CSU AI SUMMER CAMP 2026
One week. Real challenges. Skills that launch careers.
Spend a week at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo building AI solutions to real problems facing CSU campuses. No prior AI experience needed — just curiosity and drive. You’ll learn by doing, working on a mentored team alongside students from across the CSU system.
July 12 – 17, 2026 | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
WHAT YOU GET
Free everything — Lodging, meals, and the full camp experience at no cost
5 practical AI skills — Patterns you can apply in any field, any major
A portfolio project — Build and pitch a working prototype in one week
A statewide network — Connect with 100 students from across the CSU
5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN
Understanding and using automated AI systems — Build systems that connect tools and data sources to complete tasks automatically
Talking to AI in the right way — Write effective prompts that get reliable, useful results from any AI tool
Citable chatbots grounded in great data — Create AI assistants that answer questions accurately using real institutional data, with sources
Calling AI models for real tasks — Summarize documents, parse data, generate content, apply decision frameworks
Responsible vibe coding — Use AI-assisted development to build working apps, dashboards, and tools
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Current CSU undergraduate or graduate student
Any major, any background
Passionate about technology and solving real problems
KEY DATES
| Application Deadline | April 24, 2026 @ 5 p.m. PST |
| Acceptance Notification | May 1, 2026 |
| Camp Week | July 12 – 17, 2026 |
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100 spots. All expenses covered. You just get here.
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