Summer Courses
Find your perfect summer course
Explore summer courses to find the right fit for you! Search by course name, department, GE code, number of credits, or whether a course is online or in person to build a schedule that meets your goals.
2026 courses will be listed here on December 5; until then, you can explore some of our Summer Steadies, the courses that are offered every year!
ANTH 100
History and Theory of Biological Anthropology
5 Credits
ART 155
Photo Field Research Quarter, California Road Trip
5 Credits
BME 185
Technical Writing for Biomolecular Engineers
5 Credits
BME 188B
Synthetic Biology – Mentored Research B
5 Credits
Summer dates and deadlines
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Course FAQs
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Add, drop, or withdraw
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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.