SUMMER 2024 APPLICATION COMING WINTER 2023.
- Applications have closed for SUMMER 2023
- Application deadline for GELS Programs: COMING IN WINTER FOR SUMMER 2024
- Fees for GELS Programs
- $100 non-refundable application fee for all locations.
- GELS - Hawai'i: $3,600 includes course materials, room, all meals, ground transportation and activities. (Does not include airfare)
GELS - Arizona: $3000 includes course materials, room, all meals, ground transportation and activities. (Does not include airfare)
GELS - Washington DC: $4800 includes course materials, room, all meals, ground transportation and activities. (Includes airfare from San Diego to Washington DC only.
Be sure to ask about our payment plan option!
Email: academicconnections@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 534-0804 | Fax: (858) 534-7385
How To Apply
Step One: Create a Student Account
Please take a moment to create an account in the student's name. Proceed to Step Two if you have created an account previously.
Please watch this video if you need help with creating a student account.
Step Two: Pay the Application Fee
GELS Programs
You will be directed to the UC San Diego Extension payment gateway to pay the appropriate application fee.
Please watch this video if you need additional help with paying the application fee and filling out the application.
Step Three: Fill Out and Submit Your Application
After payment, you will reach a confirmation page with a link to the application. Please click on the application link.
You will need to fill out the application in its entirety. You will need to download all the forms needed - teacher recommendation, authorization forms and medical form (as appropriate). You will also need to obtain and upload your latest "unofficial" transcript and your latest head shot photo. Once you have uploaded all of your filled out and signed documents, you can submit your completed application to the program for review.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be able to save and return to your application until you are ready to submit it with all of the required documents.
Other Program Information
GELS Tuition and Program Fees
GELS - Hawai'i
$100 non-refundable application fee
$3,600 tuition, course materials, room, meals, ground transportation and activities (Does not include airfare to and from Hawaii)
GELS - Arizona
$100 non-refundable application fee
$3,000 tuition, course materials, room, meals, ground transportation and activities (Does not include airfare)
GELS - San Diego/Washington, DC
$100 non-refundable application fee
$4,800 tuition, course materials, room, meals, ground transportation and activities (Includes airfare from San Diego to Washington, DC only)
GELS Acceptance
GELS Cancellations/Refund Policies
Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason prior to April 6,
Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason April 7 - April 21, 2023 will receive 25% tuition refund
Refunds for cancellation or withdrawal after April 24,
All refund requests must be made in writing to Maysoon Dong, Program Manager, UCSD Pre-College Programs