The Transfer-to-Excellence (TTE) Summer Research Program is a competitive summer internship for California community college students. This is a residential program consisting of nine-weeks of hands-on research experience in the laboratories of UC Berkeley science and engineering professors. TTE interns also participate in enrichment activities to enhance their preparation and confidence to transfer to a four-year university and pursue a career that applies their technical education. This program is jointly funded by an NSF REU Site grant, the Hopper Dean Foundation, and the College of Engineering.

Transfer-to-Excellence has a competitive application process. Applications not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not be reviewed by the admissions committee.

• No prior research experience required
• Enrolled in a California community college at the time of application.

• High school students in dual-enrollment programs will not be considered.
• 3.0 grade point average or higher for science, engineering, and math courses
• Will have completed two semester calculus courses, or three quarter calculus courses, by June 9, 2024. May be fulfilled by AP or IB test scores
• Will have completed three science or engineering courses, one of which has a laboratory component, by June 9, 2024. May be fulfilled by AP or IB test scores
• Will return to a community college in California in Fall 2024
• Will apply for transfer admission to a baccalaureate program in science or engineering in Fall 2024 (for Fall 2025 start)
• At least eighteen years of age by April 1, 2024
• Due to funding restrictions, international students utilizing F-1 of J-1 visas are unfortunately not eligible for this program

• Undocumented students are encouraged to apply
• Community college students who receive financial aid, are the first in their family to go to college, are women, are veterans, and/or are members of other communities underrepresented in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.