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.
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
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.
Explore summer courses on the Class Schedule at classes.berkeley.edu.
Review costs, dates and deadlines, and policies.
Beginning February 2, enroll in classes via CalCentral.
Make payment and/or apply for financial aid (if eligible) and confirm housing plans.
Tuition
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 Units | 6 Units |
| Sample Cost Calculation | |
|---|---|
| Total Tuition: $436 unit cost* x 6 | $2,616 |
| UC Campus Fee | $469 |
| Total Due | $3,085 |
2026 Session Schedule
Session A
Session B
Session C
Session D
Session E
Session F
Session 12W
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.
