ABOUT
University of California, Berkeley is the leading public university in the country and is among the top Universities in the world. The roots of the University of California go back to the gold rush days of 1849, when the drafters of the State Constitution, required the legislature to “encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral and agricultural improvement” of the people of California. Berkeley’s reputation for academic excellence combined with its beautiful campus and Northern California location make it a unique and exciting educational experience. Its close proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area further enhances the University’s cultural opportunities for enrichment and self-discovery.
GENERAL
SIG at UC Berkeley is a Residential Program with two available sessions. A Commuter Program and Extended Commuter Program are also available.
- Choose from a wide variety of courses taught in Humanities, Math, Science, Technology, Multi-Disciplinary, Visual and Performing Arts, and Fitness and Recreation
- Experience independence within a secure environment living in a college dorm for 3 weeks (commuter option also available)
- Meet other gifted students from around the world who share common interests, abilities, and goals
Enjoy a variety of fun social activities in the evenings and excursions on the weekends
FUN FACTS!
- Alumni include Steve Wozniak, cofounder of Apple, and Beverly Cleary, a renowned children’s author.
- Over 19 million fossil samples are housed in the Berkeley museum collections.
SIG has been on campus since 2005!