Before You Apply
- Determine if you are an international student eligible to temporarily take classes at UCB.
- Research courses from the Class Schedule (five-digit Class# from the class description is needed to enroll– be sure to write this number down).
- Read the sections on our website on Fees, Refund Policy, Deadlines and Academic Policies.
- Read the information regarding the English Proficiency Requirement.
- Read the section on Visa Information.
How to Apply
- Visit the application page and follow the submission instructions.
- Once your application is processed, use the instructions you receive via email to create your UC Berkeley login (CalNet ID). Please allow 2-3 days to receive email instructions.
- Log in to the student information system (CalCentral) and enroll in full-time units and pay total amount due. (Tip: find the “Tasks” list in the CalCentral dashboard). Once you’ve paid for your classes, you are confirmed as a Summer Sessions student.
Apply for summer courses today!
After You Apply
- Apply for I-20 visa document (look for “VSIS Form” on “Tasks” list in CalCentral dashboard).
- Log in to CalCentral and follow instructions to upload your photo for your UC Berkeley photo ID (Cal 1 Card) and accept the transit pass (Clipper Card) agreement.
- Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) document.
- Pay your SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) Fee on the SEVIS fee processing website.
- Make an appointment with a US Embassy or Consulate in your area to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Secure proof of health insurance.
- Review your most up-to-date class schedule in CalCentral.
- Research the airport (San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport) and available ground transportation options to Berkeley.
- Make sure you have your I-20/DS-2019 and passport in your carry-on luggage. Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage.
After You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Check into your summer housing and obtain the complete address of your local residence.
- Complete the mandatory Online Arrival Confirmation process.
- Go to the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your photo ID.
- Attend the Welcome Reception for your session.
- Attend your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
- Make friends and explore the Bay Area!
- For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.
- Determine if you are an international student eligible to temporarily take classes at UCB.
- Research courses from the Class Schedule (five-digit Class# from the class description is needed to enroll– be sure to write this number down).
- Read the sections on our website on Fees, Refund Policy, Deadlines and Academic Policies.
- Read the information regarding the English Proficiency Requirement.
- Read the section on Visa Information.
How to Apply
- Visit the application page and follow the submission instructions.
- Once your application is processed, use the instructions you receive via email to create your UC Berkeley login (CalNet ID). Please allow 2-3 days to receive email instructions.
- Log in to the student information system (CalCentral) and enroll in full-time units and pay total amount due. (Tip: find the “Tasks” list in the CalCentral dashboard). Once you’ve paid for your classes, you are confirmed as a Summer Sessions student.
Apply for summer courses today!
After You Apply
- Apply for I-20 visa document (look for “VSIS Form” on “Tasks” list in CalCentral dashboard).
- Log in to CalCentral and follow instructions to upload your photo for your UC Berkeley photo ID (Cal 1 Card) and accept the transit pass (Clipper Card) agreement.
- Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) document.
- Pay your SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) Fee on the SEVIS fee processing website.
- Make an appointment with a US Embassy or Consulate in your area to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Secure proof of health insurance.
- Review your most up-to-date class schedule in CalCentral.
- Research the airport (San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport) and available ground transportation options to Berkeley.
- Make sure you have your I-20/DS-2019 and passport in your carry-on luggage. Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage.
After You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Check into your summer housing and obtain the complete address of your local residence.
- Complete the mandatory Online Arrival Confirmation process.
- Go to the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your photo ID.
- Attend the Welcome Reception for your session.
- Attend your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
- Make friends and explore the Bay Area!
- For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.
- Visit the application page and follow the submission instructions.
- Once your application is processed, use the instructions you receive via email to create your UC Berkeley login (CalNet ID). Please allow 2-3 days to receive email instructions.
- Log in to the student information system (CalCentral) and enroll in full-time units and pay total amount due. (Tip: find the “Tasks” list in the CalCentral dashboard). Once you’ve paid for your classes, you are confirmed as a Summer Sessions student.
Apply for summer courses today!
After You Apply
- Apply for I-20 visa document (look for “VSIS Form” on “Tasks” list in CalCentral dashboard).
- Log in to CalCentral and follow instructions to upload your photo for your UC Berkeley photo ID (Cal 1 Card) and accept the transit pass (Clipper Card) agreement.
- Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) document.
- Pay your SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) Fee on the SEVIS fee processing website.
- Make an appointment with a US Embassy or Consulate in your area to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Secure proof of health insurance.
- Review your most up-to-date class schedule in CalCentral.
- Research the airport (San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport) and available ground transportation options to Berkeley.
- Make sure you have your I-20/DS-2019 and passport in your carry-on luggage. Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage.
After You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Check into your summer housing and obtain the complete address of your local residence.
- Complete the mandatory Online Arrival Confirmation process.
- Go to the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your photo ID.
- Attend the Welcome Reception for your session.
- Attend your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
- Make friends and explore the Bay Area!
- For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.
- Apply for I-20 visa document (look for “VSIS Form” on “Tasks” list in CalCentral dashboard).
- Log in to CalCentral and follow instructions to upload your photo for your UC Berkeley photo ID (Cal 1 Card) and accept the transit pass (Clipper Card) agreement.
- Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) document.
- Pay your SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) Fee on the SEVIS fee processing website.
- Make an appointment with a US Embassy or Consulate in your area to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Secure proof of health insurance.
- Review your most up-to-date class schedule in CalCentral.
- Research the airport (San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport) and available ground transportation options to Berkeley.
- Make sure you have your I-20/DS-2019 and passport in your carry-on luggage. Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage.
After You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Check into your summer housing and obtain the complete address of your local residence.
- Complete the mandatory Online Arrival Confirmation process.
- Go to the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your photo ID.
- Attend the Welcome Reception for your session.
- Attend your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
- Make friends and explore the Bay Area!
- For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.
- Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Secure proof of health insurance.
- Review your most up-to-date class schedule in CalCentral.
- Research the airport (San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport) and available ground transportation options to Berkeley.
- Make sure you have your I-20/DS-2019 and passport in your carry-on luggage. Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage.
After You Arrive at UC Berkeley
- Check into your summer housing and obtain the complete address of your local residence.
- Complete the mandatory Online Arrival Confirmation process.
- Go to the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your photo ID.
- Attend the Welcome Reception for your session.
- Attend your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
- Make friends and explore the Bay Area!
- For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.
- Check into your summer housing and obtain the complete address of your local residence.
- Complete the mandatory Online Arrival Confirmation process.
- Go to the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your photo ID.
- Attend the Welcome Reception for your session.
- Attend your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
- Make friends and explore the Bay Area!
- For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.
- Confirm the grading option for you courses in CalCentral.
- Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
- Visit the Berkeley International Office and speak to an adviser if you plan to travel after your program at UC Berkeley is finished or transfer to another U.S. institution.
- You can order your official transcript only after the grades are assigned. For more information, visit UC Berkeley’s Office of the Registrar website.