How to Enroll
Current UCSC
students
Earn units to stay
on track
Fall
admits
Get a head start with
Summer Edge
High school
students
Experience college and
earn UC credits
Visiting
students
Earn UC-transferable
credits
Former UCSC
students
Earn units to finish
your degree
International
students
Take classes and
earn transfer credit
Graduate
students
Take undergrad or
specialized courses
UCSC
alumni
Enjoy courses in person
or online
Staff and
faculty
Take summer classes
at half price
Summer dates and deadlines
Stay on top of key academic dates.
Course FAQs
Got questions? Be sure to check out our handy FAQs with answers about Summer session courses.
Add, drop, or withdraw
Get answers to your questions about adding, dropping, refunds, and deadline exceptions.
Specialized programs & pathways
Independent and field studies
Earn credit for research, creative projects, or hands-on fieldwork with faculty guidance. Explore enrollment steps, costs, and opportunities.
Humanizing Technology Certificate Program
A Humanities Division program designed for early-career Engineering students—open to all during Summer Session.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pathway
Take three engaging courses to build essential job skills and get the support needed to launch your own entrepreneurial venture.
Three-Year Pathways
Graduate faster with a structured plan! Make the most of Summer Session to earn your degree in just three years in some of UC Santa Cruz’s most popular majors.