UC Application Summer Bootcamp

    Fall 2026 Freshman Future Applicants

    Get ready to apply to the University of California (UC) as a freshman 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.

    • CA Applicants Option 1

      Day 1: Monday, June 23 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. PT

      Day 2: Wednesday, June 25 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. PT

      Day 3: Thursday, June 26 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. PT

    OR

    • CA Applicants Option 2

      Day 1: Monday, July 21 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. PT

      Day 2: Tuesday, July 22 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. PT

      Day 3: Wednesday, July 23 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. PT

    • Out-of-State Applicants

      Day 1: Tuesday, July 8 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. PT

      Day 2: Wednesday, July 9 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. PT

      Day 3: Thursday, July 10 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. PT

    • International Applicants

      Day 1: Monday, June 30 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. PT

      Day 2: Tuesday, July 1 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. PT

      Day 3: Wednesday, July 2 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. PT

    Summer Bootcamp participation includes:

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


    Registration and participant selection are limited due to space capacity and applicant eligibility.