Pre-College
Elevate Your College Application with Pre-College Courses
Pre-College Programs provide an opportunity for students to explore an academic interest in-depth, investigate a subject they are curious about, as well as gain excellent preparation for the increasingly competitive college admission process. Each offering is designed to engage students in an intensive exploration of a specific topic through lectures, discussions, and individual and group work.
Academic Connections
High school students experience academically enriching courses while conducting research alongside committed and enthusiastic graduate students.
College Credit
Get a head start on college with Discover UC San Diego, offering high school students the opportunity to earn transferable college credits through 100% online undergraduate courses.
Futures - Programs for High Schoolers
Career pathway programs for high school students to fulfill passions, explore new interests and gain hands-on experience before entering the workforce or applying for college.
Partnership Programs
UC San Diego Extended Studies partnerships give students opportunities to gain technical know-how and problem-solving skills through a creative and hands-on approach.
Research Scholars
Unparalleled educational opportunities that allow students to assume the role of researchers, fully immersed in projects that have real-world applications.
Sally Ride Science Academy
Discover the excitement of STEAM at the Sally Ride Science Academy, where students in grades K–12 explore fields like space exploration, marine biology, and computer science through hands-on workshops led by inspiring instructors.
Test Preparation
To help level the playing field, UC San Diego Extended Studies provides high-quality, low-cost test prep courses.
Tutoring Support Services
The Foundations for Future Scholars tutoring program empowers TK-12 students with strong academic foundations, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love for learning. Through personalized support and engaging lessons, we help students build confidence, develop effective study habits, and achieve long-term success.
AI Academy
Prepare for the future with flexible, multi-year AI pathways that builds real-world skills in Natural Language Processing, robotics, cybersecurity and more.
Pre-College Programs & Certificates
AI Academy
This flexible, multi-year program prepares high school students to apply AI across today's most impactful technology domains, with specialization...
Android Programming for High-Schoolers
Learn Android app development with Java, build real apps, and gain coding, debugging, and mobile tech skills online.
AutoCAD for High Schoolers
Business Management for High Schoolers
Build leadership and business skills while learning real-world strategy, marketing, and decision-making online.
Digital Circuit Design for High Schoolers
Design the chips behind AI and everyday tech—learn analog, digital logic, and hardware design online. A-G Approved.
Front End Web Development for High Schoolers
Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build interactive websites and kickstart your future in web development.
iOS Programming for High Schoolers
Design and launch iOS apps using Swift and Xcode while building real coding and problem-solving skills.
Learn Natural Language Processing
Learn how computers understand and generate human language while building AI skills through machine learning, NLP, and LLMs.
Machine Learning for High Schoolers
Build AI with Python as you learn how machines spot patterns, make predictions, and solve real-world problems. A-G Approved.
Marketing for High Schoolers
Build real marketing skills with hands-on projects, branding, and digital strategy—perfect for future creators.
Revit for High Schoolers
Robotics with JavaScript for High Schoolers
Learn robotics with JavaScript—build, program, and control robots while exploring automation and AI basics.
Translation and Interpretation for High Schoolers
Build Spanish-English translation & interpretation skills for real-world careers.
Wireless Communications Technologist for High Schoolers
Learn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, streaming, AR & AI to see how wireless tech powers digital media.