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)
2024 Program Info!
We are excited about the upcoming summer and hope that you are too! Most COSMOS students have been notified of their acceptance. You can register for one of the Zoom orientation sessions below:
- Tuesday, June 4th 4-5pm PST
- Wednesday, June 5th 6-7pm PST
- Thursday, June 6th 5-6pm PST
Dates & Deadlines
- May
- Most students have been admitted. This is also the time to complete the Docusign Acceptance Packet and send in your official transcript.
- June
- Zoom Orientation Sessions will be held June 4, 5 and 6
- July 7
- Opening Day
- July 7th-August 3rd
- 2024 Program Dates
- August 3rd
- Students are picked up from campus
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 5
Cluster 9
Cluster 11
Our Newsletter
Each summer, a group of COSMOS students publish a weekly e-newsletter during the program, Macrocosm. See the program through their eyes through the links below.
