Berkeley excellence on an accelerated timeline

Berkeley Summer Sessions courses are offered in three-, six-, eight-, ten-, or twelve-week intensive sessions. All courses are University courses and are recorded on an official Berkeley transcript.

Choose from undergraduate courses in more than 80 subjects, including engineering, social sciences, architecture, business, language studies, and more. 

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How to search the Class Schedule

Follow these steps to explore our offerings and find the courses that best fit your academic goals:

  1. Access the schedule

    Visit the Berkeley Class Schedule and select the Summer Sessions 2026 checkbox located in the left sidebar.

  2. Explore your options

    With more than 900 courses available, you can refine your search by using the header filter to Search by Department Subject or the left sidebar to filter by session, mode of instruction, class days and times, and Requirements fulfilled by the course.

  3. Refine your search

    Utilize the filters in the left sidebar to narrow your results by instruction mode, course level, schedule preferences, and more.

  4. Review course details

    Once you have filtered the list to your satisfaction, select any course to view its full description, prerequisites, instructor notes, and specific session details.

  5. Make note of the classes you want and enroll!

    After finalizing your selections, you are ready to proceed with the application and enrollment process.

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American Culture courses

Courses that meet meet the American Cultures requirement for Berkeley students.
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Special Programming

CED Design Programs

Summer programs for high school, undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
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Advising

Summer Sessions advisors are available to help you navigate your course selection process, enrollment policies, and more. View our Help Center for all your frequently asked questions or contact us.

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Determine your student type

All types of learners have access to Berkeley Summer Sessions but the steps to join vary for different populations. To ensure a smooth enrollment process, choose your student type and follow the instructions to apply.

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Course Transfer Tool

If you're visiting from another university, you can view which courses may transfer credit to your home university.

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