UCLA’s College Summer Institute (CSI) is an excellent way for incoming first year students to make a smooth and successful transition into UCLA. For seven weeks before Fall Quarter, CSI students will take courses that satisfy several University requirements.

CSI students can choose from many of UCLA’s most high-demand courses offered in much smaller class settings than during the regular school year, with the added benefit of making friends, study groups and starting to adjust to university life. Classes are comprised of new students so making connections is easier, along with the support of UCLA New Student Advisors who will be available every day to connect and answer questions.

CSI includes your New Student Orientation session (session 105). If you register for CSI, you will automatically be enrolled in session 105. If you have any questions about the College Summer Institute, please contact our office at (310) 206-6685, or email us through the MyUCLA Message Center (with UCLA login or without UCLA login).

DATES

For 2023, CSI runs July 31th  – September 16th

May 11 CSI registration opens on myUCLA
June 1 Registration closes for international students
July 1 Registration closes for domestic students
July 28 Payment deadline; program drop deadline (full refund minus $150 processing fee)
July 31 Move-In for CSI begins at 8:00 am
August 1 New Student Session begins at 9:00 am
August 3 CSI Study Skills presentation begins at 6:30 pm
August 7 CSI courses begin
September 15 CSI courses end
September 16 CSI students move out by 10:00 am, unless signed up for staythrough
COURSES

CSI students take 2 courses in the program, with an optional 3rd  course: University Studies 10A, Ace UCLA. Although optional, we encourage all CSI students to enroll in University Studies 10A as it is a course dedicated to helping you build your community and a support network, while learning about strategies that can help you excel at UCLA.

The two required courses satisfy a requirement for graduation, whether it be a general education, preparation for the major, or a writing requirement. University Studies 10A provides units towards degree completion. Click on each course below to explore a longer description with information on which requirements it satisfies.

Please note: Because these courses are only for CSI students, they do not appear on Class Planner or Schedule of Classes.

Writing Requirement: Students who select this option will take a writing course that will satisfy one of UCLA’s writing requirements, based on each student’s placement.

Chemistry 14A:  General Chemistry for Life Scientists I (4 units)

Communication 10: Introduction to Communication (5 units)

Life Sciences 7A: Cell and Molecular Biology (5 units)

Mathematics 31A: Differential and Integral Calculus (4 units)

Mathematics 32A: Calculus of Several Variables (4 units)

Musicology 7: Film and Music (5 units) 

Political Science 40: Introduction to American Politics (5 units)

Sociology 1: Introductory Sociology (5 units) 

University Studies 10A: Ace UCLA: Critical Studies for Undergraduate Excellence (2 units) 

Not all combinations of courses are possible due to time conflicts and series restrictions for particular majors.

COSTS

The cost of CSI will vary based on how many units you take.

See “Costs”  page for a complete listing of expenses.

HOUSING

CSI is designed as a residential program, as such CSI students will live on campus in a residence hall. For 2023 that will be Sproul Landing. Costs for CSI include on campus housing and meals. CSI rooms will be triple occupancy.

Students who are local to the UCLA campus can choose to participate in CSI but opt-out of the campus housing and still have access to social programming and academic support.

CSI & NEW STUDENT SESSIONS

When you enroll in the College Summer Institute, you will automatically be enrolled in New Student Orientation session 105, August 1-3. This is the only session for CSI students. The New Student Orientation session is considered part of CSI programming and fees.

There is no need to enroll in a session if you register for CSI. However, please complete the “Pre-Session Planning Survey” on MyUCLA . This will be available one day after you have submitted your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).

If you register for CSI after making a reservation for New Student Orientation, you will be moved into session 105. If you cancel CSI, you will be asked to move out of session 105.

If you are not able to attend session 105, you will not be able to participate in CSI.

SIGN UP

You can register for CSI on MyUCLA , under New Students.

CHECK-IN LOCATION

Check In for CSI will occur outside of Sproul Hall from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm on Monday, July 31st. The closest parking lot is Sunset Village (SV).

There will be CSI events that evening, followed by the designated New Student Orientation session which starts on August 1 at 9:00 am.

FEE PAYMENT AND DEADLINES

ENROLLMENT, PAYMENT, AND REFUND DEADLINES

Drop Policy:

While there is no deposit required to sign up for CSI, if you cancel after registering, you will be assessed a $150 processing fee.

May 11 CSI registration opens on My.UCLA 
June 1 Registration closes for international students
July 1 Registration closes for domestic students
July 28 Payment deadline; program cancellation deadline (full refund minus $150 processing fee)
July 28 Program cancellation deadline for full refund (minus $150 processing fee)
After July 28 Program cancellations or dropped courses will generate partial refunds depending on when changes were made/what services were utilized

To drop from the program, students must contact New Student Academic Programs.

Fee Payment
Full payment of CSI fees will be due by Friday, July 28.

If you will be receiving financial aid for your fees, you will be responsible for paying the balance not covered by your financial aid by July 28.

Fees are paid on MyUCLA   (on BruinBill, located under the “Finances and Jobs” tab). Late payment may result in holds on your records, registration cancellation, and/or collection actions.

Processing Fee

While there is no deposit required to sign up for CSI, you will be assessed a $150 processing fee if you cancel your registration. The fee will be reflected in your refund amount.