SELS Payment, Registration, and Visas

How much do Summer English Language Studies courses cost?

For international students, courses cost $550 per unit (as of the Summer 2020 term). The courses(link is external) in Summer English Language Studies vary in unit amount, but the course fees for international students (NOT including additional Summer Sessions...

Is it acceptable to take a course from another department in addition to one in the Summer English Language Studies program?

Yes, students who wish to enroll in a SELS course and another non-SELS course may do so. Please keep in mind that all UC Berkeley courses are conducted in university-level English, unless noted. The rigor and expectations outside of the Summer English Language Program is intensive and based on English proficiency. The university requires that students demonstrate English language proficiency...

I have a question about registration and payment for courses. Whom should I contact?

The Summer English Language Studies office cannot answer specific questions about registration or fees. After referring to the registration webpage(link is external) on the Berkeley Summer Sessions site, direct all registration and fee questions to summer@berkeley.edu.

I have a question about my visa. Whom do I talk to?

The Summer English Language Studies office cannot answer specific questions about visas. After referring to the visa webpage(link is external) on the Berkeley International Office site, direct all visa questions to biosummer@berkeley.edu(link...

Can I register in Summer English Language Studies courses if I am under 18 or have not finished high school?

Most of our classes and activities are designed for high school graduates and students over 18 years old. But we also welcome high school students who enroll via the Berkeley Summer Sessions Pre-College Scholars program(link is external).

If you would like to visit California and take summer ESL classes, please see our page for...

What do I do if I want to change my course schedule after I have registered?

Most students can make schedule changes online. UC Berkeley students can make changes via CalCentral. Visiting international students: please visit the Berkeley Summer Sessions Enrollment Changes webpage(link is external).