What is COSMOS?
The California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science
COSMOS is a 4-week, residential summer program for high school scholars with demonstrated interest and achievement in math and science. COSMOS provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to work side-by-side with outstanding researchers and UC Santa Cruz faculty, covering topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum.
Clusters
Explore our COSMOS “clusters” or courses provided here at UCSC by clicking the images below! Each cluster is comprised of two science, math and/or engineering courses and one transferable skills course. (if an “*” follows the cluster title, that cluster has a prerequisite)
2025 Program
We are excited about the upcoming summer and hope that you are too. If you have questions, please reach out to us at cosmos@ucsc.edu.
Dates & Deadlines
- July 6th
- Opening Day! Student move in.
- August 1st
- Project presentations and STEM poster symposium. Open to COSMOS faculty, staff and students ONLY.
- August 2nd
- Student move out.
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 5
Cluster 9
Cluster 11
Cluster 13
Our Newsletter
Each summer, a group of COSMOS student volunteers publish a weekly e-newsletter during the program, Macrocosm. See the program through their eyes at the links below.
