Silicon Valley Program

Companies like Google, Apple, and eBay are as much about entrepreneurship as they are about technology, and individuals with a liberal arts education help to drive innovative cultures in this global hotspot. The mission of the Silicon Valley Program (SVP) is to provide the students of the Claremont Colleges with an off-campus study alternative that marries the liberal arts to challenges facing technology firms in Silicon Valley.

CMC students visit the Google campus in San Francisco
CMC students visit the Google campus in San Francisco

Students on the program will explore theoretical organizational structures and will apply classroom lessons to the daily tasks associated with an internship in technology. Students will meet corporate executives—and early-career professionals—who will provide less formal insights into current challenges.

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Academic Calendar for 2012-2013

  • March 12 - 16, 2012

    Spring Break

  • March 22, 2012

    SVP Orientation Meeting #1
    6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location TBD

  • April 18, 2012

    SVP Orientation Meeting #2
    6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location TBD

  • May 1, 2012

    SVP Orientation Meeting #3
    6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location TBD

  • May 3 - 4, 2012

    Reading Days

  • May 7 - 11, 2012

    Final Exams

  • May 12, 2012

    Commencement

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Cost of Attending SVP

Amounts for 2012-2013 in US Funds

  • Tuition $21,920

    Based on CMC's semester tuition charges for the fiscal year.

  • Room $3,690

    Based on CMC's semester double room charge for the fiscal year.

  • Board

    Not charged by the program. Budget food costs of approximately the cost of a semester board at 12 meal plan, plus about 15% for cost of living adjustment between Claremont and Mountain View. This amount will vary depending upon the interhship each student secures.

  • Student Fees $150

    Nominal fees may be charged to offset the costs of various events. Budget $150 per student.

  • Travel to SVP

    Not charged by the program. Cost will vary, depending upon the student's location prior to the program. Please budget wisely.

  • Travel within SVP

    Not charged by the program. Ground transportation may be considerable, depending upon distance of internship from residence, and mode of transportation. Please budget wisely.

  • Total $25,760+

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