The program offers an immersive on-campus experience at UCLA, providing students with the opportunity to learn from expert faculty and PhD students at the forefront of computer science and earn either a Certificate of Completion or UCLA course credit.
The UCLA Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) offers rigorous three-week pre-college programs designed for high school students passionate about computer science. The institute provides specialized tracks, including Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to AI, Generative AI, and Internet of Things. Students engage in interactive lectures, hands-on coding projects, and collaborative assignments, culminating in a tutor-supervised capstone project. The curriculum is adapted from existing UCLA Computer Science courses, ensuring a university-level educational experience. Participants gain practical skills in programming, algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics, preparing them for advanced studies and careers in technology. The program emphasizes a collaborative community, allowing students to work alongside expert faculty, PhD students, and well-trained tutors in a world-class research university environment.
A typical day involves tentative morning lectures from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by group discussion sections from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This program is best for academically motivated high school students (grades 9-12, minimum 15 years old) with a strong passion for computer science and a minimum GPA of 3.5, who are eager to experience university-level education and gain practical skills in various computer science fields.
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