Summer Sessions Offer a Chance to Explore
What's UC really like? Students—even those still in high school, if they meet certain requirements—can find out by enrolling in a summer session. University of California summer sessions are open to all adults, UC or non-UC students, and also to qualified high school students. "Summer session is a great opportunity for high school students, incoming freshmen or transfer students to get a taste of the UC experience before campuses become busy with the hustle and bustle of a fall term," says Erin Webb, UC Merced's Summer Session director. "They have a chance to build relationships with other incoming and continuing students, become acquainted with the campus, and get a jump start on academic coursework."
Although enrollment in summer sessions does not constitute regular admission to UC, high school students get honors points for any regular UC courses they take, and all students earn University credit. For details, including course prerequisites and limits on the number of units that can be taken in summer, students should contact individual campuses. They must pay registration and/or unit fees; books and supplies are not included. In some cases, students may live on campus for an additional charge. All fees are subject to change.
Campus |
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Fees |
Contact |
Berkeley |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students who have completed grade 10 with a minimum 3.0 (unweighted) GPA; must have a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. | A: 5/27–7/3 B: 6/9–8/15 C: 6/23–8/15 D: 7/7–8/15 E: 7/28–8/15 |
Domestic registration fee: $385, $270 per unit for most courses. Additional fees may apply for lab, studio, darkroom, etc. | Berkeley Summer Sessions1995 University AvenueBerkeley, CA 94704-7026 Phone: (510) 642-5611 summer@berkeley.edu summer.berkeley.edu |
Davis |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students who have been recommended by their high school principal or counselor as capable of handling freshman introductory courses in the University. | I: 6/23–8/1 II: 8/4–9/12 |
$239 incidental fee per session and $158 per unit for UC students. $300 processing fee per session, $239 incidental fee per session and $224 per unit for non-UC students. | Office of Summer Sessions207 Third Street, Suite 220Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (530) 757-3305 summer-sessions.ucdavis.edu summer-sessions.ucdavis.edu |
Irvine |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students who will be seniors in the upcoming fall quarter and have at least a B average in college-prep courses taken in grades 10 and 11. | I: 6/23–7/30 II: 8/4–9/10 10-week session: 6/23–8/29 |
$170 campus fee plus $222 per unit | UCI Summer SessionsP.O. Box 6050 Irvine,CA 92616-6050 Phone: (949) 824-5493 summer-session@uci.edu www.summer.uci.edu/ |
Los Angeles |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students who in most cases must be at least 15 years old and have completed grade 9; some programs permit students entering 9th grade and some are specifically designed for high school students. | A: 6/23–8/1 6/23–8/15 6/23–8/29 C: 8/4–9/12 Dates vary for special programs; most are between 6/23 and 8/1. |
Regular courses generally cost $300 for registration and $222 per unit. Most special program fees are $795 per week. | UCLA Summer SessionsBox 951418 (or 1147 Murphy Hall)Los Angeles, CA 90095-1418 Phone: (310) 825-4101 info@summer.ucla.edu; |
Merced |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students who have completed grade 11 and have a letter of recommendation from their principal or appropriate designate. | Six-week session: 6/16–7/25 Eight-week session: 6/16–8/8 |
$203 campus-based fees plus $237 per unit (UC students), $257 per unit (non-UC students) |
UC Merced Summer Session5200 N. Lake RoadMerced, CA 95343 Phone: (209) 228-2734 summersession@ucmerced.edu summersession.ucmerced.edu |
Riverside |
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| Summer Sessions and Summer Travel Study open to anyone 18 and over. Summer Academy open to high school students entering grades 10–12 with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Lower-GPA students may be admitted after an interview. | Summer Academy I: 6/23–7/26 II: 7/28–8/30 Other Summer Sessions start on various dates throughout the summer term. Check website. |
Academy: $495 per course Summer Session Travel Study: Spain ($4,250 UC students, $4,500 non-UC students) Vietnam ($3,750 UC students, $4,250 non-UC students) |
UC Riverside Summer Sessions
1200 University Avenue|, Suite 326 |
San Diego |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students in grades 10–12 with a minimum GPA of 3.3. High school students may enroll in any lower-division summer session course numbered 1–99. | I: 6/30–8/2 II: 8/4–9/6 |
Fees to be determined; check website. | UCSD Summer Session9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0079La Jolla, CA 92093-0079 Phone: (858) 534-5258 |
Santa Barbara |
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| Open to anyone 18 and over and high school students in grades 10–12 who have completed at least 12 academic semester courses. There are four pre-college programs: Research Mentorship, Early Start, Academic and Enrichment (A&E), and the Enrichment Program. Recommended application and scholarship deadline: May 16 | A: 6/22–8/1 | $75 nonrefundable application fee for all students; Early Start, A&E and Enrichment Program: $6,399; Research Mentorship, $6,798. Commuter options available for local students at a reduced cost. |
UCSB Summer SessionsSanta Barbara, CA 93106-2010 Early Start, A&E and EnrichmentPhone: (805) 893-2377 Research Mentorship ProgramSanta Barbara, CA 93106-2010 |
Santa Cruz |
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| Open to anyone age 18 or over and high school students in grades 11 and 12. High school students must apply online, pay the application fee, and submit a hard copy of a transcript and letter of recommendation from a principal or high school counselor. | I: 6/23–7/25 II: 7/28–8/29 |
Fees to be determined; check website. |
UC Santa Cruz Summer Sessions1156 High Street140 HahnStudent Services Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Phone: (831) 459-2524 |
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