Summer Sessions

Help With Enrollment

• How do I choose my classes?

  Check out the schedule of classes for class schedules, class descriptions, and other important information. The UCR General Catalog has class descriptions and degree requirements, which can be helpful when you are choosing classes. 

  If you need additional guidance and you are a UCR student, your academic advisor can help you choose classes. If you are a visiting student, you should visit your academic advisor/counselor at your home campus to determine which classes to take at UCR during the summer.

• How do I know if classes at UCR will be accepted for credit at my home college/university?

  In general, UC classes are transferable between UC campuses. However, it is important that all visiting students — whether from another UC or any other school — consult with their academic advisor/counselor at their home institution to determine whether or not classes at UCR will be accepted for credit toward their degree. 

• Are courses taken during Summer Sessions accepted by health professions programs such as medical, dental, pharmacy schools?

  Yes, courses taken during any academic term are accepted by health professions programs/schools. 

• Can prerequisite courses required for health professions programs be taken on-line/virtually?

  It depends. Many (but not all) health professions programs ask for science and science lab courses to be taken in-person. Each health professions program/school decides method of instruction decision. Before scheduling an on-line/virtual course, verify with the program(s)/school(s) that you plan to apply to by contacting the program admissions coordinator or reviewing the program/school website. You may also reach out to the UCR Health Professions Advising Center for assistance. 

• Can I get a copy of a specific class syllabus?

  The Summer Sessions office does not maintain class syllabus information. You may find it worthwhile to contact the academic department directly for more help. 

• How many classes can I take during the summer?

  Students may enroll in a maximum of 15 units. This limit may be increased based on proven academic ability and the feasibility of the student's schedule. If you are an undergraduate UCR student and wish to take more than the maximum load, you will need to contact your academic advisor so they can increase your unit load.

  If you are a graduate UCR student, you will need to contact the advisor of the Graduate Division.

  If you are a visiting student, you may contact the Summer Sessions office at summer@ucr.edu to request your unit cap be increased for summer. It is recommended that you consult with the academic advisor/counselor at your home institution prior to requesting the unit-cap increase. 

• How do I enroll in a special studies, internship, research, or other variable-unit class?

  To enroll in a 190 or 290 series course (excluding 198i/298i), fill out our online form located at summer.ucr.edu/forms. 

  For internships (198i, 298i, & 398i) please go to the Career Center's website for more information. 

• Do I need to send my transcripts to UCR?

  In most cases, you will not need to send transcripts to UCR. The only time you will need to submit a transcript to UCR is if you are trying to enroll in a UCR class that has a prerequisite. If this is the case, you must submit your transcript to the department that is offering the class. Please keep in mind that you must first be an active summer UCR student before your transcripts can be reviewed at UCR. Please include your UCR ID number in your communication with the department so they can appropriately add the permission to your student record, which will allow you to enroll.

• Enrollment is closed on R'Web. Can I still enroll?

  Each session has a limited time frame to late add if class space permits after the R'Web online registration period closes. To enroll late, please fill out and print the Enrollment Adjustment Form.

• I am trying to enroll in a class that has linked activities, such as a lecture and a lab or a lecture and discussion. How do I enroll?

  You will need to add the primary class (e.g., lecture) and all of its linked activities (e.g., discussions, labs, screenings, etc.) to your Summary in R'Web Registration, and select Add from the dropdown box next to each section. Only select Submit after you have chosen Add from the dropdown box for all the linked activities; otherwise, you will receive an error. You will know that you have successfully enrolled if the class status in the Summary says Registered. Visit the Enrollment section of this site for more information on how to enroll in Summer Sessions classes. 

• Why won't R'Web let me enroll in a course even though I am enrolled in the prerequisite in another session? Example, you're enrolled in SPN 001 in session A but unable to enroll in SPN 002 in session B.

  Students who enroll in

  -BUS 165A

  -CHEM 001A, 01LA, 001B, 01LB, 008A, 08LA, 008B, 08LB

  -ENGL 001A, 001B

  -PHYS 002A, 02LA, 002B, 02LB, 040A, 040B

  -SOC 004

  -SPN 001, 002, 003

  will receive a permit to enroll in the next class in the series. For example, if you enroll in SPN 001, you will be allowed to enroll in SPN 002. You will need to enroll in the first course in one transaction, then enroll in the next course in another transaction, and so on. 

  If you have successfully enrolled in a prerequisite course and you need assistance enrolling in another course that is not on this list, please contact the Summer Sessions office at summer@ucr.edu so we can help you enroll. 

• How do I know which Chemistry lab to enroll in?

  When enrolling in Chemistry in the summer, it is vital that you ensure you are enrolling in a lab that is in the same session as the lecture. You can determine if the sessions match by referencing the first letter of the section number. For example, CHEM 008C C00 can be taken with CHEM 08LC C01; CHEM 008C A00 can be paired with CHEM 08LC A01. If you enroll in an invalid combination, the Summer Sessions office will have to correct your enrollment, which may include dropping you from one or more classes

• Can I enroll in classes that have overlapping schedules?

  If you try to enroll in two or more classes that have conflicting schedules, you will encounter a registration error that prevents you from successfully enrolling. However, if you must enroll in both classes, you can complete an Enrollment Adjustment Form. You will need to obtain permission (in the form of a signature) from the instructors of both affected classes. Please keep in mind that the Summer Sessions office does not recommend enrolling in overlapping classes unless absolutely necessary.

• Am I allowed to audit classes in summer?

  No, auditing classes is not allowed in summer.

• Will I get a confirmation of enrollment?

  You will not receive written confirmation of your enrollment via email or regular mail. Please log into R'Web to view your current schedule.

• How do I change my grading basis from a letter grade to an S/NC or vice versa?

  To change your grading basis, you will need to complete the Enrollment Adjustment Form. 

• What is the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a class?

  When a student drops a course on R'Web, they will receive a full refund of the course fees, and a grade/W will not be recorded on the transcript. When a student requests a withdrawal, the student will not receive a refund, and a W will be recorded in lieu of a grade on the transcript. Please note that the drop and withdrawal policies have varied recently due to exceptions made in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  For Summer 2021: To receive a full refund of class fees and no record of a course on the transcript, you must drop yourself from the course on R'Web by the published session deadline. If you miss the drop-refund deadline, you may instead elect to withdraw from the course via Enrollment Adjustment Form by the session deadline; a withdrawal will not result in a refund, and a W grade will not be recorded on the transcript. Note: retroactive petition requests to withdraw from a course in Summer 2021 may result in a W on the transcript, as determined by the college. 

  For Summer 2020: To receive a full refund of class fees and no record of the course on the transcript, the course must have been dropped on R'Web by the published session deadline. If the drop-refund deadline passed, a withdrawal was possible through the published deadline via Enrollment Adjustment Form and would result in no refund; a W grade was not recorded for Summer 2020. 

• My class was cancelled! Now what should I do?

  If your class was cancelled, you may enroll in another class in its place or you may elect to receive a refund. In both cases, you will need to go to R'Web, select Registration and drop the cancelled class (if you haven't been dropped already). If you wish to enroll in another class, you may do so and the fees you paid for the cancelled class should be credited to the new class.  If you do not want to enroll in another class, simply drop the cancelled class and a credit/refund will automatically be issued to you.

• When do I pay for a waitlisted class?

  You only pay for classes that you are officially enrolled in. When you add yourself to a waitlist, you are not officially enrolled. You will be charged only if you are offered a seat from the waitlist and you choose to enroll at that time. For specific payment deadlines, visit the Cost & Aid section. 

• Do waitlisted classes count toward my financial aid unit requirement?

  No. You must be fully enrolled in a class for it to count toward your financial aid unit requirement.

• How do I get a UCR transcript?

  Transcripts may be requested on R'Web and are issued by the Registrar's office. For additional details, please visit the Registrar's website. 

• I am a parent/family member of a student, and I have a question about their enrollment/grades/transcripts/etc.

  The Summer Sessions office is bound by FERPA to keep students' educational records private, and we can only speak to the student directly about their record. If you are a parent/family member and you have a general question about Summer Sessions, we are more than happy to help, but if you have a specific question about your child's enrollment, grades, etc., we will have to speak directly with the student. For more information about FERPA at UCR, please see the Registrar's website. 

Help With Fees

• When are my class fees due?

  Please see the Cost & Aid section of our website for payment deadline. 

• What are Referendum Fees?

  The Referendum Fees (also known as Quarterly Fees) are mandatory campus fees that were approved by ballot by the student body at UCR. They cover such services as the Student Recreation Center, the campus newspaper and the radio station. Learn more about quarterly fees here.

• I don't plan on using the Student Recreation Center (or another service funded by the referendum fees). Why do I have to pay for it?

  There are no fee waivers for any of the referendum fees. They are all mandatory.

• I withdrew from a class, but I am still being charged. Why?

  In summer, withdrawing from a class does not result in a refund and a W grade will be recorded. To receive a refund and avoid receiving a W grade, students must drop the course by the published drop deadline. 

  Please note that the drop and withdrawal policies have varied recently due to exceptions made in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  For Summer 2021: To have been eligible for a refund, you must have dropped the course(s) by the published drop-refund deadline(s). If you withdrew from a course after that date via Enrollment Adjustment Form, you would not have received a refund. W grades were not recorded on the transcript except as determined by the college office (typically resulting from a petition). 

  Summer 2020: To have been eligible for a refund, you must have dropped the course(s) on R'Web by the published drop-refund deadline(s). If you withdrew from a course after that date via Enrollment Adjustment Form, you were not eligible for a refund; however, a W grade was not recorded on the transcript.   

  Summer 2019 and prior: By electing to withdraw from a class, you agreed to receive a W on your transcript and no refund was issued for the class. The only way to get a refund and have no record of the class on your transcript was to drop the course on R'Web published deadline.

• I work at UCR. Do I qualify for a staff discount?

  If you are a UCR career staff employee with a non-ending employment date and you are a continuing, active student for the upcoming academic year, you are eligible for reduced Summer Sessions fees. You will need to complete the UCR Career Staff Discount Form and submit it to the Summer Sessions office for approval before the fee waiver will be applied. 

• I am the parent/family member of a student who is taking a summer class at UCR, and I have a question about their bill.

  The Summer Sessions office is bound by FERPA to keep students' educational records private, and we can only speak to the student directly about fees charged to their account. If you are a parent/family member and you have a general question about fees, we are more than happy to help, but if you have a specific question about charges on the student's bill, we will have to speak directly with the student. For more information about FERPA at UCR, please see the Registrar's website. 

Help With Financial Aid

Please keep in mind that the Summer Sessions office can only answer general questions about financial aid. Learn more about summer financial aid options on the Cost & Aid page. If you have a question about your specific aid package,  contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@ucr.edu or (951) 827-3878.

• Can visiting, non-UCR students get financial aid through UCR in the summer?

  Only regular UCR students are eligible to receive aid from UCR. Visiting students may apply for aid through their home campus or another source, but all arrangements will need to be handled by the student, not by the UCR Financial Aid office.

• Do I have to take all my classes in a single session to qualify for financial aid?

  No, you do not have to take all of your summer classes in one session. 

• I am having trouble reaching anyone in Financial Aid. Can someone in the Summer Sessions office help me?

  The Summer Sessions office can only answer very general questions. None of our staff members are financial aid counselors and therefore the advice we can provide is limited. 

Help With Housing

• Is housing available in summer?

  Summer housing is available. Please visit housing.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-6350 for more information. Summer housing contracts are available May 16.