Eligibility
Berkeley Summer Sessions is open to a wide variety of students, including UC Berkeley degree-seeking students, students from other UC campuses, visiting students from around the U.S. and the world as well as the general public.
UC Berkeley students are eligible to enroll in Summer Sessions courses.
Eligibility for non-UC Berkeley students:
- Must be 18 years 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 (see below)
Pre-College Scholars Program
High school students who are 16 and 17 years old are eligible to apply via our Pre-College Scholars Program. Please do not complete the general Summer Sessions application.
How to Apply
UC Berkeley Students
UC Berkeley students can add summer classes in CalCentral.
Applications are closed for Summer 2025. Check back in December for the Summer 2026 class schedule.
UC Students from Other Campuses
UC students from other campuses add summer classes through our application portal.
Applications are closed for Summer 2025. Check back in December for the Summer 2026 class schedule.
Visiting Students, All Other Students & General Public
There is a $25 application fee for non-UC students.
Applications are closed for Summer 2025. Check back in December for the Summer 2026 class schedule.
2026 Application Deadlines
Special programs may have different application deadlines.
| Type of Student | Session A | Session B | Session C | Session D | Session E | Session F | Session 12W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Students | Need I-20 from UC Berkeley | April 15 | April 29 | May 13 | May 27 | June 17 | May 27 | April 15 |
| Does Not Need I-20 from UC Berkeley | May 20 | June 3 | June 16 | June 30 | July 22 | June 30 | May 20 | |
| All Other Students & General Public | May 20 | June 3 | June 16 | June 30 | July 22 | June 30 | May 20 | |
Application Deadline for Pre-College Scholars Programs
Apply for our Pre-College Scholars Program here.
- Non-credit tracks: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Residential track: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Virtual track: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Commuter track: Monday, June 1, 2026
Visa Document Submission Deadline for International Students
| No Data | Session A | Session B | Session C | Session D | Session E | Session F | Session 12W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit Required Documents for I-20 | April 17 | May 1 | May 15 | May 29 | June 18 | May 29 | April 17 |