Summer University Program
By enrolling in the Summer University Program through UC San Diego Extension International Programs, you will receive very high quality students services, including:
- academic advising
- immigration advising
- health and welfare advising
- participate in student events organized by Extension International Programs
The tuition for Extension's Summer University Program is higher than it is with direct enrollment on the campus Summer Session website because of the additional services and personal attention you will receive from Extension International Programs throughout your Summer University Program.
Who should take this program?
You should take the Summer University Program if you are a high-achieving student who would like to take a full-time or part-time schedule of credit-bearing courses at UC San Diego while studying alongside American university students in the summer. Extension's Summer University Program consists of regular university courses compressed into two five-week periods and both sessions are very rigorous. A schedule of 8 units per 5-week session (usually two classes) is considered full-time study.
Enrollment for visiting and international students begins April 2022. To ensure you obtain your choice in courses, please apply early to solidify your schedule in April 2022, at the start of open-enrollment for visiting and international students. While international students may begin reviewing courses beginning March 2022 (when UC San Diego students begin enrolling in Summer Session classes), visiting and international students may not enroll in courses until April 2022.
What this program includes
You may take 4-8 units (usually one or two classes), and choose from most UC San Diego departments, including:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- History
- Languages
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theatre and Dance
- Visual Arts
- and many more
Course options can be found in the UC San Diego General Catalog. All summer university courses are on a space-available basis, so you must select alternate choices on Extension's Summer University Program Supplemental Application Form just in case your first-choice courses are full. Once we have confirmed your course enrollment, you will receive confirmation and acceptance materials from our Extension International Programs admissions department. Before you enroll, be sure to review Extension's Summer University Program Refund Policy, below. Certain courses may require prior experience in the course subject area. All classes are subject to change or cancellation based on UC San Diego scheduling decisions.
Dates
2022 Dates
- Session I: June 24 - July 30
- Session II: July 29 - September 3
Admission Requirements
Below, please find the minimum acceptance requirements for the Extension Summer University Program below. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted into the Extension Summer Session program will have a successful experience.
Language Proficiency Requirement
You must have one of the following scores to participate in this program:
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- IELTS: 7.0
- CEFR: C1
- Cambridge Scaled Score: 190-C1 Advanced
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 115
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65
- TOEIC:
- Listening: 490
- Reading :455
- Speaking: 180
- Writing: 180
Additional Admission Requirements
- Most current UC San Diego Extension International Programs and Summer University Program Supplemental Application (the 2022 form will available in February 2022).
- Copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies. Transcripts must clearly indicate excellent academic achievement – top 10% in your school.
- A one-page statement explaining your reasons for choosing UC San Diego for your study abroad experience.
- Payment in full
- Acknowledgement form to authorize the creation of a student account
- All enrolled students are required to complete an online pre-arrival orientation before starting the Summer University Program.
- Once admitted into the program, you must maintain above-average final grades in all coursework (“B” or better).
Program Schedule
- 5 weeks
- Monday – Friday
- Schedule varies depending on classes chosen
- The part-time Extension Summer University Program does not qualify for an I-20 to obtain the F-1 student visa
Note: Participating in this educational program does not itself provide preference in admission to the University of California (UC) degree programs. Students interested in applying to UC degree programs should refer to the UC Admissions website, or the websites of other UC campuses they wish to attend for details about their admissions process.
Cost (in U.S. dollars)
- Application Fee: $200 (nonrefundable)
- Full-time Tuition (8 units): US$ 6,570
- Part-time Tuition (4 units): US$ 5,330
- International Student Service Fee: $380 per session (5 weeks)
- UC San Diego Extension medical insurance fee: $270 per session (5 weeks)
- Books/Materials: Approximately $200-$800 per quarter (Payment CANNOT be made in advance. Books and materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)
Payment & Refund Policies
Payments:
All fees and full tuition must be paid in full at time of application. Tuition is not prorated.
Program Cancellation and Refund Schedule:
All application, express mail, and medical insurance fees are non-refundable. Refunds are given through the mode of original payment. Agent/University-referred students receive refunds through the agent or university. All requests for refunds, add/drop MUST be in writing.
Extension's Summer University Program I: June 24 - July 30
- June TBD and before: Full refund of tuition, minus a $500 cancellation fee
- June TBD - July TBD at 3 p.m.: 50% refund of tuition, minus a $500 cancellation fee
- July TBD after 3 p.m.: No refunds
Extension's Summer University Program II: July 29 - September 3
- July TBD and before: Full refund of tuition, minus a $500 cancellation fee
- July TBD - August TBD at 3:00 p.m.: 50% refund of tuition, minus a $500 cancellation fee
- August TBD after 3:00 p.m.: No refunds
Program Change Schedule and Fees:
When enrolling in one of Extension's Summer University Programs, you may change from part-time to full-time or from full-time to part-time. If you have chosen to study full-time, you cannot take more than 8 units. Only one change is allowed according to the policies below:
Extension's Summer University Program I: June 24 - July 30
Only one change is allowed:
Part-time students changing to full-time students
- June TBD and before: Additional tuition
- June TBD - July TBD at 3 p.m.: Additional tuition, $100 late add fee
Full-time students changing to part-time students (see “Important” information below):
- June TBD and before: Refund of additional tuition
- June TBD - July TBD at 3 p.m.: Refund of additional tuition, minus $100 late drop fee
- July TBD after 3 p.m.: No refund of additional tuition, $100 late drop fee
Extension's Summer University Program II: July 29 - September 3
Part-time students changing to full-time students
- July TBD and before: Additional tuition
- July TBD - August TBD at 3:00 pm: Additional tuition, $100 late add fee
Full-time students changing to part-time students (see “Important” information below):
- July TBD and before: Refund of additional tuition
- July TBD - August TBD at 3:00 p.m.: Refund of additional tuition, minus $100 late drop fee
- August TBD after 3:00 p.m.: No refund of additional tuition, $100 late drop fee
Class Change Schedule and Fees:
For all class change requests, email ups-program@ucsd.edu
Extension's Summer University Program I
- June TBD and before: No additional fee to change a class
- June TBD - July TBD at 3 p.m.: $100 late change fee
- July TBD after 3 p.m.: No class changes
Extension's Summer University Program II
- July TBD and before: No additional fee to change a class
- July TBD - August TBD at 3:00 p.m.: $100 late change fee
- August TBD after 3:00 p.m.: No class changes
Important: Full-time students with F-1 student visa status who withdraw from their program or drop below 8 units to part-time status without authorization, will be in violation of their status. You should speak with the Immigration Adviser before making any changes to your program of study to ensure compliance with U.S. immigration regulations.
Note: All charges are subject to change. Please ask at time of withdrawal or change for current charges.
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