Undergraduate Admissions

Academics

Techers often find themselves learning about topics they never knew existed before they arrived at Caltech! Read here to learn more about life inside the classroom and academic exploration at the Institute.

What Even Is CNS?

the cns major

Class Field Trips Across California!

Two of the GPS core class field trips!

How I Got Away with Making Fanart for a Grade

One Genshin Impact player's experience with taking an English class taught by the Undergraduate Dean of Students.

MechE S’more Core

Some insider information and tips about sophomore year of MechE at Caltech!

ge 136c’s arizona exploration

Once a term, Caltech undergraduate (and graduate!) students have the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the southwest US.

scenes from art class!!

Art class!

My Favorite Caltech Classes So Far

7 terms in, my 3 favorite classes!

My Favorite Lab at Caltech

CNS 162 !

Fermentation Fest! (aka bacteria made our food!)

Fermentation fest! Food, microbes, and podcasts!

Three Bots, One Goal: Lessons from ME72

ME72 2025