All About Summer Sessions

Hey Aggies! Thinking about sticking around for summer? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Summer Session? 


UC Davis Summer Sessions are a great opportunity to get ahead on coursework, explore a new subject, or lighten your future academic load — all in just six weeks.

Here’s a breakdown:

  • Over 700 courses are available during Summer Sessions  
  • Special Sessions offer even more courses with flexible start dates  
  • Courses are intensive: 10 weeks of material condensed into 6  
  • Costs include $279 per unit plus a mandatory campus fee of $403.90 per session  
  • Financial aid is available if you’re registered for 6 or more units and filed FAFSA the previous year  
  • Students taking 10 or more units may be eligible for the $1,100 Summer Advantage Grant  

Not sure how much it’ll cost? Use the Summer Financial Aid Estimator

Important Dates  


Session I: June 23 – August 1  
Special Session: June 13 – September 12 
Session II: August 4 – September 12  
Pass Times Available: April 21  
Enrollment on Schedule Builder Opens: April 28  

Browse course offerings and stay updated at the Summer Sessions website

Some Upcoming Events:


Summer Resource Fair: April 16th 11:00am-2:00pm, at the South Patio in the Memorial Union
Summer Sessions Advisors Info Sessions: April 18th 11:00am-12:30pm online, register via the summer sessions website


Connect with First Year Experience  


If you have questions or want help navigating Schedule Builder, campus resources, or summer sessions, reach out to your Peer Mentor or email reshallacademics@ucdavis.edu

Want to meet one-on-one with a Peer Mentor? Find your very own Peer Mentor


Make the most of your summer. Plan ahead and enroll early!  

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