Summer Session Courses and Programs

The University of California, Santa Cruz, Summer Session provides students with the opportunity to accelerate their progress toward degree completion. It welcomes visitors from other colleges and universities, as well as members of the community, including high school juniors and seniors. Often significantly smaller than during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, Summer Session classes, both in-person and online, include major requirements, qualifying courses, lower- and upper-division courses, and general education courses. The 10-week summer quarter is divided into several sessions: a 10-week session, an eight-week session, and two five-week accelerated sessions. Students may enroll in multiple classes in one or all sessions, with a maximum of 20 credits total.

Tutoring, advising, and other academic and personal support services are available, as well as on-campus housing and dining, athletics and recreation, campus employment opportunities, and more. Special summer-only programs include the Summer Edge for new fall admits and the renowned one-week Dickens Universe. Please visit summer.ucsc.edu for courses and details or email summer@ucsc.edu.