UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

UCSB Answers

Our Best Answer - Does UCSB offer any high school programs?

Pre-College Programs

UC Santa Barbara allows students to choose from a variety of exciting Pre-College programs which are designed for different kinds of students: Research Mentorship Program (RMP) and Summer Research Academies (SRA).These programs give high school students the unique opportunity to take regular UC Santa Barbara courses. For those less research-oriented, open enrollment in Summer Sessions allows students to learn alongside the undergraduate population by partaking in UC Santa Barbara courses. Each of these transformative summer experiences help students get ahead while honing skills that prepare them to excel in higher education.

We offer over 100 courses to choose from in 40 academic departments. Although the programs are fairly similar, there are a few differences that are tailored to students who have different goals for the summer.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Summer Sessions by phone (805) 893-2315 or email

Did this answer your question?

How can we improve this answer?

Need further assistance? Email us at ucsbanswers@sa.ucsb.edu

The answers provided are generally applicable and not student specific. For individualized assistance, please email ucsbanswers@sa.ucsb.edu or contact the appropriate campus office.