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 Info!
We are excited about the upcoming summer and hope that you are too! We will be hosting information sessions online via Zoom this winter. Stay tuned for dates and times.
Dates & Deadlines
- January 8th
- 2025 Application opens.
- February 7th
- Application closes.
- March 27th
- Admissions notifications go out.
- April 9th
- Initial admission offer Acceptance or Decline.
- July 6th – August 2nd
- 2025 COSMOS program runs!
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 5
Cluster 9
Cluster 11
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.
