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Summer Sessions offers over 600 courses each summer, in a wide variety of disciplines. Several speci

07/27/2026

Welcome to Session E!

Our final 3-week session of the summer starts today and ends August 14th. 🗓️

Deadline to add/drop courses is August 2nd and the deadline to change your grading option is August 7th!

Have an E-mazing session. ☀️

07/24/2026

Join fellow Summer Sessions students at an introductory workshop to learn more about the U.S. graduate, law, and medical school search and admissions processes.

A special guest speaker from The Princeton Review will provide an overview of the application processes and possible standardized testing requirements for a variety of programs, including graduate, law, and medical school.

Following the presentation, we will host a Q&A where you can get your questions answered—tailored to your specific area of interest.

This event is held on Zoom. A link will be shared with you 24 hours prior to the event. Click the link in our bio to register!

07/17/2026

Join us for an orientation webinar before Session E begins so you can hear updated announcements, important information regarding enrollment, Berkeley course expectations, and ways you can get involved with other students at UC Berkeley!

The presentation will be hosted by our Summer Sessions advisors who will help answer questions after a 30-minute presentation. For international students joining us from abroad, we will also present relevant information regarding your F-1 visa and maintaining your international student status.

This event is held on Zoom. A link will be shared with you 24 hours prior to the event. Click the link in our bio to join!

07/15/2026

Starting at UC Berkeley this fall? Get a head start on your Berkeley experience this summer! ☀️☀️

First-Year Edge is a program to help you settle in, make friends, and take some courses early. But you need to act fast—deadlines are coming up quick! 🚗💨

🚨 Signup Deadlines:

Session D Deadline: Friday, July 17

Session E Deadline: Sunday, August 2

Why join First-Year Edge?

Get a Step Ahead: Choose from 600+ online or in-person courses (look for lower-division classes numbered 1–99) to fulfill prerequisites, major requirements, or breadth classes.

Discover Campus: Navigate UC Berkeley with confidence through exclusive orientations and workshops.

Build Your Network: Enjoy a quieter campus, connect with professors, and meet fellow incoming students at socials and events.

🛠️ How to Enroll:

Opt-in: Log into CalCentral and opt-in to the First-Year Edge program.

Wait 12 Hours: Let your system update and check your “My Academics” page to confirm your summer enrollment card is active.

Choose & Enroll: Pick your classes in CalCentral and secure your spot!

💡 Enrollment Tips:

Keep it balanced: Summer classes are fast-paced! We strongly advise taking no more than two courses.

Financial Aid: Planning to use financial aid? You must enroll in a minimum of 6 units to qualify.

Zero Program Fees: The First-Year Edge program itself is completely free. You only pay standard tuition and fees for the summer courses you choose to take.

Click the link in our bio to get started!

07/09/2026

Are you ready to explore San Francisco? Hop on BART to meet us at Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco at 2 PM to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and get ready to explore!

We'll have lots of challenges that will take you all over the city to discover the classic tourist sites as well as special local places. We'll pair you with a group of 5 new friends the day of the event. Bring a fully charged smartphone to submit your answers (only one submission needed per team). The winners will get a prize!

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be 18 years or older to participate in this event.

The event will take place rain or shine.

To register, click the link in our bio or visit: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ucb-summer/2026-san-francisco-scavenger-hunt-session-b-c-d-f

07/07/2026

Join us for a workshop opportunity including a presentation led by the UC Berkeley Career Center that will provide guidance on how to start a career planning journey and build a personal brand!

This event is open to both in-person and online students.

This event is held on Zoom. A link will be shared with you 24 hours prior to the event.

To register, click the link in our bio or visit: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ucb-summer/2026-career-planning-workshop

07/06/2026

Welcome to Session D!!

Deadline to add/drop courses is July 17th *(tuition refunded, but not fees).

Deadline to change your grading option is July 31st.

To see more deadlines and dates for Summer 2026, click the link in our bio or visit: https://summer.berkeley.edu/courses/session-dates-deadlinesto

07/02/2026

Join Summer Sessions Student Services for an afternoon of fun and games! Meet us at the Memorial Glade at 4 PM for a Campus Scavenger Hunt. We will put you into a team when you arrive. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people.

The Scavenger Hunt will conclude at the Memorial Glade with food and games. We will also be annoucing the winners of the Scavenger Hunt who will receive a prize.

We hope you will join us for this excellent opportunity to meet your fellow Summer Sessions classmates.

To sign up, click the link in our bio or visit: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ucb-summer/2026-campus-scavenger-hunt-and-sunset-social-session-d-f

07/01/2026

Love the outdoors? Join us for the Plants of the World Tour at the UC Bontanical Garden at Berkeley. Explore the Garden’s incredible diversity of plants from six continents, including environments as diverse as deserts, redwood forests, and wetlands.

Plants are arranged naturalistically in the Garden according to region of origin—Asia, Australasia, California, Eastern North America, Mediterranean, Mexico/Central America, Deserts of the Americas, South America, and Southern Africa—allowing visitors to travel the world of plants.

For more information click the link in our bio or visit: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ucb-summer/july-happy-trails-uc-botanical-garden-tour-1726812277

06/30/2026

Join us for a one-hour workshop on how to be a successful Berkeley Summer Sessions student.

We will give you a quick introduction to the academic culture at UC Berkeley, share some tips on how to navigate college life in the U.S., and provide some insights on how to make the most of your experience as a visiting student. The workshop will be hosted by our Summer Sessions advisors and our student assistants.

This event is held on Zoom. A link will be shared with you 24 hours prior to the event.

To register, click the link in our bio or visit: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ucb-summer/berkeley-bound-thrive-connect-succeed-sessions-d-e-f

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1995 University Avenue, Ste 130
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94704

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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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