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College Summer Institute (CSI)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The College Summer Institute (CSI) is an excellent way for incoming First Year students to make a smooth and successful transition into the first year at UCLA.  For six weeks before the start of Fall Quarter, you will live on campus with your fellow undergraduates while taking courses that satisfy several University requirements towards your degree. 

Students can choose from many of UCLA’s most high-demand courses, offered in smaller class settings than during the regular school year.  Your classes will be entirely comprised of new students, so it will be easy to make friends and adjust to university life.  With the support of UCLA counselors and workshops to help you, learn your way around campus and get a successful head start on your UCLA experience!

Program Facts

 

 

COURSES OFFERED

General Education Courses

All CSI students will choose from one of the General Education courses below; the courses are only for CSI students and are offered in smaller class settings than are typical for the regular school year.  All courses are 5.0 units.

Chemistry 14A.  Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and Bases -- Introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in periodic table; chemical bonding; gaseous and aqueous equilibria; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases, buffers; titrations.

Chemistry 89. Honors Section – This one unit seminar is designed to provide Chemistry students with a successful examination of the material and a strong start to the sequence.  This one-unit seminar may be applied toward honors credit for eligible students, and honors content is noted on the transcript. All students enrolled in Chemistry 14A will be automatically enrolled in this honors seminar. 

Upon completion of course, Chem 14A satisfies:

Chemistry 20A. Chemical Structure -- Survey of chemical processes, quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure and bonding, molecular spectroscopy.

Chemistry 89. Honors Section – This one unit seminar is designed to provide Chemistry students with a successful examination of the material and a strong start to the sequence.  This one-unit seminar may be applied toward honors credit for eligible students, and honors content is noted on the transcript. All students enrolled in Chemistry 20A will be automatically enrolled in this honors seminar. 

Upon completion of course, Chem 20A satisfies:

 

Music History 5. History of Rock and Roll -- Analysis of forms, practices, and meanings of rock and roll music, broadly conceived, from its origin to present. Emphasis on how this music has reflected and influenced changes in sexual, racial, and class identities and attitudes.

Upon completion of course, Music History 5 satisfies:


Political Science 40: Introduction to American Politics--Introduction to the basic institutions and processes of democratic politics. Treatment of themes such as constitutionalism, representation, participation, and leadership coupled with particular emphasis on the American case.

Upon completion of course, Political Science 40 satisfies:


Sociology 1: Introductory Sociology--A survey of the characteristics of social life, processes of social interaction, and tools of sociological investigation.

Upon completion of course, Sociology 1 satisfies:


Composition Course
All entering UCLA undergraduates are required to satisfy certain composition requirements. CSI students will be placed into the appropriate composition course based on several factors, including the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE); any Advanced Placement work in English Composition or Literature; or SAT or ACT tests.

The courses offered are:

English Composition 2: Approaches to University Writing
Satisfactory completion of this course meets UCLA’s Entry-Level Writing Requirement (all majors).

English Composition 3: English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the Writing I Requirement (all majors). This course is also required to prepare for certain majors.

English Composition 5W: Literature, Culture, and Critical Inquiry
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the Writing II requirement and provides GE credit for one course in the Foundations of Arts & Humanities - Literary and Cultural Analysis.

Placement in CSI Writing courses

Scores on some national tests can satisfy ELWR and Writing I.  It’s very important that you have official reports of your SAT Writing, ACT English/Writing, and AP English scores sent to UCLA if they weren’t submitted as part of your application for admission. 

If you haven’t satisfied Entry Level Writing by the start of CSI, you must take the UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE) on July 30th, 4pm.  CSI will provide you with information about when and where the exam will be administered if you need to take it.


Civic Engagement Course

The UCLA Center for Community Learning offers Civic Engagement 10 (CE 10) as a two-unit course in the College Summer Institute (CSI).  The course is designed to introduce incoming first-year students to civic engagement as a cornerstone of undergraduate education.

Course Structure 

Lecture.  During the six-week session of CE 10, students will hear from four distinguished faculty scholars who will discuss their current research and the connections to public policy. 

Discussion Sections.  Students choose one of the following ten themes:

Campus and Community Partners.  All students will visit one community partner and three campus partners associated with their theme.  Campus and community partners will provide students with information about their civic engagement options for research and service.

 

English as a Second Language Course

ESL 97B.  Variable Topics: Academic Communication Skills (2 units) -- This 2-unit course provides first-year international students with an introduction to UCLA’s academic culture and the communication skills needed to participate in it effectively.

The following skills are addressed:

Assignments include listening and pronunciation exercises, conversation practice, and group presentations on campus resources and local landmarks.

Interntational students may choose between either ESL 97B or Civic Engagement.

 

 

FACULTY

 

Kevin Barnese (Chemistry 20A) is a biological inorganic chemist. His research centers on studying cellular methods of oxidative stress defense. In collaboration with Professor Joan Valentine, he primarily works on studying mechanisms of the enzyme superoxide dismutase and ionic manganese in detoxifying superoxide. He has published multiple papers in scientific journals reporting his findings. Dr. Barnese received his B.S. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley in 2001 and his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from UCLA in 2009.

Darin Dewitt (Political Science 40)  received his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and MSc in Public Policy from the London School of Economics. Currently, he is a graduate student in Political Science at UCLA where he studies political parties in the United States. At UCLA, he has taught seminars on social movements, political parties, and ideology. In a 2009 seminar, From the Great Depression To Having A Dream: The Formation of the Civil Rights Coalition in the Democratic Party, students collected new data to help explain why the Democrats and Republicans switched positions on civil rights in the middle of the twentieth century. 

Joanna Love-Tulloch (Music History 5) is Ph.D. Candidate University of California, Los Angeles and will receive her degree in June 2012. She holds a M.A. in music history and bachelor’s degree in music education (B.M.E.) from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research interests include popular music, 20th and 21st century American classical and popular music, music video, music in advertising and film, cultural and social theory, semiotics, and late capitalism. Her dissertation examines intersections between MTV, popular music and musicians, brand-name corporations, and the music and advertising industries at the turn-of-the-millennium. Her many teaching duties at UCLA have included designing and instructing an undergraduate seminar on MTV sponsored by the university’s Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program and an undergraduate general education course on History of Rock and Roll. She has also assisted with teaching The Beatles, Getting Medieval, and the first year music history survey for majors.

Kathy O'Byrne (Civic Engagement) is the Director of the UCLA Center for Community Learning, the undergraduate curricular arm of the Chancellor's "UCLA in LA" Initiative. Dr. O'Byrne chairs the Faculty Advisory Committee for the undergraduate minor in Civic Engagement. She provides ongoing training and consultation for faculty and students; she also creates and maintains community partnerships for service learning courses, internships and community based research. Her recent publications include a co-authored chapter on engaged departments and she is co-editor of a recent special issue of Metropolitan Universities on "Civic Engagement and Research Universities". In 2004, California Campus Compact presented her with the Richard E. Cone Award for Excellence and Leadership in Cultivating Community Partnerships in Higher Education.

 

 

COSTS/FEES

The College Summer Institute is a residential academic program that combines coursework, academic support services, New Student Orientation, and community-building in one experience.  If you choose to participate in CSI, you will be billed for the entire fee, which includes your courses, all academic programs (including New Student Orientation), housing and meals.  All CSI students will reside together in Rieber Terrace. 

For many students, the cost of CSI actually represents a savings.  The program fee is based on 12 units of coursework.  Below you will find the individual costs for the College Summer Institute. 

Program Fee* $3252
Housing $2318
New Student Orientation $375
Campus Fee** $64
IEI Fees*** $96
Total $6105

The program fee and the housing fee will appear as one charge on your BruinBill account.

* Fees subject to change by action of the UC Regents.

**The campus fee covers basic student services such as the athletic facilities and the libraries.

*** Students are charged an Instructional Enhancement Initiative (IEI) fee that covers technology in the classroom, such as the maintenance of class Web sites.

Additional costs (optional):

Stay-through Housing $215
Storage TBD

When you enroll in the College Summer Institute, you will automatically be enrolled in New Student Orientation session 104, from July 31 to August 2. There is no need to enroll separately. Once you've enrolled in CSI, please make sure to fill out the Educational Planner on www.my.ucla.edu (under New Student Orientation). You can learn more about New Student Orientation on the New Student Orientation section of this website.

A $150 nonrefundable fee is due at the time of registration. This fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances. Financial aid is available to qualified students. You can find out more on the Financial Aid website.

Drop Policy:

To secure a place in the College Summer Institute, a $150 deposit is required at the time of registration. The deadline for registration is July 1, 2012. Please  know that this deposit is not refundable under any circumstances.  Therefore, students  should be sure of their intent to participate in a program when registering. The program fee (minus the $150 deposit) is refundable until July 13, 2012. To drop from a program, students  must retrieve their online registration form to cancel their enrollment.

 

 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
All students who enroll in CSI will attend New Student Orientation session 104, July 31-August 2 which is included in the CSI fees.  When you enroll in CSI, you will automatically be placed in session 104.  If you previously enrolled in a different New Student Orientation session, your reservation will be changed to session 104. (This process will take 1-3 business days after you register for CSI)

 

 

HOUSING

Your CSI enrollment includes the cost for your classes, your New Student Orientation fees, and your housing and meals in the residence halls for the duration of the program. By staying on campus during CSI, you will have the opportunity to make a stronger connection with the campus, be close to your classes, use the campus libraries and recreational facilities, and make friends with other CSI students.

Your housing and meal costs are included in the entire College Summer Institute fee.

Staying After CSI

CSI students who wish to stay in on-campus housing after CSI has concluded and before campus move-in begins may do so for an additional fee.The cost is $215 for the 5 days before move-in, including meals. 

When you sign up for CSI, you will have the option of choosing to add the "stay through" option. The deadline for signing up for "stay through" is Friday, August 24.  Any cancellations after this time will result in a $50 cancellation fee.

Storage

There will be storage options as well for an additional fee.

 

 

SIGNING UP

If you would like to sign up for CSI, you can register on the link below. Registration is open from April 1 – July 1, 2012. In order to register for CSI you need to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).  Once you submit your SIR please allow 3-5 working business days to REGISTER for the program.

https://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/Register/csi_institutes_register.cfm

 

If you need to return to your registration page to pay for CSI or upload your I-20 documents, please visit https://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/register/csi_retrieve.cfm