Fall 2026 Algorithm & AI Boot Camp

Fall 2026 Algorithm & AI Boot Camp

Programming Boot Camp will be held in-person on Saturdays during Fall 2026 semester.

Fee waivers may be available for non-GGC students who meet academic criteria (GPA of 3.3 or higher).

Prepare Students for Success in Programming Courses
Group students who have been exposed to programming (Java or Python) and want a refresher to prepare for other IT classes
Facilitate student engagement with peers, faculty, and industry professionals
Offer industry insights and professional development through guest speakers and field trips.

Tentative Schedule
Day	Time	Activity
Day 1	8:30 - 9:00 am	Breakfast (A1940)
	9:00 - 9:30 am	Pre-Test
	9:30 - 11:15 am	Programming 1
	11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Guest Speaker
	12:30 - 1:00 pm	Lunch
	1:15 - 3:15 pm	Programming 2
	3:20 - 3:50 pm	Guest Speaker
	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Ice-cream social + round table mentoring
Day 2	8:30 - 9:00 am	Breakfast (A1940)
	9:00 - 11:15 am	Programming 3
	11:15 am - 12:00 pm	Lunch (A1940)
	12:00 - 2:30 pm	Programming 4
	2:45 - 3:50 pm	Guest Speaker
	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Ice-cream social + round table mentoring (TBA)
Day 3	8:30 - 9 am	Breakfast (A1940)
	9 - 11:00 am	Programming 5
	11:00 - 12:30 pm	Special Topic
	12:30 - 1:10 pm	Lunch
	1:15 - 2:15 pm	Post-Test and Post Survey
	2:30 - 3:30 pm	Keynote Speaker
	3:30 - 4:30 pm	Alumni Panel: Insights & Experiences
	4:30 - 5:00 pm	Closing Ceremony

Upcoming Boot Camps

Boot Camp #1: January 2025 - Intermediate and Advanced Java
Boot Camp #2: May 2025 - Python
Boot Camp #3: July 2025 - Java I & II
Mini Boot Camp A: September and October 2025 - Code & Connect: Java Meets Raspberry Pi
Boot Camp #4: Fall 2025 (3 Saturdays in October) - JavaScript

Note: Expansion of the bootcamp program has been generously supported by a two-year grant from Google LLC.