Application

Step 1. Campuses/Clusters for 2012

You can only apply to one campus. You may select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice cluster. Click on the cluster title for a detailed course description. Asterisk (*) denotes prerequisites. Cluster sizes vary from 18-24 students. Unfortunately due to the high number of applicants, COSMOS Alumni are not eligible to apply a second year.

Step 2: Online Application

Use the Application worksheet to use as a guide.
The online application will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete if done in one sitting. Compose all your short answer responses in advance in Word.
You will need a valid email.
You will be asked to submit the names and emails of 2 math and/or science teachers whom you've asked to complete an online Recommendation Form on your behalf. An email will be sent directly to them with instructions. Download a Teacher Recommendation Form for them to prepare.

Step 3: Supporting Documents

Confirmation Page - Automatically generated when the application is complete. Must be signed by both applicant and parent/guardian.
$30 Application Fee - Check or Money Order made payable to "UC Regents" with applicant's name in the memo field. No cash. Non-refundable.
Official Transcript(s) - Including December 2011 grades, signed and sealed by school registrar. 8th graders: submit copies of 7th and 8th grade report cards. 9th graders: submit copies of 8th grade report cards plus official High School transcripts
(UCD only) STAR Results - Copy preferred. If you do not have your most recent results, check with your school counselor to obtain. If you did not take the STAR test, please include a brief note with your application.
(OPTIONAL) Financial Assistance - to be considered for Financial Assistance you must submit one of the following:
- Copy of the official letter verifying Free/Reduced lunch or TANF benefits.
- Financial Assistance Application with copies of your parents 2011 federal taxes, and/or any additional documentation needed.

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