Berkeley Summer Sessions

Berkeley Summer Sessions offers the Pre-College Scholars program, embARC Summer Design Academy, and Language courses. The program’s age range is 14 to 19.

Programs

• Pre-College Scholars program — High school students
• embARC Summer Design Academy — High school students
• Language courses

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer sessions are offered in six- or eight-week sessions; the homepage also lists Session A as six weeks, Session B as ten weeks, Session C as eight weeks, Session D as six weeks, Session E as three weeks, Session F as three weeks, and Session 12W as twelve weeks.

About the provider

Students are responsible for enrollment decisions and for understanding enrollment deadlines and fees. Tuition and student fees are assessed immediately upon enrollment. For F-1 visa purposes, international students with a summer I-20 from UC Berkeley are required to maintain full-time enrollment for the entire duration of their time at Summer Sessions.

Students are responsible for enrollment decisions and for understanding enrollment deadlines and fees. Tuition and student fees are assessed immediately upon enrollment. For F-1 visa purposes, international students with a summer I-20 from UC Berkeley are required to maintain full-time enrollment for the entire duration of their time at Summer Sessions.

What families say

“The main reason why I chose to participate in Summer Sessions at UC Berkeley is because I have always wanted to pursue my master’s degree abroad after graduation and I felt it would be a perfect opportunity for me to experience different lifestyles and learn with students from all around the world.” — Penny, Summer Sessions student

“The enthusiastic discussions among classmates and the professors’ ability to explain complex concepts in an approachable manner made it easier to grasp new knowledge. The warmth and friendliness of my fellow students and instructors made every class feel welcoming.” — Eason, Summer Sessions student

“I am so grateful to have gained a much broader knowledge of the resources offered by UC Berkeley. Initially, I felt like it would be difficult to find a community and to find help when needed, but I now feel more confident in knowing that there is plenty of support out there.” — Transfer Edge student

Last updated September 19, 2026.