Advantages

Start Earning UCI Units

Start early and get on track to finish your degree in two years! If you have unmet general education or university requirements, or prerequisites to meet for your major, Summer is a great time to complete these courses. You may also take courses in your major or begin a minor.

Explore Campus Resources

Become familiar with the layout of the campus and learn what resources are available. More importantly, you will learn how to use these resources before the Fall rush. You’ll have exclusive access to specially designed workshops in places like the Transfer Center, the Career Center, the Learning and Academic Resource Center and the Center for International Education.

Become Involved in Research

By taking part in the Transfer Summer Start Program, you will be introduced to the UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), which assists undergraduates in ANY discipline to find research and creative on-campus opportunities with faculty or off-campus opportunities with industrial partners, national labs, and other universities. Through this collaboration, you will have the distinct advantage of understanding how to become involved in research opportunities at UCI before most Transfer Students even step foot on campus!

Meet Faculty

The program includes a series of lunches that give you the opportunity to meet with faculty in small group settings. As a transfer student, you will want to build a network early on.

Gain Confidence
& Make New Friends

Transfer Summer Success students have the unique opportunity to be part of a special group of transferring students. Imagine having a community of friends before the school year even begins! With a smaller starting group, you will be able to form cohesive friendships that could last a lifetime.