NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
See Steps Below!
- Course Dates
- Online: July 5 - July 29, 2022
- In-Person: July 11 - July 29, 2022
- Registration deadline for Academic Connections Online: June 24, 2022
- Registration deadline for Academic Connections Commuter: May 27, 2022
- Fees for Academic Connections: San Diego
- $1,500 - online course tuition
- $1,700 - online course tuition + online SAT prep course
- $3,000 - commuter course tuition
- $3,200 - commuter course tuition + online SAT prep course
Email: academicconnections@ucsd.edu
How To Register for Online Courses
Now accepting applications for Summer 2022
Proceed to step two if you already have an account.
Step One: Create a Student Account
Please take a moment to create an account in the student's name if you have not previously done so. Proceed to Step Two if you have created an account previously.
Please watch this video if you need help in creating a student account.
Step Two: Fill Out and Submit your Application
Academic Connections Program (Courses will close for registration on June 24th, 2022)
- Academic Connections - APPLY HERE
You will need to fill out the application in its entirety. You can submit your completed application to the program and allow for 5 to 7 business days for application review. You will receive an acceptance email with instructions on how to pay tuition and fees. Once fees have been paid, please allow 1 to 2 business days for the enrollment to go through. Enrollment verifications can be viewed by logging into your MyExtension account. Enrollment confirmations are not emailed. Students must log into their account to check their registration. Students will have access to their course materials through Canvas on the course start date.
Please watch this video if you need additional help with filling out the application.
Optional Online SAT Enrollment
Online SAT test prep will be available for an additional fee of $200. This discounted price is only available for students registered in the AC online courses. To view information on the course details and to register, please click here.
Questions/Concerns?
Common questions and concerns can be found on our FAQs tab here. If not, please feel free to email us at academicconnections@ucsd.edu.
How to Register for Commuter Program
Now accepting applications for Summer 2022
Proceed to step two if you already have an account.
Step One: Create a Student Account
Please take a moment to create an account in the student's name if you have not previously done so. Proceed to Step Two if you have created an account previously.
Please watch this video if you need help in creating a student account.
Step Two: Pay The Application Fee
Academic Connections Program (Courses will close for registration on May 27th, 2022)
- Academic Connections - APPLY HERE
You will be directed to the UC San Diego Extension payment gateway to pay the appropriate application fee.
Please watch this video if you need additional help with paying the application fee and filling out the application.
Step Three: Fill Out and Submit your Application
After payment, you will reach a confirmation page with a link to the application. Please click on the application link.
You will need to fill out the application in its entirety. You will need to download all the forms needed - teacher recommendation, authorization forms and medical form (as appropriate). You will also need to obtain and upload your latest "unofficial" transcript and your latest head shot photo. Once you have uploaded all of your filled out and signed documents, you can submit your completed application to the program for review.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be able to save and return to your application until you are ready to submit it with all of the required documents.
Optional Online SAT Enrollment
Online SAT test prep will be available for an additional fee of $200. This discounted price is only available for students registered in the AC online courses. To view information on the course details and to register, please click here.
Questions/Concerns?
Common questions and concerns can be found on our FAQs tab here. If not, please feel free to email us at academicconnections@ucsd.edu.
Program Information and Fees
Academic Connections Fees
Academic Connections Online Courses
Online courses are $1,500 each. There is no application fee.
Academic Connections Commuter
All application fees are non-refundable and due when you submit your application. The tuition balance must be paid in full within 30 days of your acceptance to hold your reservation in the program. Payment plans are available, but must be requested when accepted into the program.
- San Diego 3 Week Commuter Program
- $100 non-refundable application fee
- $3,000 tuition, course materials, activities (transportation to and from UC San Diego is not included)
Academic Connections Acceptance
Academic Connections - Online Courses
Students can register for courses automatically. They will not need to wait 3-5 business days as they normally would for the commuter program.
Academic Connections - Commuter Program
Program information will be e-mailed to all students accepted to Academic Connections. Students will be notified within 5-7 days of submitting their applications. The student will receive a Student Handbook that should be reviewed with parents and the last page signed and returned to Academic Connections in a timely manner.
Academic Connections - Cancellation/Refund Policies
Online Courses Cancellation Policy
Students will have up until July 7th, 2022 to request a cancellation and receive a full refund.
No refunds will be provided after July 7th, 2022.
Commuter Program Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason prior to April 8,
Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason April 9- June 3,
Refunds for cancellation or withdrawal after June 3,
All refund requests must be made in writing to Maysoon Dong, Associate Director, UCSD Pre-College Programs
Academic Connections International Students - Tuition and Program Fees
International students interested in the online program will only have to pay the online course fees and the optional SAT Test Prep fee.
Note: The program fees below refer to the residential program only, which has been cancelled for Summer 2022.
- Application Fee: $200 USD (nonrefundable)
- Tuition: $6,300 USD (this price includes all tuition and fees, activities, on-campus housing and meals in dormitories with American students and chaperones on all field trips and in residence with the students at all times)
- International Student Service Fee: $175 USD
- UC San Diego Extension Medical Insurance: $135 USD
- SAT Workshop: $100 USD
International Student Application
- Apply through Academic Connections International.
- American citizens living in foreign countries apply through the application process as listed above and do not need to apply through Academic Connections International. Domestic Applications fees and Domestic tuition rates apply.