Prerequisites/error messages
- Transfer student transcripts are not fully processed before you enroll in summer, so in most cases you need to take an extra step to show proof of completed prerequisites before you enroll in classes that require them.
- If you try to enroll and get an error message, don’t worry – this is common. Follow the next steps for “newly admitted students” in the Class Notes section in Class Search (opens March 15 for Summer Quarter 2025). Our Enrolling in Classes page has all the details.
Transfer course recommendations
(2025 Updates Coming in Spring)
How to select a course by General Education (GE) requirements
Video Resources
Picking Summer Course by Major
Selecting Course by GE
Bringing in AP Credit
Dates & deadlines
Review the calendar with important dates and deadlines for Summer Edge.
Registration
Summer Edge registration is open April 1 – June 15. Only registered newly admitted students may enroll into summer classes (registering does not obligate you to enroll
Choosing classes
Let us help you pick the perfect summer classes. The course guides for 2025 are coming in Spring.
Costs & financial aid
Learn more about Summer Edge costs and financial aid opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers from our FAQ that is specifically designed for newly admitted students taking their first UC Santa Cruz courses the summer before their first fall quarter.
Contact us
Email: summeredge@ucsc.edu
Phone: +1-831-459-5373
Edge Cancellation Request Form