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Summer Sessions starting soon!

Get ready for 2026 Summer Sessions!

Summer Sessions 2026 dates

  • 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 6-week sessions and the Special Session with exciting courses offering 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.

 


Announcements

Deadline Extended! Help us plan for Summer 2026!

The Summer Sessions team invites all UC Davis undergraduates to share their experiences and perspectives on summer courses by participating in a brief survey. The goal of this study is to better understand how Summer Sessions offerings can meet students’ academic needs in the future. Take your part in planning Summer 2026! 

Take the survey here!

Summer Scholars Writing Academy registration now open for session II!

Registration for session II of the Summer Scholars Writing Academy is now open! This program will help you immerse yourself into the world of writing! This is a free 6 week program open to all UC Davis students looking to engage in new writing situations that invite deeper engagement with audience, purpose and tone.

Session II will run from Aug. 5-Sept. 9 every Tuesday from 3 p.m to 4 p.m in person at the Writing Center, at the top of the Teaching and Learning Complex. Advance registration is required and closes one week before the beginning of the program.