Summer program
ROAR Academy
UC Berkeley FHL Vive Center for Enhanced Reality
A two-week in-person program where high school students learn Python, autonomous driving algorithms, and machine learning through a simulation competition.
2027 application deadline
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The exact 2027 deadline has not been confirmed here. Check the official page before making plans.
Details
| Cost | Paid · $2,200. $50 non-refundable application fee; 2026 tuition is $2,200.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceTuition: $2,200 (includes daily lunch and snacks) · View evidenceApplication Fee: $50 (non-refundable) Tuition: $2,200 (includes daily lunch and snacks) · View evidenceApplication Fee: $50 (non-refundable) Tuition: $2,200 (includes daily lunch and snacks) |
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| Financial aid | OfferedSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceFor families who demonstrate financial need, the ROAR Academy awards full scholarships. |
| Format | CommuterSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceSessions are taught in person on the UC Berkeley campus. |
| Location | Berkeley, CASource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceSessions are taught in person on the UC Berkeley campus. |
| Current grade | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidencestudents who are entering grades 10-12 in the fall work with UC Berkeley faculty |
| Eligibility | Advanced high school students entering grades 10–12 in fall; California residents for the 2026 program; basic Python programming background expected.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceStudents are expected to have sufficient background on basic computer programming in the Python language. |
| Program dates | July 6 – July 17, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceThe 2026 ROAR Academy program will only feature one session from July 6 – July 17, 2026. |
| Applications open | Not stated |
| 2027 deadline | Not posted yet |
| Last cycle’s date | Not stated |
Checked 2026-10-28. Last cycle’s costs and dates are labeled where applicable. Program pages can change. How we check facts ↗