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Academic Pathway Programs Prospective Student Information

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UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education International Programs connects international partners with world-class learning at UC Davis. For students around the globe, we represent opportunity, access and achievement. Live in a safe and welcoming city and participate in planned social activities with other international students and local American students. Enjoy clear blue skies with 269 days of sunshine each year and a large and beautiful campus with plenty of open green space.
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Academic Engagement Track

An academic enrichment program designed for university students seeking to improve their academic skills

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Four-week Content-Based Programs

Ideal for international undergraduate and graduate students and international professionals who want an intensive learning experience in a short time frame

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Youth Programs

Experiential learning designed to give high school students the language and academic skills to succeed in undergraduate education

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Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs Quick Overview

Academic Engagement Calendar

Summer 2026

June 26 - September 4, 2026 

Fall 2026

September 25 - December 4, 2026 

Winter 2027

January 8 - March 19, 2027

Spring 2027

April 2 - June 11, 2027

*Program Fees: Application Fee: $100 (Mandatory) Tuition: $4,010 Student Services Fee: $350
(Effective Spring 2026)

Four-Week Content-Based Calendar

Summer 2026 (Session I)

July 2 – 31, 2026

Summer 2026 (Session II)

August 7 – September 4, 2026

Winter 2027 (Session I)

January 8 – February 5, 2027

Winter 2027 (Session II)

February 12 – March 12, 2027

Program Fees: Application Fee: $100 (Mandatory) Tuition: $2,010 Student Services Fee: $140

Youth - College Study Skills Calendar

Summer 2026 (Session I)

July 6-17, 2026

Summer 2026 (Session II)

July 20-31, 2026

Program Fees: Application Fee $100 Tuition: $1,400 (does not include housing)

Youth - Communication Beyond Borders Calendar

Summer 2026

July 6-31, 2026

Program Fees: Application Fee $100 Tuition: $2,114 (does not include housing)

Youth - Summer Academy Calendar

Summer 2026 

July 6-24, 2026

Program Fees: Application Fee $100 Tuition: $6,175 

Youth - Business Beyond Borders Calendar

Summer 2026

July 13-24, 2026

Program Fees: Application Fee $100 Tuition: $1,200 (does not include housing)

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