2026 PATH Summer Academy Application
Are you a Transfer Student in the Arts and Humanities? Apply to get an early start by taking two classes (8 units) for free, be part of workshops to learn about different UC San Diego resources, learn to navigate the campus, and make new friends
About
PATH (Preparing Accomplished Transfers to the [arts and] Humanities) is a collaborative initiative between the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of California San Diego and the San Diego Community College District. Developed with generous grant funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and sustained with additional donors, the program aims to build a pipeline of support for transfer students, encouraging success transitioning to the university, while studying on campus and in careers beyond.
The PATH program is multifaceted. Notable components at UC San Diego include:
- The Summer Academy
- The Ph.D. Integrated Fellowship Initiative
- Faculty Connections
Visit the PATH Website to Learn More!
PATH is a collaborative initiative between the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego, and local community colleges that aims to support students in their transition to UC San Diego. To learn more about how the program benefits students, click below.
Summer Academy
The PATH Summer Academy is a free 5-week academic transition program for transfer students accepted into UC San Diego with a major in the arts or humanities. The program occurs in the summer following the students acceptance and includes two academic courses, resource workshops, peer mentorship, social activities, and more. Students graduate the summer program better prepared to manage the academic demands of the university, aware of available resources and equipped with a strong community of support.
Ph.D Fellowship
The PATH Ph.D. Integrated Fellowship is a year-long program for current Ph.D. students at UC San Diego, studying in the humanities, with an interest in careers at the community college level. The program focuses on career development and includes professional mentorship at both the university and community college level, among other opportunities.
Faculty Connections
The PATH program works to foster fruitful connections between faculty at UC San Diego and the San Diego Community College District, in support of student success. Events and opportunities are offered to increase collaboration between the institutions and to strengthen the pipeline of arts and humanities transfer students into the university.
PATH Program Gets $3M Boost
The PATH program invites faculty and students to reflect upon personal and collective values while working together to advance the common good. Students will emerge fully prepared to succeed in diverse career fields ranging from public service and education to health and policy.
In the News: UC San Diego Welcomes the Newest Tritons
Katrina Khinda (she/her)
Literatures in English
Third-year transfer student
Why she chose UC San Diego: I chose UC San Diego for its esteemed and reputable faculty who can provide me with the educational strength to succeed in my career. I hope to teach in UC San Diego’s Department of Literature and connect with professors and students in the same field.
I am grateful for my mentor Meaghan Baril, who I met through the Preparing Accomplished Transfer to the Humanities (PATH) program. PATH is a collaboration between San Diego Community College District and the School of Arts and Humanities that supports students throughout their transfer process. Meaghan was a PhD candidate in UC San Diego’s Department of Literature and now teaches at a San Diego community college. Her knowledge of the department and career goals led me to decide that UC San Diego was the place for me. I am forever grateful for her guidance in my application process and throughout my educational journey.