Summer Session Overview

Summer Session is a great way to continue your college education or take courses of special interest to you.

Facts about Summer Session:

• Summer Session is divided into 3 sessions:
  • Summer Session I is a 5-week session that begins the third week after the end of Spring Quarter.
  • Summer Session II is a 5-week session that begins the week after the end of Summer Session I.
  • Special Summer Session is used for terms other than 5 weeks, e.g., 2, 3, 6, or 10 weeks long.
  • Note: The School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy Summer Quarter is separate from the Summer Session Office. Contact those departments directly for more information.
• Attending Summer Session does not entitle you to enroll during the regular academic term.
• Auditing classes is discouraged and occurs only with an instructor's permission.
• If you are a visiting student, verify that UCSD credits are transferable to your college or university.

If you plan to attend Summer Session:

Eligibility and enrollment

• Check key dates and deadlines
• How to enroll in Summer Session:
• UCSD students
• Visitors (including students at other UC campuses and admitted Fall UCSD students)
• High school students
• International students

• Wait-listed students will be automatically enrolled if a space opens. Students should monitor their enrollment.
• See veterans benefits information.

Resources

• Calendars and Deadlines
• Fees and Payment
• Schedule of Classes
• Class Previews and Descriptions
• Campus Changes During Summer Session
• Housing
• Parking
• Bookstore
• Financial Aid Office
• Campus Map

Grades and exams

• See About Grades.
• View your Academic History to access your grades.
• UCSD students' grades will be posted to their academic records.
• For an official transcript, see How to Request a Transcript or call (858) 534-3153. For students of other UC campuses, the UCSD Registrar's Office will automatically send a transcript to your home address.
• Final exams are required.