We offer exciting Session D summer courses: "AMERSTD 10 (ONLINE)—New Orleans Culture," "AMERSTD 101 (ONLINE)—Harlem Renaissance" and "AMERSTD 101 (IN PERSON)—The Art of Advertising."
Thursday, March 6 | 2–4 pm | West Pauley Ballroom
Wondering what to do this summer? Join Berkeley Summer Sessions and departments across campus for our Summer Opportunities Fair on Thursday, March 6, from 2–4 pm, in the West Pauley Ballroom to learn about exciting summer options through UC Berkeley, including summer courses, study abroad, summer minors and certificates, student jobs and internships, research, volunteer and service, and more.
RSVP for a chance to win a $100 Cal Student Store gift card!
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The College of Environmental Design offers several introductory summer programs—open to both UC Berkeley and non-UC Berkeley participants—for those interested in exploring the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and environmental planning, urban design and sustainable city planning. Programs are available for high school and current college students, as well as post-baccalaureate applicants.
Berkeley Career Engagement provides appointments and resources to support current Berkeley students with their career preparation.
This is the first undergraduate program on the technical, economic, legal, environmental and social dimensions of global internet infrastructure, including data centers and subsea cables. No prior experience required. Students from all disciplines welcome. Meet experts across the data center and subsea cable industries, and learn about the impacts of AI, climate change and geopolitics on the global internet.
You could have gone almost anywhere and you chose UC Berkeley—we're so glad you did! For generations, people like you have come to Berkeley to leave their marks on the world, questioning the status quo as they think—and act—beyond themselves. Our courses and programs will activate your passions and help you develop a sharper sense of who you want to be, providing the tools you'll need along the way. Whether you want to start your own company, launch an NGO, discover your passion, or learn how to effect positive, lasting change from wherever you are, our Berkeley Changemaker community has a place and a course for you.
Learn the "language of business"—accounting. Prepare for the CPA Exam, and demonstrate your commitment to employers by completing the Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy (BCPA) program at UC Berkeley. BCPA courses focus on fundamental technical skills and real-world applications to enhance your marketability. In addition, the BCPA networking events provide you with the connections needed to enter the business world.
Berkeley Connect offers three summer mentorship programs for incoming first-years, transfers and summer bridge students. These are six-week versions of the academic-year program and perfect for new students who want to get oriented at Berkeley before classes begin.
Discover summer opportunities on campus and beyond all in one place! Come learn how to use the Discovery Opportunities Database, a centralized list of research, scholarships, internships, community service and more. We are here to help you discover the best opportunity for you!
The Berkeley Global Internships program allows you to earn academic credit while also gaining practical, project-based internship experience in a variety of industries in domestic and international locations. All majors and class levels are welcome to apply! Applications for the summer 2025 program opened in December 2024.
Summer Abroad programs are UC Berkeley courses led by UC Berkeley faculty travelling abroad over a 4–6 week period. Courses may satisfy major and/or college requirements. Program examples include “Ghana: Pan Afrikan Social Movements: Past, Present and Future” and “Chios, Greece: Mediterranean Nutrition and Food Systems.”
The Berkeley Center for Electrochemistry in Science, Engineering and Technology is hosting the Berkeley Summer Electrochemistry Academy. Senior undergraduate and graduate students will learn the electrochemistry fundamentals needed to then tackle electrochemical device engineering, spanning reactors, energy storage and energy conversion technologies. Visit our booth to learn more!
UC Berkeley Summer Sessions offers more than 600 courses in over 80 academic disciplines and is an ideal way to speed up the progress of your academic career. Sessions are three, six, eight, ten or 12 weeks in length, and classes start as early as May or as late as July. All courses carry regular academic credit and will be recorded on your Berkeley transcript.
Berkeley United in Literacy Development (BUILD) is one of the largest reading programs in the East Bay, serving over 300 students throughout the year. Our summer mentors provide academic support to elementary school students in Berkeley and Oakland, with dates ranging from early July through mid-August. Some opportunities may be available in June for units and volunteer mentors. Mentors collaborate closely with site staff to provide academic mentoring to students through one-to-one and small group activities.
Come explore summer courses in Celtic, Italian, Scandinavian and Slavic! Class topics include Irish literature, Old Norse mythology, Italian ghost stories, Armenian film and literature, Ukrainian culture and more, and fulfill R&C, L&S breadth and major/minor requirements. We offer both online and in-person classes. Stop by our table for more info!
We are offering a variety of in-person courses this summer including CHEM 1A (General Chemistry), 1AL (General Chemistry Lab), 3A (Organic Chemistry I), 3AL (Organic Chemistry I Lab), 3B (Organic Chemistry II), 3BL (Organic Chemistry Lab II), 32 (Prep for General Chemistry) and 115 (Organic Chemistry—Advanced Laboratory Methods). We also have stockroom student assistant positions that are ideal for those looking to gain experience handling chemicals, maintaining equipment and working in a laboratory environment, and Chemistry TA/uGSI positions for all offered courses.
Visit us to learn more about our summer course offerings as well as the Urban Studies major and minor!
The Cognitive Science Program is pleased to announce the new summer-only minor/certificate: Cognitive Science and the Future of Tech. This program explores how technology shapes learning, decision-making and creativity. Perfect for those interested in AI, UX, medicine or business, it equips students with the skills to navigate the evolving relationship between mind and machine.
New courses for summer 2025 include: "ENGIN 170A: Technology Leadership"—explore management and innovation at optimally organized firms; "ENGIN 170D: Technology Leadership: Entrepreneurship"—scenarios and decision-making for entrepreneurs starting scalable businesses; and "ENGIN 170E: Technology Leadership & AI"—gain understanding of AI/ML, become an AI leader, learn to manage AI projects and found AI startups.
College Writing Programs offers courses in public speaking, Reading and Composition, English as a second language through our Summer English Language Studies program, creative writing, and a joint minor/certificate in teaching English in a global context.
The Summer Minor in Digital Humanities brings students to the cutting edge of humanities scholarship. Digital Humanities offers you the skills to make your work communicable and relevant in today’s digital world—skills you’ll use as a scholar and as a professional. Come explore the possibilities with us!
"UGIS 110: Introduction to Disability Studies" focuses on the social and personal meaning of disability and chronic illness. We will explore definitions and conceptual models for the study of disability, the history of disabled people, bio-ethical perspectives, the depiction of disability in literature and the arts, public attitudes, and legal and social policies. The course will investigate the interaction of disability with social factors such as gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and class. The course is for students with and without disabilities, and may be of special interest to students preparing for careers in the health professions, education, law, architecture, social work or gerontology.
The Developing Child is an interdisciplinary, developmental science minor and certificate program focused on children from the prenatal period to age 8. Integrating research, practice and policy with problem-solving and implementation skills for the real world, the innovative coursework and practicum will enrich your approach to working with or on behalf of young children. The summer minor (UC Berkeley students) or certificate (non-UC Berkeley college students) must be completed in one summer.
The Department of Earth and Planetary Science (EPS) offers summer courses that will satisfy L&S physical science or biological science breadth requirements. EPS summer courses cover a wide variety of earth sciences, from geology and earthquakes to marine science and soil conservation. Visit our table to learn more!
Sustainability—your work, your future, your world. This five-course program takes an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability with classes in business, economics, ecology, energy, society and water. UC Berkeley undergraduates add a Sustainability minor to their transcript; others earn a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley. Gain a valuable credential and prepare to take on the most urgent issues facing the world today.
Stop by our table or visit our website to learn more about our summer course offerings! This year, we have a summer study abroad course that is being offered in London (Engl N166)!
We offer summer courses as well as a Film & Media Industries and Professions summer certificate. Visit our table or our website to learn more!
Did you know that you can use your summer financial aid for Berkeley Summer Abroad, Global Internships, the UC Education Abroad Program and for online courses? You can also use your summer financial aid to attend classes at any UC campus or at an approved exchange program with another university or college. See the summer financial aid website or visit our table for more information.
We offer Gender and Women's Studies and African American Studies summer courses. We also have a joint summer Race and the Law minor in African American Studies and Ethnic Studies, as well as a summer abroad opportunity in Ghana. We will be available for major advising and academic support.
The Department of German offers a small number of Reading and Composition (R&C) classes online! German R5B offers a survey of modern German literary, cultural and intellectual currents, as well as an introduction to argumentation and analysis. Students will examine numerous issues and questions central to defining the complexity of modern German culture. This course satisfies the second half of the R&C requirement.
Learn how you can pursue the Global Poverty and Practice minor and have the opportunity to complete a volunteer/internship experience focused on poverty and inequality either locally or abroad. Funding is available to enable students to complete this experience.
The history department will be offering multiple summer courses! Stop by our table to learn more!
Stop by to learn about IB, MCB and NEU lower and upper division summer courses, research experiences, and popular study abroad programs.
Interdisciplinary Studies (ISF) will offer three courses during summer 2025. "ISF 100I: Consumer Society and Culture," "ISF 100E: The Globalization of Rights, Values, and Laws in the 21st Century" and "ISF 100H: Introduction to Media and International Relations." Links to course descriptions may be found on our department website. Visit our table to learn more about the ISF major!
International House offers fully furnished housing with vibrant community spaces, stunning views and a prime location near campus. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, 19 meals weekly and convenient access to the amazing things Berkeley and the Bay Area have to offer. Make lasting memories this summer at International House!
The Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program is a 10-week summer research program open to all continuing UC Berkeley undergraduates in the College of Engineering or with relevant experience in design innovation. Get your Maker Pass! Access a complete toolset across wood, metal, fabric and plastic—plus amazing design specialists, tutorials and workshops, and a supply store that can get you making FAST!
Gain valuable skills for any career, today and in the future. Our hands-on curriculum offers real world experience in engaging your audience. Learn specialized reporting and writing skills, video, photography, audio, social media, and cutting-edge communication tech.
Media Studies is offering multiple summer courses. We'll also be available for advising and support so you can get ahead in the major. Check us out!
Come learn about the Psychology department's summer course offering and the Clinical and Counseling Psychology summer minor. We have offerings in fun non-major, major and minor coursework!
All of our summer course offerings are available online this summer. Stop by our table to learn more!
Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET)’s Summer Venture Lab program (May 27–July 3, 2025) provides student founders the opportunity to take their new venture project or research one step closer to market. Utilizing the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship, the curriculum provides best practices along with an emphasis on leadership, mindset and networking, in one of the most robust entrepreneurial ecosystems in the world.
We offer summer courses with fieldwork experiences. Stop by our table to learn more!
The I School offers three professional master’s degrees and an academic doctoral degree. Two of our master's programs have a summer start. Our Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes small classes and project-based learning. Our Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program trains data scientists to manage and analyze the coming onslaught of big data in a unique, high-touch, online degree. Our Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) program prepares cybersecurity leaders with the technical skills and contextual knowledge necessary to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges. Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use and share information.
The Global Public Health summer minor explores health-related issues affecting populations in the United States and worldwide. Courses cover a range of disciplines and methods relevant to the promotion and protection of human health, emerging health issues, health care systems, and approaches to address problems and intervene. Visit our table or website to learn more!
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a variety of lower and upper division classes online at UC Berkeley. We will also offer a study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico.
Summer Experience Housing provides flexible, comfortable and convenient accommodations perfect for students, interns and professionals. Whether you’re doing an internship, attending a conference, conducting research or participating in UC Berkeley programs, our housing places you close to everything: campus, BART, and Berkeley’s dynamic neighborhoods and restaurants.
With the backing of two of the world’s leading academic programs in business and environmental leadership, students develop economic and business skills and gain an understanding of government laws and policies. The program offers an applied approach to studying business and regulatory challenges, and the critical sustainability challenges facing firms operating in a global economy over the next century.
Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) offers engaging summer courses in acting, design, public speaking, and performance studies. Students have the opportunity to earn a three-course summer certificate for Performance & Culture in the United States. The certificate program allows students to deepen their U.S. cultural literacy and intercultural communication skills while learning how performance intersects with media and society. Students are welcome to enroll in TDPS summer courses without completing the certificate.
All enrolled Summer Sessions students who wish to live in on-campus residence halls or apartments are eligible for our many housing options. UC Berkeley housing offers prime locations, affordable and inclusive pricing, community and support within the halls, and housing contracts that align with the Summer Sessions schedule.
The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) offers more than 160 study abroad programs. With UCEAP, students have a dedicated support team, earn UC credit and apply their financial aid to their program abroad. We offer more than 60 summer programs, including valuable research and internship experiences. Make the world your classroom and discover summer abroad options with UCEAP.