UCLA Summer Sessions offers international high school students flexible options to experience college life at a world-renowned research university and earn UCLA credit. You can enroll in academic courses, online courses, or select one of our Precollege Summer Institutes.


For our registration purposes, you will be subject to I-20 requirements and will need to come on an F-1 visa if you answer no to ALL of the questions below:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, i.e., a Green Card holder?
  • Are you an international student currently studying in the US and returning to the same school after the summer?
  • Do you intend to enroll only in online courses?
  • Do you intend to enroll only in precollege Summer Institutes?

Important Note: UCLA has decided to transition all summer offerings to remote learning only. For more information, visit our Updates and Alerts page.

 

Summer Courses

Summer Sessions is a unique opportunity to advance your academic career. You get the chance to study and socialize among America's finest group of undergraduates. During the summer, many courses that make up UCLA's regular curriculum are offered in four sessions, Session A, B, C, and D . With over 100 courses to choose from, including Communication Skills courses and ESL courses designed specifically for international students, you can have an unforgettable summer no matter where you are from.

More information on Summer Courses for visiting international students

Summer Course Registration Form

 

2021 Session Schedule for Academic Courses
SESSION WEEKS START DATE END DATE
Session A 3 weeks June 21, 2021 July 9, 2021
Session A 6 weeks June 21, 2021 July 30, 2021
Session A 8 weeks June 21, 2021 August 13, 2021
Session A 9 weeks June 21, 2021 August 20, 2021
Session A 10 weeks June 21, 2021 August 27, 2021
Session B 3 weeks July 12, 2021 July 30, 2021
Session C 3 weeks August 2, 2021 August 20, 2021
Session C 6 weeks August 2, 2021 September 10, 2021
Session D 3 weeks August 23, 2021 September 10, 2021

For our registration purposes, you are considered an international high school student only if you answer no to ALL of the questions below:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, i.e., a Green Card holder?
  • Are you an international student currently studying in the US and returning to the same school after the summer?
  • Do you intend to enroll only in online courses?

 

Summer Institutes

PRECOLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTES

Precollege Summer Institutes are designed for advanced high school students who wish to gain academically challenging college-level experience.

 

COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTES

The following College/Professional Summer Institutes are also open to high school students.

  • Film and Television Summer Institute

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    Summer Institutes Registration Form

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    UCLA Summer Sessions 2021 will be remote. Learn More.