Be part of Berkeley Summer Sessions

Whether you’re already here on campus or you’re visiting from across the world, we welcome you to join Berkeley Summer Sessions. Transform your summer and keep the learning going.

Get Started

Review steps that are relevant to your student type before applying.

  1. Who are you?

    Your student type will determine your next steps to apply, enroll, and join us.

  2. What would you like to study?

    Filter and sort courses by instruction type, session dates, subject, and more to find courses of interest.

  3. Review fees and policies.

    Read the sections on our website on fees, payment policies, and academic policies.

  4. Note the deadlines for your student type and session.

    Application and enrollment change deadlines vary by session date.

  5. Applications open in February.

    Once the application opens for your student type, you can submit your application. Within 48 hours of applying, you’ll receive an email with instructions to access our student portal, CalCentral.

  6. Check your email for CalCentral instructions.

    CalCentral is where you’ll find your pre-attendance task list, and can enroll in courses, submit payment and/or apply for financial aid (if you’re eligible), and map out all your summer logistics. 

Eligibility

  • Do not need to submit an application and can enroll in Summer Sessions courses via CalCentral.

  • Newly admitted Freshman and Transfer students must opt-in to the Freshman Edge or Transfer Edge program in order to enroll.
  • Newly admitted Fall Graduate Students must apply as a Visiting Student.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of your courses.
  • Non-U.S. citizens must meet the minimum English Language Proficiency Requirement.
  • Must complete the Summer Sessions application for access to enroll in summer courses.
  • All applicants must confirm their identity via a secure, automated Identity Verification process and pay an application fee.
  • If you are 16 or 17 years old must apply via our Pre-College Scholars program. Please do not complete the general Summer Sessions application.
  • High school students who are 18 years old or older must apply as a Visiting Student.

Applications

Select your student type to view application details.