International Student Checklist | Berkeley Summer Sessions

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 and review the Summer Visiting International Tutorials.

Applications open February 16, 2021.
Visit the application page and follow the submission instructions. Documentations for English Proficiency Requirement and visa application are submitted after enrolling in classes. No documentation is needed for the application.
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 the total amount due. (Tip: complete all items on the “Tasks” list in your CalCentral dashboard). Once you’ve paid for your classes, you are confirmed as a Summer Sessions student.

Apply for I-20 visa document (look for “VSIS Form” on the “Tasks” list in your CalCentral dashboard) and submit documentation for the English Proficiency Requirement.
Set up mail forwarding from your berkeley.edu account to an email address you check daily to ensure you do not miss important communication from UC Berkeley, such as notcies regarding housing, billing, or enrollment activity.
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.

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.
Review our Preparation and Safety Tips and Safety Brochure.

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 International Welcome Reception for your session.
Attend your first classes.
Buy textbooks.
Make friends and explore the Bay Area! Attend the Summer Sessions campus events.
For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions.

Confirm the grading option for your courses in CalCentral before the grading option change deadline .
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.
Your CalNet ID expires 120 days after all of a person's affiliations with campus end. Update your profile information in CalCentral, such as mailing address, and set up forwarding from your berkeley.edu account to an email address you check daily if you haven’t done so already.