As a premiere institution, the University of California San Diego recognizes the importance of students’ leadership development. In its outreach efforts, UC San Diego strives to prepare local high school students in their steps leading to their senior year and beyond.

The UCSD Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) is designed to challenge and inspire high school students to better understand their leadership goals and aspirations.  Our unique curriculum will focus on helping students prepare for their future personal and academic successes.  It is our philosophy that any individual can identify their leadership strengths to rise to their greater potential.

Progam Highlights:

-Team challenge projects

-Senior year planning

-Connections with current undergraduate student leaders

-Insightful discussions

-Global awareness

-On-campus experience

-Official UCSD Extension certificate