Continue on Your Path to Success in Summer Sessions
Enrollment Quick Links
There are so many benefits to taking classes at UCR during the summer. You can fulfill prerequisites and major requirements. You can earn units toward a minor. You can earn the units you need to get your degree on time or even graduate early. You can improve your GPA. With Summer Sessions, you can accomplish all that with session options that work with your schedule!
Ready to enroll? The steps you take to enroll in Summer Sessions classes will vary depending on if you are a current UCR student, a student visiting this summer from another college or university, a student not currently enrolled in college, or an international student. Read on to find the category you best fit. If you are still not sure what category you belong to or have additional enrollment questions, contact the Summer Sessions office at summer@ucr.edu or (951) 827-3044.
Determine If You Need to Apply
Select the category below that best describes you to see if you need to submit an application.
Keep in mind: if you are not a current UCR student but have previously taken classes at UCR or submitted an application, your UCR student ID number and NetID will stay the same and you may already have access to R'Web; however, course registration will be blocked until you submit a summer application and the Summer Sessions office updates your status to active.
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I am a current UCR student (a degree-seeking student enrolled or planning to enroll in Spring 2025 and continuing through Fall 2025):
You do not need to submit a summer sessions application. You will enroll through R'Web just as you would in any other term.
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I am an incoming Fall 2025 freshman or transfer:
If you have already SIR'd (submitted your Statement of Intent to Register) with the Undergraduate Admissions office, you will not need to submit a Summer Sessions application. You will enroll through R’Web.
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I am not currently attending UCR, but my R’Web Student Profile says I am Ready to Enroll:
You do not need to submit a summer sessions application. You will enroll through R’Web as you would in any other quarter.
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I am a dismissed UCR student:
You must submit the online application; additionally, you will need contact an academic advisor in the college (CHASS, CNAS, etc.) where you plan to eventually re-admit before you will be permitted to enroll in any classes.
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I am an inactive UCR student (I attended UCR previously as a degree-seeking student, but stopped attending for reasons other than graduating or being academically dismissed, and I am not “Ready to Enroll” per R’Web):
How you enroll in summer classes depends on your future plans at the university. If you plan to graduate in Summer 2025 or readmit for Fall 2025, you should not submit the Summer Sessions Application. Instead, you should seek advice from your college office. If you plan to readmit to UCR Winter 2026 or later, or you never plan to readmit to UCR because you have transferred to another institution, you must submit the Summer Sessions online application to enroll in summer courses.
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I am a non-UCR visiting student (including past graduates of UCR):
Please submit our online application, which will be available March 3, 2025. Once your application is processed (allow three to five business days for processing), you will receive an e-mail confirmation with instructions on how to access R'Web, where you can enroll in your courses, view your charges, and make online payments.
Prerequisites
Some courses have prerequisite requirements that must be cleared before you can enroll. Please see the schedule of classes to determine if your course has a prerequisite. You will not be able to enroll in the class if you have not met the prerequisites.If you are not a UCR student but have completed coursework or have practical experience comparable to the listed prerequisites, please consult with the academic department offering the course prior to enrolling to see if the prerequisites can be waived. Find the department contact on our Enrollment page. It may be necessary to submit your transcripts. Please note that you will need a UCR student ID number before any prerequisites can be formally cleared.
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I am an international student who currently attends UCR:
You do not need to submit a summer sessions application. You will enroll through R'Web just as you would in any other term. If you have further questions about your status as an international student, please contact the International Students and Scholars office.
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I am an international student who is dismissed from UCR:
Dismissed international students must register and enroll for all Summer Session courses through UCR Extension’s International Program in order to receive a valid I-20 and remain in status. For further information please visit the Extension's International website or email the Global Engagement Team at success@ucx.ucr.edu.
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I am an international student and I do not currently attend UCR:
Visiting international students who are applying with an F1 visa and who will need a valid I-20 must first apply through UCR Extension International Programs. You must also have strong English language skills, with a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper) or 80 (IBT) and must have completed secondary school. If you are currently attending a school in the United States and would like to take UCR Summer Session courses concurrently, please visit International Education Programs at UCR Extension to submit a letter of approval from your current school, and to complete enrollment. For further information please visit Extension's International webpage or email the Global Engagement Team at success@ucx.ucr.edu.
Prerequisites
Some courses have prerequisite requirements that must be cleared before you can enroll. Please see the Schedule of Classes to determine if your course has a prerequisite. You will not be able to enroll in the class if you have not met the prerequisites.If you are not a UCR student but have completed coursework or have practical experience comparable to the listed prerequisites, please consult with the academic department offering the course prior to enrolling to see if the prerequisites can be waived. Department contacts are posted on our Enrollment page. It may be necessary to submit your transcripts. Please note that you will need a UCR student ID number before any prerequisites can be formally cleared.
Find the Classes You Need This Summer
Beginning March 3, 2025, you can check out the full schedule of summer classes online through R'Web and classes.ucr.edu. Like with all other quarters, the schedule of classes is subject to change, so please check the schedule regularly for class updates.
Summer classes are just like the classes offered the rest of the year, with some special benefits. Thanks to reduced unit requirements in the summer, you can take the time to focus on core courses for your major or minor. With different session dates available, you can take summer classes in the timeframe that works best for you. You will enroll for your summer classes in R'Web.
Soon after you enroll, you should be granted access to Canvas. Canvas is available at elearn.ucr.edu . For Canvas support, visit elearn.ucr.edu.
Find textbook requirements for your classes at ucr.bncollege.com.
Clear Prerequisites
If you are a visiting (non-UCR) student and you find a course at classes.ucr.edu that you are interested in enrolling in, you will need to check if the course has any prerequisites. If it does, you will likely encounter an enrollment error that will prevent you from enrolling in that course. If you have completed coursework at your home institution that you believe fulfills the prerequisite for a summer course here at UCR, please contact the academic department's contact to get permission to enroll. At a minimum, you will need to provide your UCR student ID number and the name(s) of the class(es) you are interested in enrolling in. Please keep in mind that the department may also request an official or unofficial transcript.
Enroll on R'Web
All Summer Sessions students enroll for classes in R'Web, UCR's student portal. You will need a NetID and a password to log into R'Web.
Summer enrollment is scheduled to begin April 1, 2025. UCR seniors will be the first group to enroll. Enrollment will then open in stages to allow juniors to enroll, then sophomores, freshman and incoming fall admits. Visiting, non-UCR students (including inactive and dismissed UCR students) will be the last group to enroll.
Please check R'Web beginning March 3, 2025, for your assigned time ticket, which tells you when you can enroll in summer classes. To view your time ticket, log into R'Web, click on the Student Profile, change the term to Summer 2024, and click on the registration notices. When it's time for you to enroll in classes, you'll follow these steps:
- Go to R'Web.
- Enter your NetID and password.
- Under the Self-Service section, click on the Registration icon.
- Select Prepare for Registration.
- Under Terms Open for Registration, select Summer 2024 (available March 3, 2025).
- You will now reach the course search page. The next step depends on whether or not you need to search for classes, or if you already know the CRN's (Course Reference Number). Click on the options below for additional steps.
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I don't know the CRN's for the classes I want to enroll in.
- Select the "Find Classes" tab to browse through the Summer 2025 schedule of classes. Enter your search criteria, e.g., Subject and Course Number, Subject, etc., and press Search.
- Once you have found a class that you are interested in, click Add. This will add the class to your Summary. You are not enrolled just yet--notice that the Status column says "pending."
- When you are ready to enroll, go to the Action column in your summary and select Add from the dropdown box for each class you wish to enroll in.
- Click Submit.
- To verify that your enrollment was successful, check the Status Column for each class that you attempted to enroll in. If the status now says Registered, you have successfully enrolled.
Keep in mind...
You will need to add all linked sections, such as lectures, discussions, labs, etc., at the same time to complete your registration successfully; otherwise, an error will occur.
If you get an error, you will not be able to enroll in the course until you resolve that error. For example, if you get a message that says the courses you have attempted to enroll in are in time conflict, you will need to adjust your schedule so that your courses are not in time conflict with each other.
If you get an error message that says you have not met the prerequisite even though you believe you have:
- UCR students: contact your academic advisor for more information
- Visiting students: please be sure to check that you have followed the appropriate steps to clear prerequisites.
If R'Web won't let you enroll in a course even though you are successfully enrolled in the prerequisite in another session (for example, if you enrolled successfully in SPN 001 in session A but are getting an error for SPN 002 in session B), please contact the Summer Sessions office at summer@ucr.edu so we can help you get enrolled.
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I know the CRN's for the courses I want to enroll in.
- Click on the "Enter CRNs" tab to bypass the search function and enroll in classes directly.
- In the text box, enter the five digit CRN. If you wish to add more than one at a time, click on +Add Another CRN. After you have finished entering the CRNs, select Add to Summary.
- The Summary section should now list your courses. Verify that these are the courses you intended to add. Please note that you are not registered just yet--notice that the status shows pending.
- When you are ready to enroll, go to the Action column in your Summary, and select Add from the dropdown box for each class you wish to enroll in. You will then need to select Submit. If the status now says Registered, you have successfully enrolled.
Keep in mind...
that you will need to add all linked sections, such as lectures, discussions, labs, etc., at the same time to complete your registration successfully; otherwise, an error will occur.
If you get an error, you will not be able to enroll in the course until you resolve that error. For example, if you get a message that says the courses you have attempted to enroll in are in time conflict, you will need to adjust your schedule so that your courses are not in time conflict with each other.
If you get an error message that says you have not met the prerequisite even though you believe you have:
- UCR students: contact your academic advisor for more information
- Visiting students: please be sure to check that you have followed the appropriate steps to clear prerequisites.
If R'Web won't let you enroll in a course even though you are successfully enrolled in the prerequisite in another session (for example, if you enrolled successfully in SPN 001 in session A but are getting an error for SPN 002 in session B), please contact the Summer Sessions office at summer@ucr.edu so we can help you get enrolled.
Payment
Summer Sessions bills will be available on R'Web on June 17, 2025. Summer fees will be due on July 15, 2025. If you enroll in additional classes July 16 or later, fees will be due on August 15, 2025. Failure to pay fees on time may result in a $45 Administrative Tuition Processing Fee and/or your fall registration may be impacted.
Summer Sessions does not drop students from unpaid courses. If you enroll in a course and you later decide you don't want it, it is your responsibility to drop the course by the published drop deadline as listed at Dates & Deadlines . If you enroll in a course and you do not drop it by the published deadline, you will be billed for the course and you will receive a grade.
Failure to pay your summer fees in full may negatively impact your fall course schedule.
Payment Methods
- See Student Business Services for more information about payment methods.
- Financial aid is available for qualifying UCR students. If you receive a financial aid award for the summer, it may cover some or all of your tuition.
- Visiting students receiving financial aid from another campus or another source must pay their UCR fees directly (i.e., independent of UCR's Financial Aid or Student Business Services office) and arrange to be reimbursed.
Refunds
Refunds may apply when you drop a course through R'Web within the allowed time frame. Please refer to Dates & Deadlines for refund deadlines for each specific session.
If you paid by credit card and are entitled to a refund, your credit card will be credited. If you paid by check, cash, money order, or cashier's check, you will receive a check from Student Business Services. Please allow two to three weeks for processing from the time you officially drop the course on R'Web. Checks will be mailed to the address listed on your R'Web profile.
Course lab fees, materials fees, the Administrative Processing Fee, and the online payment convenience fee are nonrefundable.
If you are new to R'Web, or just need a refresher, this video will walk you through the process of enrolling for classes in R'Web.
Registering for Courses in R'Web from UC Riverside on Vimeo.
If a class you want to take is full, you may be able to add yourself to the waitlist. This video will walk you through the process of adding yourself to a waitlist in R'Web.
Adding Yourself to a Waitlist in R'Web from UC Riverside on Vimeo.