Students are housed with one roommate in Birnkrandt Hall on the USC campus. In addition to a specific seminar, each student will have the opportunity to sign up for a mini-course dealing with completing the College Application Process. This mini-course assists students with the task of completing college applications, essays, interviews and recommendations. In addition to the academics work, students will have the opportunity to visit some of the attractions that Southern California has to offer. Please contact us for further information.
Financial aid is available.
The program is designed to meet the needs of average and above average students who want to enrich their intellectual experiences beyond those offered in the traditional school environment. The activity-based, residential program is based in the interior of Catalina Island and the surrounding waters. Building a community of young women scientists is accomplished through team projects in instructional and recreational activities and mentoring. Opportunities are provided for students to interact with undergraduate and graduate students studying various aspects of the sciences as well as women in careers in environmental, biological and physical sciences.