Institute of Engineering in Medicine

How to Enroll

STEP ONE: Create a student account

Take a moment to create an account in the student's name. Do not use your student's school emai. Proceed to STEP TWO if you have created an account previously.
NOTE: Parents/guardians, if you are enrolling multiple students into the program, please create separate accounts for each student, and ensure you are logged into each student's account when processing enrollment.

Create an account

STEP TWO: Add course offering to shopping cart

Please visit the enrollment page linked here: Fundamentals of Neurosciences: Health and Diseaseption Enrollment to choose how you want your course(s) graded. If you don’t choose a grading option, the default grading option of Pass/No Pass will be assigned.

• Letter Grade: A grade between A+ and F reflects your performance in the course and is included in your grade point average (GPA) calculation. A passing grade counts toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
• Pass/No Pass: A grade of P or NP reflects whether you have passed the course, but does not otherwise indicate your performance. These grades are not included in your GPA calculation; however a P (passing) grade counts toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
• Not for Credit: A grade of “NFC” reflects that you were enrolled in the course but does not indicate your performance. This grade appears on your transcript, but is not included in your GPA calculation and is not counted toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.

You may change your grading option at any time before the final class meeting (by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the published end date for online courses) or before final grades are posted, whichever comes first. To learn how to change your grading option please visit the Student Services website linked here: Changing Grading Option

STEP FOUR: Agree to the terms and conditions and check out

Please be sure to click the bottom acknowledging that you have read and understand the UC San Diego Extended Studies Terms & Conditions and Student Conduct Policies regarding registration, fees, and refunds. This will allow you to check out. 

STEP FIVE: Pay

You will be directed to the checkout website, Transact. Here you will be able to choose your method of payment. 

Complete the authorization form for each enrolled student. Authorization forms are linked here: Research Scholars Online Authorization Form

• Enrollment Deadline: January 3, 2026* 
  *Enrollment is subject to closing earlier than the date listed above should the program meet enrollment capacity. 

Who can apply? 
Can international students attend?
Where is the course located? 
How do I request a transcript? 
Is financial aid available?
Are there payment plans available? 
What are 90000 level pre-college units? 

Who can apply? 
Students in grades 8 through 12, as well as community college students with a strong interest and enthusiasm for STEM disciplines, are encouraged to apply.

Can international students attend? 
Yes. 

Where is the course located? 
This course is delivered entirely online, with all sessions conducted live via Zoom.

How do I request a transcript? 

For instructions on how to order a transcript, please click here. If you’ve never ordered transcripts through Parchment before, you will need to register for a Parchment account. Details can be found from the link above.  All transcripts will be printed and delivered by one of the methods listed here. Transcript requests are processed by Student Services. Should you have any questions, please contact them at unex-reg@ucsd.edu.

You can also view/download your grade report by logging in your MyExtension here.

Is financial aid available? 

UC San Diego Research Scholars is a self-supporting program that does not receive State or Federal funding. Consequently, financial aid and institutional grants are not available to participants. Students are encouraged to consult with their school counselors and explore community-based resources for external scholarship opportunities. For more information, please refer to the Scholarships section of our website.

 Are there payment plans available? 

Yes, payment plans can be requested up to two months prior to the course start date. Payment plans will be monthly payments broken down evenly up until the final month prior to the course start date. To request a payment plan, please email precollege@ucsd.edu providing the students name, PID, email address, and course name.  

What are 90000 level pre-college units?

Courses numbered 90000-99999 are non-credit-bearing, pre-college-level courses designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore academic interests or prepare for college admission. Research Scholars pre-college units may be transferable for secondary school credit at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students should discuss the transferability of individual courses with the registrar of their secondary school prior to enrolling.

• Cancellation or withdrawal requests submitted at least two weeks prior to the course start date will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made within seven days of the course start date will receive a 50% refund.
• Tuition will not be refunded for students who are dismissed from the program or who withdraw due to homesickness, behavioral concerns, or failure to adhere to program policies.
• For courses with prerequisites and/or instructor approval requirements, a full refund will be issued if the student is not approved to continue.

Requests must be sent to precollege@ucsd.edu. Refunds will take approximately four to six weeks for process.