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Welcome to 2026 Summer Sessions!

2026 Summer Sessions

  • Session I: June 22 - July 31
  • Session II: Aug. 3 - Sept. 11
  • Special Session: June 12 - Sept. 11

Grow beyond your expectations with UC Davis Summer Sessions in California’s College Town of Davis.

With more than 700 courses available over two six-week sessions and the Special Session that offer a wide variety of courses with varying start and end dates, UC Davis Summer Sessions provide students the opportunity to:

  • Get ahead
  • Catch up
  • Stay on track
  • Graduate early

Incoming transfer and first-year students, high school seniors and other college students are welcome to apply, too!

Summer Sessions lets you concentrate on challenging courses a few courses at a time, meet new friends and learn more about the campus and Davis, the ultimate college town.

To get your enrollment started, click the box below that best describes you.

Current UC Davis students

Get ready for summer 2026! Review key deadlines to stay on track toward your academic goals.

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Prospective students

Explore Summer Sessions at UC Davis and discover how to get started.

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Announcements

Registration is now open!

  • by Danniele M Biala

Pass times have ended, and open registration for summer courses is now available on Schedule Builder. Students can register during the following hours:

Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Please note there will be registration freezes from June 15–18 and July 15–18. During these periods, you will not be able to make changes to your schedule.

Be sure to check our Events Page to add important deadlines and notices to your calendar.

Update on Summer Sessions Application Status

  • by Danniele M Biala

All applications that meet minimum requirements will be activate on April 21. Students will receive an email with their student ID, Pass Time (registration period) and instructions on how to create a computing account. 

If you are a continuing UC Davis student, you do not need to submit an application and will receive your Pass Time on April 21. 

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