Eligibility

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled high school juniors or seniors attending a school in Orange County.
2. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine interest in science
3. Applicants must have completed either a chemistry OR biology class at the start of the program
4. Have a minimum academic GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)
5. Program participants are required to be in program activities between the hours of 8am-5pm during the six-week program (June 29 – August 8, 2026). Hours may vary by day. Attendance at all programmatic activities is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.
6. Participants must not be enrolled in other summer programs or classes
7. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the UC Irvine Campus. Transportation support (bus passes or parking permits) may be available for eligible participants.