Program Timeline

Program Timeline

  • First year of program
    • Winter quarter: scholars selected
    • Spring quarter: program orientation, seminars, advising and mentor selection
    • Summer #1: research experience, seminars, research symposium and GRE prep, campus visits, industry visits
    • Fall and winter quarters: research experience, seminars, advising, prepare for and present at UC LEADS state-wide symposium, apply for and attend scientific conferences, attend graduate school fairs 
  • Second year of program
    • Spring quarter: research experience, seminars, advising, GRE prep, select off-site UC mentor, prepare for and present at the Undergraduate Research Conference and other research conferences
    • Summer #2: research experience at another UC campus
    • Fall and winter quarters: GRE prep and test, seminars, advising, graduate school search and apply to graduate school
    • Spring quarter: seminars, advising, graduate school preparations, exit interviews and graduation and recognition ceremony