A WORLD CONNECTED
Track 4
IoT: Connectivity & Sensing
This 3-week course is designed to give students a hands-on introduction on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies focusing on connectivity and sensing aspects.
Imagine a world where billions of connected devices — from wearable sensors to smart farms and cities — continuously sense, communicate, and interact with their environment. This course introduces students to the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on how physical devices collect information and exchange it wirelessly to enable intelligent systems.
Students will explore how sensors and smart devices work together with modern connectivity technologies to monitor real-world systems in areas such as smart homes, healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Through interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and guided mini-projects, students will gain practical experience with sensor integration, wireless communication, and cloud-based IoT platforms. The course emphasizes connectivity technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, RFID, and GPS, as well as emerging applications shaping the connected world of tomorrow.
The course culminates in the final week with a capstone project, where students will design, build, and analyze a fully functional IoT system that leverages both hardware and software skills learned throughout the program.
Course Modality
In-Person (on campus @ UCLA)
Lecture: 9.00AM – 12.00PM (tentative)
Group Discussion: 1.00PM – 4.00PM (tentative)
Course period: Session B3 from July 13, 2026 to July 31 2026
Track 4 – Program Requirements
Coursework Prerequisites: The required prerequisite for this course is Algebra II. Familiarity with high school Physics, introductory calculus concepts, and basic probability is recommended but not required. Basic exposure to any programming language is preferred. To support inclusivity and accessibility, all necessary programming concepts will be introduced through dedicated instructional modules during the course
Recommended for high school: Grade 10 through Grade 12
Application period: February 15, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Requirements:
GPA minimum requirements: 3.5
All participants for this program must be a minimum of 15 years of age by the first day of Summer Sessions 2026 on June 22nd, with no exception
Full application and high school transcript must be submitted in the application form
Application Notice
Application decisions are reviewed and issued on a rolling basis
You’ll be notified of the application decision within 2 weeks of your submission via email
Selected applicants will receive detailed instructions regarding registration and enrollment
2 types of Enrollment Programs
– New for Summer 2026 –
Student can choose enrollment program type
&
NOW – you can apply & enroll up to TWO tracks– one in Session A & one in Session B!
For each track you are enrolled in, you can choose to attend the course either as a
“Certificate of Completion” program or “Course Credit” program.
Track Faculty Supervisor
With highly qualified PhD Teaching Assistant & Tutors
Introducing completely new track this year; with Internet of Things supervised by prof. Abari and lead by his PhD student. Prof. Abari leads an Intelligent Connectivity research group at the Computer Science department. His research interests are in:
➣ Smart Internet of Things systems across the full stack
➣ AI-driven software & applications
Certificate of Completion
➤ Program fee $3,000
➤ Registration fee $150 (non-refundable)
➤ Passing grade is required for receiving
Certificate of Completion
➤ International students will have to purchase health insurance for evidence of coverage
➤ Enrollment options are final once payment is processed. Payment confirms your selection; enrollment options cannot be changed thereafter
Course Credit
➤ Program fee $1,680
➤ BruinBill fee $2,141 (domestic students) ;$3,166 (international students)
➤ BruinBill fee breakdown (Registration fee, IEI fee, document fee…etc)
➤ International students will have additional health insurance fee
➤ Enrollment options are final once payment is processed. Payment confirms your selection; enrollment options cannot be changed thereafter
Estimated Program Fees Breakdown
Certificate of Completion Program Cost
| Domestic Students | International Students | |
| Program Fee to CSSI | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Registration fee to CSSI | $150 | $150 |
| Health Insurance fees | N/A (must provided coverage proof) | Garnett Power (self-purchase) |
| Total cost | $3,150 | $3,150 + health insurance |
Course Credit Program Cost
| Domestic Students | International Students* | |
| Program fee to CSSI | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| Fee to Summer Sessions (BruinBill) | $2,141 | $3,166 |
| Total cost | $3,821 | $4,846 |
Note:
The tables above outline the estimated fees for each track.
For International Students – there will be additional fees for applying for I-20/F-1 visa.
For Course Credit program – BruinBill fees breakdown, please visit https://summer.ucla.edu/fees-payment-and-financial-aid/
Select “Summer Courses, Summer Online, Summer Intensives”
Select “Visiting U.S. Student” or “Visiting International Student”
Select “4 units” (each track is 4 units), you will find the estimated breakdown fees.
*Please note that all fees by UCLA Summer Sessions BruinBill may be subject to change/adjustments. Additionally, a service fee will be applied by the merchant for all credit card transactions.
International Students I-20/F-1 visa & additional fees information
Additional fees may incur for:
• Health insurance coverage
• I-20/F-1 visa fees if eligible
For more information and details, please visit the the UCLA Summer Session page for International Students
Both our visiting domestic students & international students who have joined us in previous years consistently share that the immersive experiences of our summer camp program—combined with the opportunity to live and learn at a world-class research university campus—provided them with a memorable learning experience with our lead faculty, PhD students, LAs and lasting global friendships.
Key Deadlines (Certificate of Completion)
Key Deadlines (Course Credit)
Track 4 – Tentative Schedule
The schedule and syllabus are subject to change.
Enrolled students will receive updated syllabus prior to the program start date.
