Adults

Adult Students

Berkeley Summer Sessions is open to all, including students not affiliated or enrolled in a college or university. Whether you join us for personal enrichment, to prepare for a future degree program or to advance your job opportunities, we’re happy to have you.


If you are an international (non-immigrant) visitor who has or may need a student visa, please see our international student page.

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Why Berkeley?

Learn from the best

Discover engaging Berkeley courses taught by Berkeley faculty.

More than 600 courses

Find a course that interests you in 80+ disciplines.

Flexible scheduling

Evening, online, and in-person options to meet your needs.

Grow your SF Bay Area network

Scholars, professors, and fellow learners are here this summer. You should be, too!

Steps to Apply

1

Explore Summer Sessions courses in the Class Schedule at classes.berkeley.edu.

2

Read the sections on our website on cost, dates and deadlines, and student services.

3

Beginning February 17, visit the apply page and submit your application.

4

You'll receive CalCentral access via email and can enroll in courses and complete payment.

Tuition

$635 per unit for adult students.

Berkeley Summer Sessions charges tuition based on course units. Each course is assigned a certain number of units based on the workload it requires. Generally, one unit = one hour of class per week + two hours of student work per week.

Sample Course Load 
MATH N16B3 Units
DATASCI 2003 Units
Total Units6 Units
Sample Cost Calculation 
Total Tuition: $635 per unit cost x 6$3,810
Registration Fee$585
Document Management Fee$73
Application Fee$25
Total Due$4,493

Financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students.

2026 Session Schedule

Session A

May 26-July 2

Session B

June 8-August 14

Session C

June 22-August 14

Session D

July 6-August 14

Session E

July 27-August 14

Session F

July 6-July 24

Session 12W

May 26-August 14

Housing

Choosing a place to live depends on your interests, preferences, and budget. With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, you can live in the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, enjoy the independence of a private or shared apartment, or get the personal attention of a homestay.

See all housing options

Visiting Domestic

Visiting Domestic Students

A California summer is waiting for you! Discover everything the Golden State has to offer, while earning Berkeley credit from the #1 public university.

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Why take Berkeley courses this summer

Transferable

Take courses in person or online and earn credit on your terms

California Networking

Maximize everything the SF Bay Area has to offer and meet new people.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose from various sessions, course types, and subjects to create your perfect summer.

A Summer Away

Enjoy a change of scenery and see what the view looks like from here.

Steps to apply

1

Explore Summer Sessions courses on the Class Schedule at classes.berkeley.edu.

2

Read the sections on our website on cost, dates and deadlines, and student services.

3

Beginning February 17, visit the apply page and submit your application.

4

You'll receive CalCentral access via email and can enroll in courses and complete payment.

Tuition

$635 per unit Visiting college student rate

Berkeley Summer Sessions charges tuition based on course units. Each course is assigned a certain number of units based on the workload it requires. Generally, one unit = one hour of class per week + two hours of student work per week.

Sample Course Load 
MATH N16B3 Units
DATASCI 2003 Units
Total Units6 Units
Sample Cost Calculation 
Total Tuition: $635 per unit cost* x 6 $3,810
Registration Fee$585
Document Management Fee$73
Application Fee$25
Total Due$4,493

Financial aid is not available to visiting students through UC Berkeley.

2026 Session Schedule

Session A

May 26-July 2

Session B

June 8-August 14

Session C

June 22-August 14

Session D

July 6-August 14

Session E

July 27-August 14

Session F

July 6-July 24

Session 12W

May 26-August 14

Housing

Choosing a place to live depends on your interests, preferences and budget. With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, you can live in the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, enjoy the independence of a private or shared apartment, or get the personal attention of a homestay.

See all housing options

Visiting International

Visiting International Students

Experience summer in the San Francisco Bay Area while studying at the #1 public university!

Join one of the largest summer programs in the United States, hosting students from all over the world who are here exploring the Bay Area, experiencing California culture, and making friends from the U.S. and around the world.

International high school students can join Summer Sessions through our Berkeley Pre-College Scholars program.

Apply Now

Benefits of Berkeley

Summer on your terms

We offer online and in-person courses over 3-, 6-, 8-, or 12-week sessions so you can maximize your summer.

Explore California

Discover all the amazing parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and the natural beauty of California.

World-renowned education

Choose from over 600+ courses and 90+ subjects taught by Berkeley professors.

Special summer opportunities

Earn a certificate, take an intensive foreign language course, set out on a field study, or seek another opportunity only available during Summer Sessions.

Steps to Apply

1

Explore the international student section of our Help Center to determine your eligibility and review policies.

2

Browse summer courses in the Class Schedule at classes.berkeley.edu.

3

Beginning February 17, visit the apply page and submit your application.

4

You'll receive CalCentral access via email and can enroll in courses and complete payment.

International Student Requirements

  1. Visiting Student Visa

    As a visiting international student, you may need an F-1 student visa to participate in Berkeley Summer Sessions. We will provide you with supporting documentation (I-20 form) to apply for this visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country. 

    International students who wish to only take Summer Sessions online courses from their home country do not need an F-1 visa.

    Review visa information.

  2. Full-Time Student Status

    Full-time enrollment is required for visiting international students who have or wish to obtain an I-20 from Summer Sessions for an F-1 student visa. The chart below details full-time unit requirements per session or combination of sessions. 

    Session(s)Full-Time Units Minimum
    12W10
    A only5
    A + B, C, and/or D10
    A + F + E10
    A + F8
    A + E8
    B only, or B + any later session8
    C only, or C + any later session6
    D only, or D + E and/or F5
    F + E5
    F only3
    E only3

  3. English Proficiency Requirement

    The English Proficiency Requirement (EPR) is to evaluate the English language proficiency of students whose native language is not English and who want to enroll in courses with subjects other than English as a Second Language (ESL).

    All students from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.

    Review EPR information.

Tuition

$635 per unit for visiting international students.

Berkeley Summer Sessions charges tuition based on course units. Each course is assigned a certain number of units based on the workload it requires. Generally, one unit = one hour of class per week + two hours of student work per week.

Sample Course LoadUnits
MATH N16B3 Units
DATASCI 2003 Units
Total Units6 Units
Sample Cost CalculationAmount
Total Tuition: 
$635 unit cost* x 6		$3,810
Registration Fee$585
International Service Fee$500
Document Management Fee$73
Application Fee$25
Total Due$4,993

Financial aid is not available to international students through UC Berkeley.

2026 Session Schedule

Session A

May 26–July 2

Focus:

Arts and Humanities

Session B

June 8–August 14

Focus:

Intensive Languages

Session C

June 22–August 14

Focus:

STEM and Business

Session D

July 6–August 14

Focus:

Social Science and Humanities

Session E

July 27–August 14

Focus:

English as Second Language (ESL)

Session F

July 6–July 24

Focus:

ESL and Upper Division

Session 12W

May 26–August 14

Focus:

Special Topics

Housing

Choosing a place to live depends on your interests, preferences and budget. With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, you can live in the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, enjoy the independence of a private or shared apartment, or get the personal attention of a homestay.

See all housing options

Learn more about Summer Sessions

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Attend an information session

 

March 18, 9 a.m. (PT)

March 19, 6 p.m. (PT)

See info session dates and register  
 

View our guide for visiting students 

Other UC

Other UC Students

You know the University of California, now discover Berkeley. Expand your UC network and take Berkeley courses on campus or from home this summer.

Apply Now

Benefits of Berkeley Summer Sessions

Add Berkeley to your transcript

Broaden your UC learning and discover engaging Berkeley courses.

Grow your SF Bay Area network

Scholars, researchers, and founders are here this summer. You should be, too!

Financial aid applies

Eligible UC students can use intercampus financial aid.

Online courses

Join the Berkeley community on your terms with a flexible online class.

Steps to Apply

1

Explore Summer Sessions courses on the Class Schedule (classes.berkeley.edu).

2

Read the sections on our website on cost, dates and deadlines, and student services.

3

Beginning February 2, visit the apply page and submit your application.

4

You'll receive CalCentral access via email and can enroll in courses and complete payment.

Tuition

$436 per unit for visiting undergrad students from other UCs.*

Berkeley Summer Sessions charges tuition based on course units. Each course is assigned a certain number of units based on the workload it requires. Generally, one unit = one hour of class per week + two hours of student work per week.

Sample Course Load 
MATH N16B 3 Units
DATASCI 200 3 Units
Total Units6 Units
Sample Cost Calculation 
Total Tuition: $436 unit cost* x 6 $2,616
UC Campus Fee$469
Document Management Fee $73
Transit Fee$114.50
Enhancement Fee$85
Total Due$3,357.50

*Graduate students pay $601 per unit. UC students can estimate their costs and/or financial aid by logging into CalCentral and navigating to Financial Resources under My Finances to select “Summer Cost and Aid Estimator.”

2026 Session Schedule

Session A

May 26-July 2

Session B

June 8-August 14

Session C

June 22-August 14

Session D

July 6-August 14

Session E

July 27-August 14

Session F

July 6-July 24

Session 12W

May 26-August 14

Housing

Choosing a place to live depends on your interests, preferences and budget. With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, you can live in the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, enjoy the independence of a private or shared apartment, or get the personal attention of a homestay.

See all housing options

High School Students

High School

Berkeley Summer Sessions welcomes high school students from all over the world to take Berkeley undergraduate courses through our Pre-College Scholars program. 

Berkeley Pre-College Scholars can choose from hundreds of lower-division courses offered over the summer in six- or eight-week sessions. 

High school students can also participate in the embARC Summer Design Academy offered through the College of Environmental Design.

Discover if a university like Berkeley is right for you!

Berkeley Pre-College Scholars website

Benefits of the Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program

Earn university credit

Take UC Berkeley courses and earn credits that show you’re up for a challenge.

Make friends

Grow your network through activities, workshops, excursions, and more.

Prepare for college life

Explore campus, connect with professors, and learn college application tips.

Experience California

Enjoy a summer of learning in the vibrant Bay Area.

Steps to Enroll

1

Explore lower-division Summer Sessions courses in the Class Schedule at classes.berkeley.edu..

2

Determine which Pre-College Scholars track is best for you on the Pre-College website.

3

Review application steps for your specific track.

4

Get ready to apply beginning in February!

2026 Session Schedule

Session A

May 26-July 2

Session B

June 8-August 14

Session C

June 22-August 14

Session D

July 6-August 14

Session E

July 27-August 14

Session F

July 6-July 24

Session 12W

May 26-August 14

UC Berkeley Students

UC Berkeley Students

Bears don’t hibernate over the summer! Keep the momentum going and stay on top of your academic plans with classes and summer intensives that work with your schedule. 

Enroll in CalCentral beginning Feb. 2

Make the most of your summer

Discover Berkeley before your first semester

Programs for newly-admitted students

Start your time at Berkeley on the right foot! Whether you’re an incoming first-year student or a transfer student, you have the opportunity to get a head start on your Berkeley future. Take a course or two, fulfill requirements, explore campus, and start building community before the fall semester.

Freshman Edge

Incoming first-year students can opt in to Freshman Edge to take courses that fulfill breadth, prerequisite, and major requirements in the summer.
Freshman Edge →

Transfer Edge

Incoming transfer students can opt in to Transfer Edge to take popular required courses, as well as courses in their major ahead of most incoming students.
Transfer Edge →

How to Enroll

Newly admitted students will need to “opt in” to Freshman Edge or Transfer Edge first via CalCentral before they can enroll.

1

Explore summer courses on the Class Schedule at classes.berkeley.edu.

2

Review costs, dates and deadlines, and policies.

3

Beginning February 2, enroll in classes via CalCentral.

4

Make payment and/or apply for financial aid (if eligible) and confirm housing plans.

Tuition

$436 per unit for Berkeley undergraduate students.*

Berkeley Summer Sessions charges tuition based on course units. Each course is assigned a certain number of units based on the workload it requires. Generally, one unit = one hour of class per week + two hours of student work per week.

Sample Course Load 
MATH N16B3 Units
DATASCI 2003 Units
Total Units6 Units
Sample Cost Calculation 
Total Tuition: $436 unit cost* x 6 $2,616
UC Campus Fee$469
Total Due$3,085

*Graduate students pay $601 per unit. Berkeley students can estimate their costs and/or financial aid by logging into CalCentral and navigating to Financial Resources under My Finances to select “Summer Cost and Aid Estimator.”

2026 Session Schedule

Session A

May 26-July 2

Session B

June 8-August 14

Session C

June 22-August 14

Session D

July 6-August 14

Session E

July 27-August 14

Session F

July 6-July 24

Session 12W

May 26-August 14

Housing

Choosing a place to live depends on your interests, preferences, and budget. With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, you can live in the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, enjoy the independence of a private or shared apartment, or get the personal attention of a homestay.

See all housing options

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