Eligibility
Entering, Transferring and Continuing UCSD Students
Summer Session is open to all incoming, current, and continuing UCSD students. If you are a continuing student and dismissed, or on academic probation, please check with your college prior to enrolling in any Summer Session courses.
Please visit the Application and Enrollment link for more information on how to enroll.
Visiting UC Students
Visiting UC Students are students who are enrolled at a University of California school other than UC San Diego.
If you fall into the above category, you may apply to take classes at UCSD during Summer Session. Please visit the Application and Enrollment link for more information on how to apply.
Please note that attending Summer Session does not entitle you to enroll at UCSD during the regular academic term.
Students dismissed from any college should check with their academic advisor at their home school to ensure their work at UCSD will be accepted towards their degree program.
International Students
International students enroll into UCSD Summer Session through UCSD Extension. For a list of the eligibility requirements for international students, please click here.
Please note that attending Summer Session does not entitle you to enroll at UCSD during the regular academic term.
High School Students
High School Students use the following chart to determine eligibility to attend Summer Session.
| GRADE COMPLETED (Spring 2013) | GRADE ENTERING (Fall 2013) | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | College | Accepted without transcript or recommendation. Enroll via the Summer Session on-line Application |
| 11 | 12 | Current transcript (minimum 3.3. GPA). Enroll via the paper High School Enrollment and Registration Form |
| 10 | 11 | Current transcript (minimum 3.3 GPA) & Teacher/Counselor Recommendation. Enroll via the paper High School Enrollment and Registration Form |
| 9 | 10 | Current transcript (minimum 3.3 GPA) & Teacher/Counselor Recommendation. Enroll via the paper High School Enrollment and Registration Form |
Students falling into any of the above categories may apply to take classes at UCSD during Summer Session. Students will be accepted based on their ability to meet the qualifications stated above.
Please note that attending Summer Session does not entitle you to enroll at UCSD during the regular academic term. Attending Summer Session does not guarantee admission to the University.
Students should check with their academic advisor at their home school to ensure their work at UCSD will be accepted towards their degree program or future college studies.
High school students who do not meet these requirements or may not be quite ready for college courses, take a look at some of the other pre-college programs offered at UCSD.
Visiting Students
Visiting Students are all people not currently enrolled at UCSD or another UC school who have either graduated from high school or are 18 years or older and have the maturity and aptitude for college-level work. UCSD Alumni are considered visiting students.
In addition, students that are in progress or have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a campus outside of the University of California system are considered visiting students.
Students dismissed from any college should check with their academic advisor at their home school to ensure their work at UCSD will be accepted towards their degree program.
If you fall into any of the above categories, you may apply to take classes at UCSD during Summer Session. Please visit the Application and Enrollment link for more information on how to apply.
Please note that attending Summer Session does not entitle you to enroll during the regular academic term.
