Academic Connections' curriculum consists of college-level course work in the physical and social sciences, engineering, and the arts and humanities. UCSD doctoral candidates generally teach the courses, which meet in five-hour blocks every weekday. Small classes (limited to 22 students each) emphasize active learning. An optional SAT test-taking workshop operates two nights per week, and students may meet with campus admissions representatives one evening a week. Offered for a slightly higher cost than the traditional three-week program, a weeklong, strictly residential session in Hawaii focuses on global environmental leadership and sustainability.
| Name | University of California-San Diego—Academic Connections |
|---|---|
| Location | La Jolla, CA |
| Year-round Contacts | 858-534-0804 |
| Program Focuses & Features | Aquatics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Crafts, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Exploration, Filmmaking, Hiking, Law, Marine Biology/Studies, Oceanography, Rock Climbing, Science, Swimming, Theater, Writing/Journalism |
| Grade Range (rising grades) | 10-12 |
| Age Range | Residential and Day — Coed Ages 14-18 |
| Application Deadline | June |
| Director | Edward Abeyta, Director |
| Residential Fee | $3700, 1-3 weeks. College credit. |
| Day Fee | $2700, 3 weeks. College credit. |
| Year Established | 2001 |
| Dates & Sessions | July-Aug; 3 sessions, 1-3 weeks long |