Visiting Domestic Student Checklist | Berkeley Summer Sessions

Before You Apply

Explore courses on the Class Schedule (a five-digit class number from the class description is needed to enroll - be sure to write this number down).
Read the sections on our website on Fees, Refund Policy, Summer Schedule and Deadlines and Academic Policies.

Application opens in February. Visit the application page and follow the submission instructions. All non-UC visiting students will be required to pay a non-refundable $25 Application Fee.
Once your application is processed, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to create your UC Berkeley login (CalNet ID). Please allow 2-3 days to receive email instructions.
Log in to CalCentral and complete all required tasks, including UC COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement. Certain tasks will be required prior to enrollment.
In CalCentral, enroll in classes and pay the total amount due (look for “Tasks” list in CalCentral dashboard). Once you've paid for your classes, you will be confirmed as a Summer Sessions student.
Set up email forwarding from your berkeley.edu account to an email address you check regularly to ensure you do not miss important communication from UC Berkeley, such as notices regarding housing, billing, or enrollment activity.

Make housing arrangements as soon as possible after registration.
Review your most up-to-date class schedule in CalCentral.
Research the San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport for available ground transportation options to Berkeley.
Review our safety brochure

Complete your Campus Surveillance COVID-19 Testing Requirement.
Check into your housing.
Pick up your photo ID (Cal 1 Card) when checking in to the Residence Hall, or go to the Cal 1 Card Office if you're not staying at the Residence Hall.
Attend your first classes.
Buy textbooks. You can check Cal Student Store for the assigned books for your classes
For further questions, contact Berkeley Summer Sessions

Log in to CalCentral and pay any outstanding balance.
Confirm that your grades are assigned in CalCentral before ordering an official transcript. See the Office of the Registrar for more information.
Update your profile information in CalCentral, such as your mailing address, and forward your berkeley.edu account to another email address you check regularly if you haven’t already done so.
Your CalNet ID expires 120 days after the end of summer. You will retain access to some of your CalCentral information through the Alumni Homepage.