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Concurrent Enrollment

UC Berkeley Extension's Concurrent Enrollment program provides an opportunity to enroll in UC Berkeley campus courses on a space-available basis without formal admission to the University. Approval of class applications is at the sole discretion of the campus academic departments.

Concurrent Enrollment is available in fall and spring terms. If you’re interested in attending a campus course during the summer, check out Summer Sessions.

Important Dates

Concurrent Enrollment Event Fall 2022 Spring 2023
International Application Deadline June 27, 2022 November 7, 2022
Class application portal opens August 10, 2022 January 4, 2023
Term begins August 17, 2022 January 10, 2023
Instruction begins August 24, 2022 January 17, 2023
CalCentral Term Access application deadline for U.S. and online students September 2, 2022 January 30, 2023
Class Application Add Deadline September 14 2022 February 8, 2023
Class Application/Course Drop Deadline September 16, 2022 February 10, 2023
Payment Deadline September 30, 2022 February 24, 2023
Deadline to Change Grading Basis October 28, 2022 March 24, 2023
Last Day of Instruction December 9, 2022 May 5, 2023
Final Examinations December 12–16, 2022 May 8–12, 2023

Withdrawals

The deadline to withdraw from the term is the last day of instruction (Friday of RRR Week). All Concurrent Enrollments are subject to the published deadlines and academic policies of UC Berkeley Extension.

Withdrawal requests can be emailed to concurrent@berkeley.edu before the deadline above.

Failure to withdraw by this date, even if you stop attending, may result in a failing grade.

I am an International Student Seeking Full-Time Programs and F-1 Visa

International students who do not wish to apply to a degree-granting program at UC Berkeley have two options to attend courses at UC Berkeley and UC Berkeley Extension.

  1. Berkeley Global Access (BGA) Program. Through this short-term program, international students take courses at UC Berkeley and maintain F-1 visa status. In addition, BGA students have access to academic, visa, and housing support from a dedicated international student services team and are part of a cohort of other international students. More information on this option can be found through the link above.
  2. Individual Concurrent Enrollment Program. This option requires students to make arrangements independently to study with a specific campus department. They must contact and be officially invited by a UC Berkeley campus department to study in the Concurrent Enrollment program, generally for one or two semesters. Not every department accepts Concurrent Enrollment students. More information on this option can be found below and in the other sections on this page.

Whether you choose BGA or the individual option, UC Berkeley Extension issues international students a Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 for full-time study. Students must apply to each class they wish to take and each class application is subject to review and approval (see Class Application Process below). Students must participate in a mandatory orientation.

Individual Concurrent Enrollment Option

Application Process

To apply, students must submit their International Concurrent Enrollment application online before the published deadline. The application link can be found at the top right of this page or by logging into their UC Berkeley Extension account. Students will be required to upload their official invitation letter from a campus department, proof of financial resources, proof of English proficiency (minimum TOEFL score of 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format score of 7.0 or Duolingo score of 115 or waiver letter) and pay an application fee.

Access to Class Application Portal

Before the semester begins, students will receive their CalNet ID and access to CalCentral. Once the Class Application Portal opens (approximately 4 weeks before the semester begins), students will apply for each class they wish to enroll in. Step-by-step instructions will be provided.

Class Application Process

Each class application must be approved via the official campus review process. This may include the instructor, the department, and/or the dean. As each class application(s) is reviewed, approved or denied, students will receive automatic email notifications; however, it is recommended that students periodically log in to check the status of their class application(s). Students are not officially enrolled in a course until it appears in CalCentral under the term schedule.

F-1 Visa Status

To maintain F-1 visa status while in the Concurrent Enrollment Program and/or to continue studies for an additional term(s), students must enroll full time (usually a minimum of 12 semester units per term) and be making satisfactory progress as defined by the inviting department. Students are limited to 2 semesters in the Individual Concurrent Enrollment Program and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.

For additional information on either option, email UC Berkeley Extension International Student Services at extension-intl@berkeley.edu.

Concurrent Enrollment Instructions

Note: International Students must submit an International Concurrent Enrollment application and follow the process outlined in section above.

  1. Apply for term eligibility by creating a UC Berkeley Extension Account.
  2. Enroll in UNEX-1221 and pay the CalCentral Term Access fee.
  3. After 3–4 days, you will receive instructions on how to create your CalNet ID.
  4. You will use your CalNet ID to apply for classes via CalCentral.

Once you apply for a class or classes, your application(s) will be forwarded to the instructor and the academic department for class approval. We recommend that you periodically log into CalCentral to review the status of your class application(s). You are not officially enrolled in a course until your class application has been approved at all levels it appears in CalCentral under the term schedule.

University of California Vaccine and Immunization Mandate

All students attending UC Berkeley classes must satisfy TB screening and immunization requirements as mandated by the UC Office of the President.

In order to be eligible for concurrent enrollment, you must comply with the requirements listed on the UC Berkeley University Health Services page*, and you must meet all deadlines as follows:

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Due Now

Influenza (flu) Vaccine Requirement: Due Dec. 1, 2022

TB screening and Immunization Requirements (MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Meningococcal Conjugate): Due Dec. 31, 2022

*The UHS website makes reference to Tang Center appointments for outstanding vaccination. Please note that most concurrent enrollment students are not eligible for Tang Vaccination Services. You will need to arrange these directly with your health care provider or program. Most CVS, Walgreens and other retail stores offer these services.

Fees and Payment

All students are assessed the following fee every term that they apply for Concurrent Enrollment:

  • $125 nonrefundable CalCentral Term Access fee
  • $250 nonrefundable Student Services fee

International students must also pay the following fees:

  1. $100 nonrefundable international student application fee
  2. Health insurance is required of all students on an F1 visa who receive their Form I-20 from us. View health insurance information.

Fees are $750 per unit for Concurrent Enrollment. For classes with a lab, an additional $100 is charged.

Some programs charge a flat program and course fee per term or a higher per-unit tuition rate; consult the program or department for additional information regarding these fees.

Fees are subject to change.

Detailed instructions for tuition fee payment

There are no refunds after the add/drop deadline. Please note that special refund policies apply for certain programs; consult the program or department for additional information regarding its refund policies.

Concurrent students may be eligible for private student loans. Students who choose to use loans for concurrent enrollment fees should complete the loan application process 6–8 weeks prior to the payment deadlines.

All fees are due on or before the payment deadline for each term. Students who fail to meet the payment deadline may have late fees imposed and/or lose access to services, such as bCourses or other University services, while payment is pending. Failure to make payment in no way excludes a student from financial liability. Students who are more than one month overdue for any payment due to UC Berkeley Extension will be considered grossly delinquent and will be required to pay in advance, via cashier's check, for any and all future enrollments.

Your Cal 1 Card and Student Services

You will automatically have access to the UC Berkeley Cal 1 Card, which allows you to use a host of campus services, including:

  • Class Pass for public transportation
  • Library privileges
  • Access to the Recreational Sport Facility (RSF)
  • Purchasing dining points to use with CalDining

The Student Services are $250 (USD) each term. The fee is not optional.

Grades and Transcripts

Concurrent enrollment grades are imported from campus systems about 3–4 weeks after final exams. UC Berkeley Extension is the system of record for all coursework taken through Concurrent Enrollment.

After your grades have been transferred to your University Extension account, refer to the instructions for transcript orders.

You can find more information on Grading Basis Elections under Alternative Grading Options, Incompletes and Withdrawals.

Application Instructions

U.S. Students:

  • Spring 2023 CalCentral Term Access application can be submitted from Nov. 7, 2022–Jan. 30, 2023.
  • Class applications can be submitted beginning Jan. 4, 2023.

International Students:

  • Fall 2023 start: International student applications will open in mid-March 2023.
  • Please see "I am an International Student" (on this page) for more information or email extension-intl@berkeley.edu.
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