Bioengineering Scholar High School Immersion Program (BE-SHIP)

Students enrolled in the home lab (online) format will receive laboratory kits shipped directly to their designated address; these kits are included in the tuition fee and may be provided on a loan basis. To remain in good standing and maintain eligibility for future UC San Diego Research Scholars programs, all loaned materials must be returned promptly upon course completion. Students should also anticipate an estimated out-of-pocket cost of approximately $50 for locally sourced miscellaneous supplies.

International applicants are advised that additional shipping fees may apply. Furthermore, due to customs regulations in certain countries, some students may encounter restrictions that prevent the delivery of required materials. Nevertheless, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply, as individual circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Fall, Winter and Spring Cancellation/Refund Policies:

• Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason must be requested 15 business days BEFORE the course start date will receive a full refund 
• Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason WITHIN 5-15 business days to the start date will receive 50% refund  
• Refunds for cancellation or withdrawal up 5 business days of the course start date will only be issued for serious illness (doctor's certificate is required) or extenuating circumstances only. Tuition is not refunded for students who are dismissed from the program or who leave because of homesickness, behavioral issues, or failure to comply with covid policies.  
• For courses with pre-requisites of a prior course and/or instructor permission, a full refund will be provided if continuation is not allowed.  

You must submit an official drop request through your Triton Student System account. Notifying your instructor, emailing an administrative office, or not attending is not an official drop.

Please note: You are required to submit a written drop request if the class has not posted to your student account. You will receive a confirmation of your request. Refunds will take approximately 4-6 weeks to process. Refunds are issued in the same method of payment (check or charge) of payment to UC Regents.

Summer Cancellation/Refund Policies

• Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason 6 weeks prior to the start date will receive a full refund 
• Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason 4 weeks prior to the start date will receive 50% refund  
• Refunds for cancellation or withdrawal within 4 weeks prior to the start of the program  will only be issued for serious illness (doctor's certificate is required) or extenuating circumstances only. Tuition is not refunded for students who are dismissed from the program or who leave because of homesickness. 
• For courses with pre-requisites of a prior course and/or instructor permission, a full refund will be provided if continuation is not allowed.  

You must submit an official drop request through your Triton Student System account. Notifying your instructor, emailing an administrative office, or not attending is not an official drop.

Please note: You are required to submit a written drop request if the class has not posted to your student account. You will receive a confirmation of your request. Refunds will take approximately 4-6 weeks to process. Refunds are issued in the same method of payment (check or charge) of payment to UC Regents.