10,000 Degrees Institute

The 10,000 Degrees Institute is a college success program that focuses on supporting seniors with financial need to matriculate to and through college. We firmly believe in supporting students in reaching their full potential regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, documentation status, or socioeconomic background.

Your College Experience Starts this Summer

The 10,000 Degrees Summer Intensive: a *FREE* virtual summer camp where high school students get to explore what life is like for a college student through a series of workshops and cohort bonding activities.

Can students participate in other “college access” programs at the same time?

If a student participates in another college access program that provides similar services to 10,000 Degrees, then the student might not be eligible for year round support by 10,000 Degrees Fellows on campus but can participate in the Summer Intensive

When is the priority deadline to register?

The priority registration is March 12th

What is the 10,000 Degrees Summer Intensive?

The 10,000 Degrees Summer Intensive: a *FREE* virtual summer camp where high school students get to explore what life is like for a college student through a series of workshops and cohort bonding activities.

When is this year’s Summer Intensive?

The Intensive will take place for Marin County EXCEPT Tomales High School students July 19th – July 23rd.

Sonoma County & Tomales students Intensive will take place July 26th – July 30th.

What happens after the Summer Intensive?

Students receive *FREE* year-round support from a near-peer mentor (Fellow) during senior year, continuing through college graduation. This includes help with college applications, financial aid, and scholarships. Students are expected to attend weekly meetings where they focus on matriculation steps.