All newly admitted students who want to take classes this summer in addition to the mandatory 1-credit Slug Orientation Course must register for Summer Edge.

Check out our choosing classes page to find course selection guides or email summeredge@ucsc.edu with questions or to book an individual meeting with summer staff.

You must enroll in a minimum of 7 credits for Summer Edge. All new admits will be enrolled in the mandatory 1-credit Slug Orientation Course regardless of participation in Summer Edge. For questions related to your Slug Orientation Course, contact the Orientation Department.

Yes! There are flexible options so that you can take classes in any session. If you want to join the Edge Residential Experience, you must be enrolled in at least one class in Session 2. 

Yes! We recommend the 2-credit academic success course for Transfer students in Session 1 or Session 2 (Kresge 25: Successful Transfer to the Research University) or (Stevenson 26 – Navigating the Research University) for First Year students who want to take an in person class in Session 2.

Yes – as long as you enroll in one class in Session 2! You must be enrolled in at least 2 credits in Session 2 to be eligible to live on campus for the Edge Residential Experience.

Yes, newly admitted students can choose to just take classes online.

Yes! Because summer is the 4th quarter of the previous academic year, students applying for aid must submit a 2024-2025 FAFSA or Dream Application in addition to the 2025-2026 application submitted for financial aid starting in fall. Transfer students and students who already have the previous year’s application on file should make an update to add the UCSC school Code 001321. Find out more about eligibility requirements by visiting the Financial Aid website.

No, you must enroll in the minimum number of credits for the summer AND have your aid applications on file with UCSC before the Financial Aid office can put together an aid offer. If your offer is not what you expected, or you decide to cancel Summer Edge, you have until the drop deadline for the session you are enrolled in to drop with a full tuition refund. 

You can start paying after charges post to your account. There are no Student Business Services payment plans available over the summer. You can pay at your own pace, but summer tuition and the Campus Fee are due by August 11. Visit the Payments and Refunds page on our website to learn more.

No, you must submit a Summer Edge Housing Application in order to be assigned. You may have submitted a housing application for fall, but you must submit the Summer Edge application to be assigned for the Edge Residential Experience (visit housing for more information).

There is plenty of housing for registered Summer Edge students. Keep in mind, however, that you are not guaranteed your first choice preference as there are limited rooms available for each room-type. The most common configuration is a triple, so selecting this option may get you an assignment more quickly.

No. Family Student Housing is a separate on-campus community with apartments appropriate for families. Summer Edge Housing is assigned by bed space and is only for students currently enrolled in summer classes. If you are waiting for Family Student Housing, please visit their website or email fsh@ucsc.edu for questions.

There are options for students who would like to live on campus with Summer Session before the Edge Residential Experience begins but it is important to understand the implications of moving in before the Edge move-in date. Peer Mentor on-campus support and programming take place in Session 2. Please contact summeredge@ucsc.edu to find out more.

No. You must be enrolled in more than the 1-credit Slug Orientation Course through Summer Edge in order to be eligible to live on campus.

No problem! As long as you are enrolled in at least one class (other than your Slug Orientation Course) in Session 2 – online or in person – you are eligible to live on campus.

If you have a housing assignment in Session 2 AND a housing assignment for fall, you can apply for summer-fall transitional housing through your student housing portal. With transitional housing, you can remain on campus and then move into your fall assignment through the early arrivals program instead of moving off of campus and returning. Visit the summer housing website for costs and additional details about transitional housing and early move in for fall.

There is no storage on campus for student belongings during the break, however, you can apply for transitional housing from summer to fall in your student housing portal. With transitional housing, you will have a room assignment and can come and go as you please. Visit the summer housing website for costs and additional details about transitional housing. You can also explore local storage options in Santa Cruz.

Yes, over the Summer Session students are eligible for “R” Remote Permits. Visit the Transportation and Parking Services website for rates and applications.

No, unused Slug Points will expire on the last day of the contract period. Slug Points are non-transferable, non-refundable, and do not carry over to the academic year. There may be opportunities to use remaining Slug Points to purchase items in bulk from select on-campus locations. Check with your RA or Peer Mentors for more information.

Submit a Cancellation Form to be removed from the Summer Edge program. If you have any questions about cancellation or how to complete the form, please email summeredge@ucsc.edu for guidance.

Newly admitted students who withdraw their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) or are cancelled for failing to meet their conditions of admission are no longer eligible for financial aid and will be billed back for any aid disbursed over the summer.