The College of Environmental Design offers several introductory summer programs—open to both UC Berkeley and non-UC Berkeley participants—for those interested in exploring the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, urban design and sustainable city planning. Programs are available for high school and current college students, as well as post-baccalaureate applicants.

The Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program is a 10-week summer research program open to all continuing UC Berkeley undergraduates in the College of Engineering or with relevant experience in design innovation. Get your Maker Pass! Access a complete toolset across wood, metal, fabric and plastic—plus amazing design specialists, tutorials and workshops, and a supply store that can get you making FAST!

The Berkeley Center for Electrochemistry in Science, Engineering and Technology is hosting the Berkeley Summer Electrochemistry Academy. Senior undergraduate and graduate students will learn the electrochemistry fundamentals needed to then tackle electrochemical device engineering, spanning reactors, energy storage and energy conversion technologies. Visit our booth to learn more!

With the backing of two of the world’s leading academic programs in business and environmental leadership, students develop economic and business skills and gain an understanding of government laws and policies. The program offers an applied approach to studying business and regulatory challenges, and the critical sustainability challenges facing firms operating in a global economy over the next century.

Berkeley Connect offers three summer mentorship programs for incoming first-years, transfers and summer bridge students. These are six-week versions of the academic-year program and perfect for new students who want to get oriented at Berkeley before classes begin.

Berkeley United in Literacy Development (BUILD) is one of the largest reading programs in the East Bay, serving over 300 students throughout the year. Our summer mentors provide academic support to elementary school students in Berkeley and Oakland, with dates ranging from early July through mid-August. Some opportunities may be available in June for units and volunteer mentors. Mentors collaborate closely with site staff to provide academic mentoring to students through one-to-one and small group activities.

Stop by our table or visit our website to learn more about our summer course offerings! This year, we have a summer study abroad course that is being offered in London (Engl N166)!

This is the first undergraduate program on the technical, economic, legal, environmental and social dimensions of global internet infrastructure, including data centers and subsea cables. No prior experience required. Students from all disciplines welcome. Meet experts across the data center and subsea cable industries, and learn about the impacts of AI, climate change and geopolitics on the global internet.

All of our summer course offerings are available online this summer. Stop by our table to learn more!

The Cognitive Science Program is pleased to announce the new summer-only minor/certificate: Cognitive Science and the Future of Tech. This program explores how technology shapes learning, decision-making and creativity. Perfect for those interested in AI, UX, medicine or business, it equips students with the skills to navigate the evolving relationship between mind and machine.