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. 

2024 Program Info!

We are excited about the upcoming summer and hope that you are too!  The COSMOS application has opened. 

Do you want to learn more about COSMOS? Join us by selecting the link below to register for an online Zoom info session: 

Dates & Deadlines

  • January 10th
  • Application Opens
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  • February 9th
  • Application Closes
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  • March 28th
  • 1st round of students admitted receive email notifications just after 5:00pm PST
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  • June
  • Zoom Orientation Sessions for admitted students
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  • July 7th-August 3rd
  • 2024 Program Dates

Clusters

We will have 2024 clusters fully finalized in early December, 2023.  Thanks for your patience! 

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)