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First-Year Programs

Summer Bridge

The Summer Bridge Program is open to first-year, first-time UC San Diego admitted students. It is a year-round program that starts with a Summer Component.

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Summer Engineering Institute (SEI)

The Summer Engineering Institute program is offered to incoming First Year engineering majors.

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Summer Philosophy Launch and Social Hub (SPLASH)

SPLASH is a summer program for all incoming transfer and first-year UC San Diego students with an interest in philosophy.  The program will specifically help students adjust to upper-division courses in philosophy at UC San Diego. 

Learn about the SPLASH program

PATHS Scholars Program

The PATHS Scholars Program application is open to all high school seniors admitted to UC San Diego who have an interest in advancing representation in STEM-related fields.

Learn about PATHS Program