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Why choose Cosmos?

Through challenging curricula that are both hands-on and lab intensive, COSMOS fosters its students’ interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields. Students apply to one of the four University of California’s COSMOS campuses — UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego and UC Santa Cruz.

Are You a parent of a prospective student at UC Davis?

at UC Davis. As a parent or guardian of a prospective college student, you are a key part of your student’s educational future. We want to help you learn about our university and its community so you and your family have the information you need when considering UC Davis in your college search.

Does Cosmos count as academic credit?

While academic credit is not awarded at the conclusion of the program COSMOS is considered an Academic Preparation Program for which students who participate can indicate so on their University of California admissions application. Some UC campuses give special consideration to those who have participated in COSMOS.

Can an out of State student apply to Cosmos?

Students who are not residents of California may apply, COSMOS can admit up to 20 out-of-state students each summer. Please contact the Statewide COSMOS office with questions about student residency status for application purposes.

Is COSMOS 2022 online?

A: Complete the 2022 online application that will be available at this COSMOS application website (you will be taken to the Statewide COSMOS website, which is run out of UC Davis) from January 12 – February 11, 2022.

How hard is it to get into COSMOS?

Usually, COSMOS students have a GPA of 3.5 or above. All applicants must complete an online application as well as one personal statement. You're required to have at least one teacher recommendation but a second one is highly suggested.

What is the COSMOS acceptance rate?

The demand for admission to COSMOS is strong and has been since its inception. For example, of 4,833 completed applications for summer 2019, 1,060 (22%) were admitted, and 340 (7%) were wait-listed.

Can you attend COSMOS twice?

Due to the high demand for participation in COSMOS, students who have already attended any COSMOS program are NOT eligible to apply again.

Which COSMOS cluster is most competitive?

The most popular clusters are the hardest to be accepted into, and UC Davis' COSMOS program has been the most popularly applied to one, for the biomedical science and biotechnology cluster. UC Santa Cruz's program branches into several clusters, such as marine mammals, oceanography and climate change.

Is UC COSMOS competitive?

Selection is competitive but if you don't apply, you'll never know! The program will serve around 200-225 students in multiple different STEM subject areas (clusters). Some clusters have prerequisites to ensure success in the program. UCI faculty teaching for COSMOS will review all applications.

How long is COSMOS camp?

four-weekCOSMOS is an intensive four-week summer residential program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Is COSMOS a research program?

(UCI COSMOS) COSMOS (The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) is a 4-week program for talented high school students hosted by the University of California, Irvine.

Does cosmos come back every year?

Nearly all cosmos are annuals meaning they do not come back every year. In order to have blooms every year, you will need to resow the seeds the following spring. The only exception to this rule is chocolate cosmos, cosmos atrosanguineus, which is grown like a dahlia from a tuber and is a perennial.

Does cosmos have waitlist?

Does COSMOS have a waitlist? Some programs have a waitlist, while others do not. See our Dates and Deadlines page for more information.

How big do cosmos get?

between 18 to 60 inches tallCosmos can tolerate warm, dry weather very well. They are even drought-tolerant. Depending on the variety, cosmos can grow anywhere between 18 to 60 inches tall, so plan accordingly.

How long is the Cosmos program?

four-weekCOSMOS is an intensive four-week summer residential program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

How do I apply to Cosmos?

Application CompletionComplete and submit an online application.One or two completed online recommendation(s) from a math/science teacher.Transcripts for current year and at least one preceding academic year. ... Select one campus - Students can only apply to ONE COSMOS Campus; chosen clusters must be at the same campus.More items...

How do you write a personal statement for cosmos?

Write no more than 3-4 lines per question. Just focus on a quality story narrative, your learnings, and how the experience impacted your life. A time you overcame adversity, fear of failure. The first time you experienced some life event and how it changed you.

How do you get into UC schools?

How to Apply to the UC SchoolsStep 1: Create an Account. Your step to applying to UC schools is to create an applicant account. ... Step 2: Complete the UC Application. ... Step 3: Pay Admission Fees and Submit Your Application. ... Step 4: (Optional) Complete Additional Materials.

Application and Payment Basics

Rising 8th graders (will be in 9th grade in Fall 2022) through rising 11th graders (will be in 12th grade in Fall 2022). Students who are not residents of California may apply, COSMOS can admit up to 20 out-of-state students each summer.

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Rising 8th graders (will be in 9th grade in Fall 2022) through rising 11th graders (will be in 12th grade in Fall 2022). Students who are not residents of California may apply, COSMOS can admit up to 20 out-of-state students each summer.

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Transfer Admission

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International Admission

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When are Cosmos applications due 2021?

ADMISSION. Admissions Notifications for the COSMOS Program: APRIL 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM (PDT): Offer Acceptance or Decline (no response is considered decline) to COSMOS due April 16, 2021, by 5:00 PM (PDT) If you ACCEPT your offer, a non-refundable $200 deposit must be paid by April 16, 2021, by 11:59 PM (PDT). This deposit will go toward tuition and ...

Can you attend Cosmos in 2021?

Students who are not residents of California may apply, but COSMOS can admit at most 20 out-of-state students each summer. FOR SUMMER 2021 ONLY __ Due to special circumstances, o nly students that physically reside in the United States during the 2021 activities are eligible to attend COSMOS 2021.