PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of California, San Diego
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Enrichment camp
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- A San Diego cluster explores the engineering design and control of kinetic sculptures, linking a moving structure’s physical design with control methods. Other campuses have different clusters.
Eligibility and international applicants
The grade band covers students entering grades 9–12 in autumn 2027. The statewide office handles questions about residency eligibility. COSMOS is open only to California high-school students. The online application includes a personal statement; applicants must also check the chosen campus and cluster.
Dates and costs
Schedule
The 2027 session runs July 5–July 31.
Costs
In 2026, the nonrefundable application fee was $46. The nonrefundable four-week residential fee of $5,518 covered meals, accommodation, orientation, field trips, activities and on-site support.
Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- The grade band covers students entering grades 9–12 in autumn 2027. The statewide office handles questions about residency eligibility. Official source ↗
Eligibility
- COSMOS is open only to California high-school students. The online application includes a personal statement; applicants must also check the chosen campus and cluster. Official source ↗
Application materials
- Submit at least one teacher recommendation; two are strongly encouraged. Upload an unofficial transcript issued after applications open. Current eighth and ninth graders also supply their seventh- and eighth-grade report cards, respectively. Official source ↗
Session dates
- The 2027 session runs July 5–July 31. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- In 2026, the nonrefundable application fee was $46. The nonrefundable four-week residential fee of $5,518 covered meals, accommodation, orientation, field trips, activities and on-site support. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- A San Diego cluster explores the engineering design and control of kinetic sculptures, linking a moving structure’s physical design with control methods. Other campuses have different clusters. Official source ↗
Explore the official pages
Fit and preparation
Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗jacobsschool.ucsd.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.