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Undergraduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

Program Tracks

Students can choose from one of the following tracks of study within STAR that suits their best interest and educational goals:

  • Academic Advancement Track: A rigorous academic plan that gives recent high school graduates the essential skills and acculturation opportunities to advance and succeed in top U.S. universities and colleges.
  • Early College Track: A one-of-a-kind UC Irvine program that provides a personalized and supportive academic environment for students in grades 10-12 to gain a transformative high school experience and engaging opportunities.  Our unique cross-enrolled program curriculum promotes students’ academic competitiveness, scholastic development, and high school diploma attainment from our partner institution.

Hear from Students About Their UCI Experience

Benefits

  • Transferrable course units through Concurrent Enrollment and Advanced Placement Exams towards your future bachelor’s degree
  • Intensive academic classes that improve your English fluency and your university study skills
  • Undergraduate Preparation Seminar and Research & Citation that are designed to increase critical thinking skills and provide a foundation for the process of academic research expected in many top US universities
  • ACTS (Authentic, Comprehensive, Targeted, Strategic) focused guidance and assistance with US university and college applications
  • Proactive college and academic advising with a significantly low student-to-counselor ratio compared to the state of California average along with student wellness support
  • Standardized test preparation for US college admission to help you reach your target score
  • UCI community engagement and involvement through planned activities
  • Interaction with prestigious UCI faculty and introduction to abundant campus resources
  • Intercultural conversation experiences with current UCI students who will meet in one-on-one or group conversational settings
  • Social events and excursions with other international and American students

Note: Participating in Undergraduate STAR is not a guarantee of admission to UCI or any other university. 


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Phone +1-949-824-5414
Email star@ce.uci.edu
 
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International Programs
UCI Division of Continuing Education
510 E. Peltason Dr
Irvine, CA 92697-5700
USA

ip@ce.uci.edu
1-949-824-5414
1-949-824-8065
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Winter Break Office Closure: Dec 19 - Jan 3

During UCI’s winter recess after December 18, DCE Student Affairs and Student Services will be available (9am-1pm Pacific), December 21 & 22 at (949) 824-5414. You may also email ip@ce.uci.edu and we will respond as soon as possible. We will resume regular hours of 9am-4pm, on Monday, January 4, 2021.