See below to get your answers to basic Summer Start questions. We hope you find them helpful!
A: For Summer Start inquiries, email summers@ucsc.edu. Your question will be forwarded to the appropriate department or individual.
A: Move-in is Sunday, July 27th. Monday and Tuesday are reserved for welcome events like tours, introductory sessions, visa check-in meetings, and similar activities. Wednesday you will participate in Summer Orientation and register for classes. Summer Start classes begin Thursday, July 31st and end Friday, September 12th.
A: Accept your admission via your MyUCSC portal by May 1. Then indicate you will come for Summer Start on your Financial Certificate documents (due by June 1).
A: Yes. Please RSVP using this link and indicate you're attending on your Financial Certificate which is due by June 1, showing sufficient funds for fall, winter, spring, AND this summer. Click here to learn more about the Financial Certificate and other required documents.
A: Seven weeks of classes, activities, campus recreation and facilities, housing and dining, medical insurance for summer, and much more, is included in one cost. We are estimating $5,781-$6,917 total cost for the program.
A: Medical Insurance coverage is required and you do have to pay for it. The cost of $619 will be billed directly to your student account. The medical insurance cost is included in the total Summer Start estimated cost of $5,781-$6,917.
A: The University Town Center located in downtown Santa Cruz, and affiliated with UCSC, has rooms available during this time. Please email utcsummerhousing@ucsc.edu for availability.
A: No, living on campus is not required to take part in this program.
A: If you choose to live on campus, your housing fee for this program includes dining services, all meals, and extra slug-points for snacks, ice cream, coffee/tea.
A: Apply for summer housing via the Student Housing Online page by May 28. Contact housing@ucsc.edu if you have any on-campus summer housing questions. You will receive housing and move-in information from the Summer Session Office.
A: In the residence halls of College 9 & 10, on our beautiful campus with the other summer students. A great way to meet fellow Slugs and bond with lots of different people! Make plans to arrival in California on July 27th before 10:00am. Move-in is scheduled from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday, July 27.
A: Full tuition, housing, and other fees are due before the program begins. You may pay with a credit card or with e-check (payment via US checking account) through the Summer Session payment page. You will be emailed once your fees are assessed.
A: No you do not need to register yourself. We will register you for the July 30th Summer Orientation once your Summer Start registration is confirmed.
Q: If I am attending Summer Start, do I still attend International Orientation in September? [show/hide]
A: Yes. All international students are expected to attend International Orientation in September. Registration information will be sent to your directly from the Orientation Office.
A: If you are living on campus during the academic school year, you will move in to your fall dorm room (or apartment) on September 15th when you check in for the International Orientation.