible students aged 17 or older may apply independently to UCLA Housing, whose arrangements do not provide dedicated high-school supervision.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 weeks; UCLA campus, Los Angeles, United States.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Engineering Design need?
Effort level
High.
Best started
Prepare documents four to six weeks before a future session's application deadline, allowing up to three weeks for review.
Main challenge
Turning a project idea into a tested system and explaining its results.
Typical preparation
Gather your transcript and list relevant physics, calculus, programming and electronics experience.
Draft an authentic value statement and keep the program statement within 200 words.
Plan daily transportation and bring a Mac or Windows notebook computer.
If pursuing Summer Scholars Support, allow additional time to gain admission and prepare its separate documents.
Useful if
You want to explore the connection between electronics, coding and machine learning.
What do students do on Engineering Design?
You explore how sensors and machine learning interact, then apply those ideas to an original IoT system. Coding, workshops and guided experiments support the final design and its presentation.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn about microsensors, machine learning and neural networks.
- 2
Practice coding and IoT experiments, including an introductory C programming workshop.
- 3
Explore applications such as motion pattern recognition.
- 4
Develop your own IoT system for a relevant application.
- 5
Submit the project with a report and brief video presentation.
- 6
Give a short live presentation on the final day.
Engineering Design dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Session B application deadline
3 July 2026
Session A
22 June-10 July 2026
Three-week commuter session.
Session B
13-31 July 2026
Three-week commuter session.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Session A application deadline | 12 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session B application deadline | 3 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session A | 22 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session B | 13-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Grades 9-12 in Spring 2026.
At least 15 years old by June 22, 2026.
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.
Unofficial transcript from grade 9 to present.
Value statement and program statement required.
International applicants provide their complete secondary academic record.
How much does Engineering Design cost?
Program fee
$2,273 — Full-session high school program fee, including coursework unit fees.
Funding or discounts
- Registration fee: $350 — Non-refundable registration charge.
- IEI fee: $61 — Instructional Enhancement Initiative fee.
- Document fee: $50 — Applies to first-time Summer Sessions students.
- Estimated total: $2,734 — Includes the first-time document fee.
- Summer Scholars Support: Full or partial scholarship — Need- and merit-based support for qualifying California students in grades 9-11.
- Registration-fee deferral: $350 deferred — Eligible scholarship applicants may request deferral; the fee is not waived.
- Optional housing and meals: $1,362.87 — Separate 2026 three-week triple-room contract with 14 meals per week for eligible students.
What's included
Engineering 1IT coursework and its 2 UCLA units., IoT kit and required connection accessories., IoT platform retained for future experiments.
How to apply to Engineering Design
- 1
Prepare your unofficial transcript, value statement and program statement before beginning the registration form.
- 2
Select Summer Precollege Focus Series and Engineering Design: Internet of Things.
- 3
Complete all required questions and upload the application materials.
- 4
Allow up to three weeks for an emailed admission decision.
- 5
If admitted, follow the acceptance instructions to pay the required fees and complete the waiver and Participant Agreement.
- 6
Arrange a guardian's signature on the Participant Agreement if you are under 18.
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What does Engineering Design cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Microsensors
Explore sensors commonly used in IoT devices and use them on the program's platform.
Machine learning
Learn basic machine learning and neural-network concepts through practical algorithms.
Motion recognition
Study applications of motion pattern recognition in navigation and autonomous driving.
C programming
Practice introductory C programming alongside coding sessions and IoT experiments.
Original system design
Develop an IoT application and communicate its design through a report and presentations.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Who teaches on Engineering Design?
Instructor Hooman Darabi is a UCLA Teaching Professor, Broadcom Fellow and IEEE Fellow whose research focuses on radio-frequency circuits and systems. The program also features industry-expert guest presentations and interactions with researchers working in microsensors, IoT and machine learning.
Where do students stay on Engineering Design?
Residential plan
- Independent UCLA Housing: Eligible students aged 17 or older may apply separately for a housing contract.
- Optional room arrangement: The 2026 UCLA Housing offering uses Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple rooms.
- Optional meal plan: Separate housing contracts require a 14 Regular meal plan.
Non-residential plan
- Daily campus attendance: non-residential
- Lunch access: Students can purchase lunch at campus eating establishments.
Independent UCLA Housing has no high-school curfew, dedicated supervision or residential activity program.
What happens after Engineering Design?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Earn 2 UCLA units through Engineering 1IT.
Receive a letter grade recorded on a UCLA transcript.
Complete an original IoT engineering project.
Explain your work through a report, video and live presentation.
Use your retained IoT platform for further experiments.
Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution; summer attendance does not confer a UCLA admissions advantage.
Where does Engineering Design take place?
Students attend the UCLA campus in Los Angeles and commute each program day. Classroom details are sent to enrolled students closer to the start, and parking permits can be purchased for daily or summer-term use.
Engineering Design FAQs
The curriculum covers microsensors, machine learning, neural networks and motion pattern recognition. Students use an IoT platform in coding sessions, workshops and engineering projects.
Bring an Apple Mac or Windows notebook computer to every class session. An IoT kit and the accessories needed to connect it to your computer are provided.
Students submit an original IoT project, a report and a brief video presentation. Each student also gives a short live presentation on the final day.
Engineering 1IT carries 2 UCLA units and a letter grade. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution.
The program is commuter-only and does not provide housing. Eligible students aged 17 or older may apply independently to UCLA Housing, whose arrangements do not provide dedicated high-school supervision.
In up to 200 words, describe your experience with physics, calculus, programming and electronic devices, including relevant completed courses. A separate value statement asks why you want to participate.
Summer Precollege Focus Series enrollment is not eligible for F-1 visas. International students should consult their local US embassy or consulate about an appropriate visa category for their circumstances.
Summer Scholars Support offers limited full or partial need- and merit-based scholarships for qualifying California students in grades 9-11. It covers program and course fees, with separate eligibility and application requirements.
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