UCI x GATI Programs
Students currently in grades 8 - 12 may apply to the UCI x GATI Programs. GATI selects students based on a holistic review using multiple indicators beyond grades and test scores. Selected programs include online courses offered through UC Irvine’s Division of Continuing Education; students may earn U.S. academic credits through UC, when enrolled in those courses.
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Admitted students receive invitations to enjoy the unique opportunity to work in state-of-the-art research facilities and get hands-on demonstrations of advanced lab techniques (residential programs). Students selected to the programs will have a rare chance to be mentored by faculty and experts who are leaders and top authorities in their fields. For capstone projects, students will collaborate with fellow scholars from all over the globe to present or publish their research process or innovation progress.
Academic Credits
Research Programs (2-4 Credits*)
GATI’s Research Programs offer gifted and talented high school scholars the rare opportunity to engage in undergraduate level research before starting college. In addition to receiving college credits, students who successfully complete either the regular or comprehensive research tracks have the opportunity to:
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Learn from distinguished university faculty;
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Experience university research facilities;
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Publish research in academic high school journals;
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Jumpstart their research career before starting college;
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Connect with worldwide gifted and talented scholars; and
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Share research interests and passion with the world.
Selected programs include an XI 196 course offered through UC Irvine’s Division of Continuing Education; students may earn U.S. academic credits through UC, when enrolled in this course.
Program Formats
Residential Programs
GATI’s on-campus programs offer talented and hardworking students the opportunity to engage in advanced academic work while living in paradise — beautiful oceanside Orange County, California. While the focus is on rigorous academics and learning, the social-emotional connection and lasting friendships that result from living, mingling, and adventuring together with other gifted and talented students from around the world is an integral part of the GATI summer experience.
Virtual Programs
GATI’s online programs offer talented and hardworking students the opportunity to remotely engage in advanced academic work and experience research and/or innovation processes all year round from the comforts of their computer. All virtual programs are designed to foster intimacy and curated to embolden the intellectual vitality of young scholars.
