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UCLA Summer Sessions: Startup UCLA Summer Institute
Overview
An online, self-paced entrepreneurship program with two tracks: AI-Enabled Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship Institute. Students develop either an AI-powered prototype or a mission-driven social venture over 5–10 modules.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun
Formats
Online
Location
Online
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,500
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive; minimum 3.0 GPA required; decisions within approximately three weeks
Application requirements
Transcript
Unofficial transcript from grade 9 to present with minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Essays
Two short essays (250 words or fewer each) and one optional essay (125 words or fewer)
Interest
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, or social impact
Self-Paced Learning
Ability to work independently in self-paced online environment
Cost & sessions
AI-Enabled Entrepreneurship: $1,500 (includes online instructional programming and course materials). Social Entrepreneurship Institute: $2,000 (includes online instructional programming and course materials). Summer 2027 in-person tuition/fees not yet announced.
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