Summer Enrollment Requirements

Full-time enrollment is required for visiting international students who wish to obtain a UC Berkeley Summer Sessions I-20 (F-1). Full-time enrollment must be maintained during the entire period noted on the I-20. Dropping below full-time or withdrawing without approval from ISS may result in a violation of your immigration status.

Contact visiting-intl@berkeley.edu if you face unexpected, extreme circumstances and are considering dropping below full-time only after you arrive. I-20s will not be issued to students enrolled less than full-time. Waitlisted courses do not count toward full-time enrollment.

How many units is full-time enrollment in summer?

Full-time enrollment is based on your enrollment session(s). Please see the chart below.

Session(s)
12w
A only
A + B, C, and/or D
A + F + E
A + F
A + E
B only, or B + any later session
C only, or C + any later session
D only, or D + E and/or F
F + E
F only
E only

Dates
May 20 - August 9
May 20- June 28
May 20 - August 9
May 20 - August 9
May 20 - July 19
May 20 - August 9
June 3 - August 9
June 17 - August 9
July 1 - August 9
July 1- August 9
July 1 - July 19
July 22 - August 9

Week
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
12W
A
A		B		C		D
A						F			E
A						F
A									E
		B
				C
						D
						F			E
						F
									E

Full-Time Units Minimum
10
5
10
10
8
8
8
6
5
5
3
3

Can I take online courses?

F-1 students holding a UC Berkeley Summer Sessions I-20 are limited to one online class in the summer AND must be enrolled in at least one course with in-person instructional mode during their first session in the U.S.

See examples of acceptable online course enrollment.

Can I add/drop classes?

You can add and drop classes as long as you stay enrolled in session(s) that match the dates on your I-20 and you stay enrolled full-time according to those dates. Before you drop or add a class, please check the deadlines for adding and dropping classes. Further information on how to add and drop classes can be found on the Enrollment Changes for International Students page.

Can I change my session(s)?

Take careful note of the dates indicated on your I-20. You are required to attend classes during that entire period of time. Changing session dates after your I-20 has been issued is not allowed. If you are unable to attend classes during the entire period listed on your I-20, you must contact visiting-intl@berkeley.edu immediately. Other policies and procedures for making schedule changes can be found here.