Frequently Asked Questions
2024 Session Dates
Session 1: Jun 24 – Aug 1
10-Week: Jun 24 – Aug 30
Session 2: Aug 5 – Sept 11
Helpful Info
How many sessions does UCI Summer offer?
UCI Summer Session offers three sessions (two 5-week sessions and one 10-week sessions). Please visit the Summer Session Academic Calendar.
What are the deadlines to add/drop without additional approval?
Our deadlines to drop without additional approval are the 1st Friday of each session for Sessions I and II, and the 2nd Friday for the 10-Week Session.
You can add/drop with additional approval up until our absolute deadlines: July 12th for Session 1, August 23th for Session II, and August 2nd for 10-week Session.
For a detailed list of all important dates, please visit our Summer Session Academic Calendar.
How do I find the class I’m interest in?
Search by department and session: This feature is quite helpful if you are looking for a course in a particular session.
Browse all of our departments: You may view a full list of all of our departments and drill-down to see the course offerings with a single click.
I’m having issues enrolling via the online site, how do I proceed?
Do you offer in person or drop offs?
There are no enrollment forms posted, when will they be available?
Can I drop or change classes or change grade options online?
How do I make changes online?
You are able to make changes online by logging in to your Summer Session account. Be sure to complete steps 1-6 and receive a confirmation email.
If you cannot complete your transaction on our website, please email summer-coursechanges@uci.edu explaining your situation. An operator will send you instructions on how to proceed.
I received an approval for excess units but cannot enroll online.
I received an account discrepancy while trying to enroll online. How do I proceed?
Why do you need my social security number?
How do I make a payment online?
What are fees for each course?
All other visiting students: each course is $374/unit + 1-time Mandatory Campus Fee $290
Some labs or art courses may require an extra fee: approximately $50-$75. For detailed information on fees, please visit our Summer Session Fees page.
How does Pay for 8 work?
When is my credit card charged for an online purchase?
How do I complete Financial Aid? Can I accept now or pay out of pocket first?
Financial Aid becomes available to UC Irvine students mid-to-late March. You can visit the UCI Financial Aid website for more information.
Yes! You may pay out of pocket first, then receive a reimbursement from Financial Aid. Whatever Financial Aid you choose to accept, will act as your reimbursement.
How do I check my balance? What does the bolded red number mean?
When I try to pay for my classes online, the payment page says “Transaction Declined”. How can I continue my enrollment and payment?
Please verify the card information you entered is correct: card number, card holder name, billing address, and CVV2 code. If one or more fields need correction, you may edit them, then continue to the next steps and complete your registration. If all fields were correct and you are using a credit card, you may call your credit card company to determine the issue. After your card company has verified your credit card is cleared to make this large transaction, you can make another attempt to complete your online enrollment and payment.
If all the fields were correct and you are using a debit card, you may have a daily spending limit, which would prevent you from completing your transaction. To authorize this large transaction, you should call your bank. Then, make another attempt to complete your online enrollment and payment.
If you are still experiencing difficulty making a payment online, please email summer-coursechanges@uci.edu explaining your situation, or call us at (949)824-6494, and one of our staff members will assist you on how to proceed.
Will there be prerequisites required for visiting students?
How do I get my transcript?
I left my computer for a while, and when I returned, my cart was empty?
I plan to park on campus. How can I purchase a parking permit?
I forgot my UCINetId password. How do I sign into the site?
Can my high school student take a course? Which ones? What is needed?
When will I hear back regarding my email or when will my submission be processed?
I forgot my password. How do I sign into the site?
I am trying to create a profile, but get a message that my email address is already in use. What’s happening, and why can’t I continue?
Likewise, you may already be in our database, but we didn’t have your SSN or birth date already on file. If that’s the case, then the record you are creating is considered “new” and not yet connected to your existing information. You may call Summer Session at (949) 824-6494 and have them perform a search for your information so that they can connect all of your files. Otherwise, you may have to choose a new email address to continue enrolling. Please be sure to use a valid email, or you may have difficulty signing into the site in the future if you forget your password.