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Programs›LMU Pre-College Programs: Environmental Science: The Living City
Overview

A two-week residential pre-college program exploring urban ecosystems and field ecology through hands-on research at the Ballona Wetlands in Los Angeles. Students engage in daily lectures, lab work, field research, and artistic components while studying environmental science topics including climate change, biodiversity, and habitat conservation.

At a glance
Deadline
Mar 15124 days
Sessions
Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $6,500
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Online Application
Required
Personal Essay
Required with prompt provided on website
Letter of Recommendation
From teacher or counselor
High School Transcripts
Required
Application Fee
$65 non-refundable
TOEFL Scores
Required for international applicants whose primary language is not English
Cost & sessions
Program cost of $6,500 includes tuition for two-week non-credit course, on-campus housing, meals, course materials, campus recreation facilities access, class field trips, and two weekend social trips. Application fee: $65 (non-refundable).
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Last scraped 2026-09-04 · https://summer.lmu.edu/ecology