Before You Apply
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Research the courses you would like to take from the Course Schedule.
- Note the Class # (5-digit number) for the class of your choice.
- 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.
- Submit an application online beginning February 13, 2017.
After You Apply
- Please do not submit a second application if you need to change information or feel there is a problem, as it will delay the processing of your application and may prevent you from enrolling in classes. Contact our office at summer@berkeley.edu if you need assistance.
- Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your CalNet ID.
- Log in to CalCentral and enroll in full-time units and pay the full fee with a credit card.
- Log in to CalCentral and submit the International VSIS form (I-20 request).
- In CalCentral follow instructions to upload your photo in order to be issued a Cal 1 Card. Your Cal 1 Card is your official campus photo identification.
- Log in to your Cal 1 Card account and review/accept the agreement for the Clipper Card. The Clipper Card allows you to access the Class Pass for unlimited ridership privileges on AC Transit bus lines.
- 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 a F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
- Please note that changing your class schedule after your I-20 has been issued may invalidate your I-20. You will not be able to enter the US if the start-date on your I-20 does not match your Summer Session start-date. Contact Summer Sessions before making any changes to your schedule.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
-
Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Obtain proof of health insurance.
- Check your most up-to-date class schedule from the 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 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 your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
-
Confirm the grading option for your courses.
- Log in to CalCentral and confirm any outstanding balance or available refund.
- 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 attend another U.S. institution.
- Research the courses you would like to take from the Course Schedule.
- Note the Class # (5-digit number) for the class of your choice.
- 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.
- Submit an application online beginning February 13, 2017.
After You Apply
- Please do not submit a second application if you need to change information or feel there is a problem, as it will delay the processing of your application and may prevent you from enrolling in classes. Contact our office at summer@berkeley.edu if you need assistance.
- Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your CalNet ID.
- Log in to CalCentral and enroll in full-time units and pay the full fee with a credit card.
- Log in to CalCentral and submit the International VSIS form (I-20 request).
- In CalCentral follow instructions to upload your photo in order to be issued a Cal 1 Card. Your Cal 1 Card is your official campus photo identification.
- Log in to your Cal 1 Card account and review/accept the agreement for the Clipper Card. The Clipper Card allows you to access the Class Pass for unlimited ridership privileges on AC Transit bus lines.
- 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 a F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
- Please note that changing your class schedule after your I-20 has been issued may invalidate your I-20. You will not be able to enter the US if the start-date on your I-20 does not match your Summer Session start-date. Contact Summer Sessions before making any changes to your schedule.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
-
Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Obtain proof of health insurance.
- Check your most up-to-date class schedule from the 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 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 your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
-
Confirm the grading option for your courses.
- Log in to CalCentral and confirm any outstanding balance or available refund.
- 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 attend another U.S. institution.
- Please do not submit a second application if you need to change information or feel there is a problem, as it will delay the processing of your application and may prevent you from enrolling in classes. Contact our office at summer@berkeley.edu if you need assistance.
- Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your CalNet ID.
- Log in to CalCentral and enroll in full-time units and pay the full fee with a credit card.
- Log in to CalCentral and submit the International VSIS form (I-20 request).
- In CalCentral follow instructions to upload your photo in order to be issued a Cal 1 Card. Your Cal 1 Card is your official campus photo identification.
- Log in to your Cal 1 Card account and review/accept the agreement for the Clipper Card. The Clipper Card allows you to access the Class Pass for unlimited ridership privileges on AC Transit bus lines.
- 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 a F-1 or J-1 visa stamp.
- Please note that changing your class schedule after your I-20 has been issued may invalidate your I-20. You will not be able to enter the US if the start-date on your I-20 does not match your Summer Session start-date. Contact Summer Sessions before making any changes to your schedule.
Before You Arrive at UC Berkeley
-
Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Obtain proof of health insurance.
- Check your most up-to-date class schedule from the 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 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 your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
-
Confirm the grading option for your courses.
- Log in to CalCentral and confirm any outstanding balance or available refund.
- 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 attend another U.S. institution.
- Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
- Obtain proof of health insurance.
- Check your most up-to-date class schedule from the 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 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 your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
-
Confirm the grading option for your courses.
- Log in to CalCentral and confirm any outstanding balance or available refund.
- 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 attend another U.S. institution.
- 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 your first classes.
- Buy textbooks.
Before You Leave UC Berkeley
-
Confirm the grading option for your courses.
- Log in to CalCentral and confirm any outstanding balance or available refund.
- 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 attend another U.S. institution.
- Confirm the grading option for your courses.
- Log in to CalCentral and confirm any outstanding balance or available refund.
- 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 attend another U.S. institution.