Session Dates & Deadlines
2026 Academic Calendar
Choose from seven different sessions this summer.
| Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|
| A - First Six-Week Session | May 26 | July 2 |
| B - Ten-Week Session | June 8 | August 14 |
| C - Eight-Week Session | June 22 | August 14 |
| D - Second Six-Week Session | July 6 | August 14 |
| E - Three-Week Session | July 27 | August 14 |
| F - Three-Week Session | July 6 | July 24 |
| 12W - Twelve-Week Session | May 26 | August 14 |
2026 University Holidays
No classes will be held on these holidays.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3 |
2026 Deadlines
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PT)
Deadlines for special programs may be different than the deadlines below.
Application Deadlines
| Student Type | 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 |
International Students Do not need I-20 from UC Berkeley | May 20 | June 3 | June 16 | June 30 | July 22 | June 30 | May 20 |
| All other students and general public | May 20 | June 3 | June 16 | June 30 | July 22 | June 30 | May 20 |
Pre-College Scholars Program
Apply for our Pre-College Scholars program here. Program application deadlines below:
| Pre-College Scholars Track | Residential | Commuter | Virtual | Non-Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline to Apply | March 9 | June 1 | June 1 | March 9 |
Visa Document Submission Deadline for International Students
| Student Type | 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 |
Enrollment Change Deadlines
| Session A | Session B | Session C | Session D | Session E | Session F | Session 12W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deadline to Cancel *tuition and fees refunded | May 25 | June 7 | June 21 | July 5 | July 26 | July 5 | May 25 |
Deadline to Add Courses Deadline to Drop Courses *tuition refunded, but not fees | June 5 | June 18 | July 2 | July 17 | August 2 | July 12 | June 5 |
| Change Grading Option | June 18 | July 31 | July 31 | July 31 | August 7 | July 17 | July 31 |
† Students who wish to drop all classes in a session must submit a Term Cancellation/Withdrawal Request in CalCentral
‡ After the deadline to drop courses listed above, students can continue to drop/withdraw until the course end date. However, all fees are non-refundable, and Summer Tuition Credit is available instead of a tuition refund.
§ UC Berkeley matriculated students who wish to drop a class after the deadline to drop courses should consult with their College Advisor, as deadlines may be different. Visiting students should consult with Summer Sessions.
Review fees and policies
Read the sections on our website on fees, deadlines, payment policies, enrollment policies and academic policies.