UC Application Summer Bootcamp

    Fall 2027 First-Year Future Applicants

    Get ready to apply to the University of California (UC) as a first-year applicant! The UC Application - Summer Bootcamp webinar series hosted by UC Santa Barbara covers information about the UC system, majors, support programs and the UC application. 

    By applying for Summer Bootcamp, you are expressing interest to participate in the virtual 3-day workshop series. Select an available bootcamp option based on the location of your current high school. The deadline to apply is June 2, 2026. Participation in the bootcamp series will not be a determining factor in admission to the University of California.
     

    Summer Bootcamp participation includes:

    Required Sessions
    • Day 1: Major vs. Career | UC Overview
    • Day 2: UC Application Overview | Academic History
    • Day 3: Activities & Awards | PIQ Overview
    Optional Sessions
    • Student-led Open Q&A: Connect with current students to ask your questions about the UCSB student experience
    • August: 1:1 advising to discuss your UC application questions (offered only to participants that attend all required sessions) \

    Select an option below based on your current high school to review available program dates.

    1. June 23 - 25 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM PT
      • June 23: California Applicants: Option 1
      • June 24: California Applicants: Option 1 - Day 2
      • June 25: California Applicants: Option 1 - Day 3
      Click to apply to Option 1
      Space Available: 198
    2. July 7 - 9 | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM PT
      • July 7: California Applicants: Option 2
      • July 8: California Applicants: Option 2 - Day 2
      • July 9: California Applicants: Option 2 - Day 3
      Option 2 is full
    1. June 29 - July 1 | 10:00 - 12:30 p.m. PT
    2. July 13 - 15 | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. PT
    1. July 28 - July 30 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. PT