TABLE of CONTENTS WELCOME 8 Visiting from a UC Campus REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES Inside Front Cover Chancellor’s Letter 8 Bay Area Community Members 8 General Registration Information 8 UC Employees 9 About Course Offerings INTRODUCTION 8 Visiting from a U.S. College 9 Deadlines and Refund Policies or University 2 Introduction to Summer Sessions 20 Calendars 9 Senior Audit Program 3 Summer Sessions Special Programs 2 International Student Registration 3 Berkeley Summer Internship Program INTERNATIONAL VISITORS 3 Travel Study Programs PREVIEW OF CLASSES 11 Visiting International Students 3 Intensive Language Courses 23-36 Summer Sessions Courses 2 Summer English Language Institute (ESL Program) U.S. STUDENTS REFERENCE SECTION 3 Institutional Partnership Program 5 Continuing UC Berkeley Students 38 Directory 6 Newly Admitted to UC Berkeley HOUSING 39-40 Campus Phone Numbers • Freshman Summer Session 5 Residence Halls • Transfer Summer Session 6 Other Housing Options 7 High School Students • Pre-Collegiate Program • Summer Focus Introduction to Berkeley Summer Sessions Best Reasons to Spend Your Summer Here pend your summer at one of the world’s premiere universities in one of Sthe world’s premiere destinations. Summer is the only time of year when enrollment at UC Berkeley is open to visiting students from across the U.S. and the world. You can choose from over 500 courses and several programs. Our award-winning faculty includes 7 Nobel Prize winners, 3 Fields Medal in Mathematics recipients, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners, and a National Poet Laureate. Our courses are spread across 5 different sessions varying from 3 to 0 weeks, including evening and online courses, to best accommodate our students. You can even enroll in two 6-week sessions and take a full semester load over 2 weeks. Along with our courses, we offer international Travel Study Programs and an Internship Program. The Pre-Collegiate program gives high school students a peek at college life, and the Freshman and Transfer Summer Sessions give students admitted for fall a jump start on their Cal experience. Our intensive language courses provide a unique opportunity to study a foreign language in a concentrated amount of time. We offer competitive fees and housing costs, making Summer Sessions a great value. Just a short trip from cam- pus you will find redwood forests, Napa and Sonoma counties, Oakland, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean, ensuring that your summer will be both beneficial and memorable. Calendar of Sessions A First Six–Week Session May 27 to July 3 B Ten–Week Session June 9 to August 5 C Eight–Week Session June 23 to August 5 D Second Six–Week Session July 7 to August 5 E Three–Week Session July 28 to August 5 2 Introduction To Berkeley Summer Sessions Summer Sessions Special Programs | Berkeley Summer Internship Program | Travel Study Program | Intensive Language Courses Berkeley Summer Sessions Special Programs erkeley Summer Sessions offers several different aca- Bdemic programs in conjunction with summer courses. These programs are designed to maximize the value of your experience by combing academic progress with personal and professional growth. Berkeley Summer Internship Program This unique program gives you the opportunity to earn academic course credit while gaining practical experience in your field of inter- est. Comprised of several courses on the UC Berkeley campus and accompanied by a work placement in a related internship, these Bay Area internships are designed to integrate your professional experience with your academic skills. For more information visit: summer.berkeley.edu/internship Travel Study Programs Berkeley Summer Sessions offers exciting Travel Study Programs that allow you to take UC Berkeley courses taught by UC Berkeley profes- sors in different countries. These programs combine the excitement of international travel with earning academic credit. Our courses are designed to take advantage of their extraordinary locations and provide you with opportunities to immerse yourself in a new culture. Enrollment is open to Berkeley students as well as visiting students. For more information visit: summer.berkeley.edu/travelstudy Intensive Language Courses Summer Sessions offers a unique set of language courses designed for language immersion over a short period of time. These 8 or 10-week courses focus on vocabulary, writing and speaking. Our intensive language courses con- dense a year’s worth of language content (10 units) into the shortened summer session. For more information visit: summer.berkeley.edu/intensive summer.berkeley.edu Summer Sessions Special Programs 3 U.S. U.S. STUDENTS q Continuing Berkeley Students q Newly Admitted Students to UC Berkeley q High School Students q Visiting From a University of California Campus q Visiting From a U.S. College or University Continuing Berkeley Students Continuing UC Berkeley Students Registration begins February 4, 2008 for UC students; February 19, 2008 for all other students ontinue your Cal Special Programs for experience this C UC Berkeley Students summer by taking a (Some special programs have unique fees) stimulating course, Travel Study Programs Summer Internship Program satisfying requirements or raising your GPA. Intensive Language Courses During Summer Sessions you can take advan- tage of our extensive course list including evening and online offerings. Summer also offers you the time to take a class you really wanted but couldn’t fit into your schedule, or a course that was full during the regular semester. You can combine two 6-week Projected Fees for Summer 2008* sessions and earn up to an entire semester’s Undergraduate: worth of credit in just 12 weeks. Gain experi- Per Unit Course Fee $243/unit Campus Fee $108 ence and earn credit through our Travel Study Class Pass $28.50** or Summer Internship Programs. Learn a new Graduate: Per Unit Course Fee $341/unit language or improve upon your knowledge Campus Fee $108 with our intensive language courses. You may Class Pass $28.50** be eligible for Financial Aid if you are enrolled *Summer Sessions Fees are subject to change. **Class Pass is waived for students enrolled at in at least 6 units during Summer Sessions. UC Berkeley for Spring 2008 One third of your classmates will take advan- tage of Summer Sessions this summer by enrolling in a course. summer.berkeley.edu/ucb Continuing Berkeley Students 5 Admitted for 2008 | Freshman Summer Session | Transfer Summer Session Newly Admitted Students to UC Berkeley Admitted for Fall 2008 provides co-curricular activities and opportunities to socialize. Freshman Summer Session participants pay the same per unit Welcome to the University of California, Berkeley. As a newly rate as continuing UC Berkeley students, even if you are coming admitted freshman or transfer student, you can take advantage from out-of-state. For more information visit: of Berkeley Summer Sessions and get a jump start on your Cal summer.berkeley.edu/freshman experience. Summer is an ideal time to explore your new cam- pus as well as the San Francisco Bay Area. Besides the 500+ Transfer Summer Session Summer Sessions courses available, as a newly admitted student you are also eligible to take advantage of our special Freshman Newly admitted transfer students can participate in this spe- or Transfer Summer Sessions. cially designed program. It enables you to get started with your courses while you get to know your new campus and facilities. Freshman Summer Session This program offers opportunities to volunteer in community projects and develop leadership skills. Transfer Summer Session This award-winning program gives students admitted for fall students pay the same low per unit rate as UC Berkeley stu- a chance to take some courses, get to know the campus and dents, even if you are coming from out-of-state. facilities, make friends, and save money. You can benefit from For more information visit: summer.berkeley.edu/transfer getting a head start on your required courses. This program also Kickoff Events for Freshmen and Transfer Students Get to know the University with a series of kickoff events during sessions A, C and D. University staff will be available to answer questions and help you find campus resources. You can share refreshments with other new students and get acclimated to the campus. Special Programs for Newly Admitted Students (Some special programs have unique fees) Freshman Summer Session Transfer Summer Session Travel Study Programs (Transfer Students Only) Summer Internship Program (Transfer Students Only) Intensive Language Courses Projected Fees for Summer 2008* Per Unit Course Fee $243/unit Campus Fee $108 Class Pass $28.50 *Summer Sessions Fees are subject to 6 Newly Admitted Students to UC Berkeley Summer Focus with Education Unlimited | Pre-Collegiate Program High School Students Pre-Collegiate Program Take a sneak peek at your future by spending your summer as a college student. You can enroll in UC Berkeley courses, taught by UC Berkeley faculty, and earn college credit. Join hundreds of other pre-collegiate students and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Look for courses with the letter H under “Recommendation” in the course list starting on page 22. These courses were selected as the ideal classes for pre-collegiate students. On our campus, you will find stunning architecture, recreational facilities, theatres, museums, and coffee shops. In the classroom, you will Summer Focus at Berkeley benefit from exposure to our prestigious UC Berkeley with Education Unlimited