Cambridge
Cambridge Scholars Program
University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England
GPA Requirements
Minimum 3.6 cumulative GPA & minimum 3.7 GPA in Option required
Length of Term
9-week term; 8 weeks of lectures
Term Dates
Early October to early/mid-December for Michaelmas (Fall) Term
Early/mid-January to mid-March for Lent (Winter) Term
Places Available
Six places are available in the Michaelmas Term and four are available in the Lent Term. Students may apply for either one or both terms, and must apply to a second program option in addition to Cambridge.
Accommodation
Students are hosted by and live at Corpus Christi College, St. John's College, St. Catharine's College, or Pembroke College. All are ancient colleges.
Coursework
The heart of the Cambridge curriculum is the tripos system. Students study in one tripos or subject that corresponds to their Caltech option. All of their courses abroad must be in the same tripos. See handout for details about coursework.
Note: Students cannot take a class that is completed in the next term. So when looking at courses for application course lists or for enrolling, make sure the class does not continue past the term you will be there.
Application Information
Please see the Application Process page for application forms for all programs.