UCSC Staff or Faculty

Eligibility: 

• Career staff employees who have worked six months or more and completed probation
• Faculty and non-senate academic appointees who have worked at least 50% time for six months or more
• Former University employees who have retired within four months of the date of separation from University service and who are annuitants of a retirement system to which the University contributes.

Take classes at half price! UCSC staff and faculty get a 50% discount on summer per-credit tuition to encourage staff to pursue professional and personal development. Staff are not eligible for the Pay for Only 10 program.

You do not need to be in a degree-seeking matriculated program to take Summer Session.

Staff and Faculty Campus Fee Waiver

• We remove the Campus Fee from Staff and Faculty accounts. You pay the half-price of the per-credit tuition, and, if applicable, any material fees found in some arts and labs. 

• The discount is for those eligible for the Reduced Fee Program during the academic year, but you do not have to fill out an application for summer courses. Eligible courses do not include high-demand or full sections that UCSC students need. (but very few summer classes fill/close)

Next Steps

1. Register as a visiting student (open April 1)
2. Check out the summer courses to find what appeals to you. 
3. Starting March 15, visit Class Search for course details, including days/times that work for your schedule. 
4. Enroll starting May 2 at 9.m.
5. Once enrolled, email summer@ucsc.edu and request the staff/faculty discount be added to your account. 
6. When your bill is accurate in your portal, then pay your tuition.

Tuition*

• $139.50 - Summer tuition per credit (reflects 50% faculty and staff discount)

Don't hesitate to contact our office, so we know you are staff and faculty, and we can double-check your bill is accurate. Or if you have any questions, of course!