Berkeley Summer Sessions

Berkeley Summer Sessions Summer Sessions offers over 600 courses each summer, in a wide variety of disciplines. Several speci

Introduction to the Study of BuddhismThis course will consider materials drawn from various Buddhist traditions of Asia,...
05/28/2026

Introduction to the Study of Buddhism

This course will consider materials drawn from various Buddhist traditions of Asia, from ancient times to the present day. However, it is not intended to be a comprehensive or systematic survey; rather than aiming at breadth, it is designed around key themes such as ritual, image veneration, mysticism, meditation, and death.

The overarching emphasis throughout the course will be on the hermeneutic difficulties attendant upon the study of religion in general, and Buddhism in particular.

Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth

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ARMENI 122 - Language in its Social Context: The Case of ArmenianThis course explores the complex social and historical ...
05/27/2026

ARMENI 122 - Language in its Social Context: The Case of Armenian

This course explores the complex social and historical forces that shape languages and language behaviors across time and space, introducing key concepts in sociolinguistics and historical linguistics with a particular emphasis on the case of Armenian.

Students will learn about themes such as language ideology; language vitality; language and identity; dialect variation; and multilingualism; and they will apply those ideas to case studies from the Armenian context. Examples will be drawn from Armenian in the Republic of Armenia and the Diaspora, and (to a lesser extent) from languages with historical and/or social relationships to Armenian, such as Arabic and English.

Students will apply and extend their knowledge through a series of short projects, where they will discover the role of language in their own lives and weigh in on some of the debates they learn about in class.

This course is open to students without experience in Linguistics or Armenian Studies and will be a useful foundation for future coursework in those fields.

Click the link in our bio or visit https://classes.berkeley.edu/content/2026-summer-armeni-122-001-lec-001 for more information.

Join Summer Sessions Student Services for an afternoon of fun and games! Meet us at the Memorial Glade at 4 PM for a Cam...
05/26/2026

Join Summer Sessions Student Services for an afternoon of fun and games! Meet us at the Memorial Glade at 4 PM for a Campus Scavenger Hunt. We will put you into a team when you arrive. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people.

The Scavenger Hunt will conclude at the Memorial Glade with food and games. We will also be announcing the winners of the Scavenger Hunt who will receive a prize.

We hope you will join us for this excellent opportunity to meet your fellow Summer Sessions classmates.

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Join us for a one-hour workshop on how to be a successful Berkeley Summer Sessions student. We will give you a quick int...
05/26/2026

Join us for a one-hour workshop on how to be a successful Berkeley Summer Sessions student. We will give you a quick introduction to the academic culture at UC Berkeley, share some tips on how to navigate college life in the U.S., and provide some insights on how to make the most of your experience as a visiting student. The workshop will be hosted by our Summer Sessions advisors and our student assistants.

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Summer Session A & 12W kicks off today!Whatever class you're taking and wherever you're from we hope you have a wonderfu...
05/26/2026

Summer Session A & 12W kicks off today!

Whatever class you're taking and wherever you're from we hope you have a wonderful experience at Berkeley.

Join us for an orientation webinar before Session A and 12W begins so you can hear updated announcements, important info...
05/14/2026

Join us for an orientation webinar before Session A and 12W begins so you can hear updated announcements, important information regarding enrollment, Berkeley course expectations, and ways you can get involved with other students at UC Berkeley!

The presentation will be hosted by our Summer Sessions advisors who will help answer questions after a 30-minute presentation.

For international students joining us from abroad, we will also present relevant information regarding your F-1 visa and maintaining your international student status.

This event is held on Zoom. A link will be shared with you 24 hours prior to the event.

Get more information by clicking the link in our bio

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Get Haas on your resume this summer. ☀️ The Summer Minor in Sustainable Business and Policy is officially enrolling for ...
05/14/2026

Get Haas on your resume this summer. ☀️

The Summer Minor in Sustainable Business and Policy is officially enrolling for Session D!

This unique program (offered by Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics) is the only way to get Haas on your resume outside of being accepted into the business school.

With the backing of two of the world’s leading academic programs in business and environmental leadership, you will gain a broad understanding of the skills needed for careers in business or government focused on sustainable business and policy. Students develop economic and business skills and gain an understanding of government laws and policies. The program offers an applied approach to studying business and regulatory challenges, and the critical sustainability challenges facing firms operating in a global economy over the next century.

🏎️ 💨 Get your minor fast with five courses over one or two summers

💬 Hear from Silicon Valley speakers at every session (Apple, Google, Cisco, etc.).

🌍 Enhance your fundamental understanding of how economics and business play a critical role in advancing sustainable pursuits.

🔍 Explore the ways in which entrepreneurs, startups, and investors are aligned with climate initiatives in the private and public sectors.

🏛️ Verse yourself in the language of government regulation in the context of sustainable markets.

There's still time to enroll! Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Situated in the interdisciplinary field of education, this course weaves together knowledge bases from multiple knowledg...
05/09/2026

Situated in the interdisciplinary field of education, this course weaves together knowledge bases from multiple knowledge traditions, including history, religious and spiritual studies, clinical science, psychology, anthropology, political economy, and other disciplines and interpretive knowledge traditions. We will examine how American educational institutions and broader societies have approached the study of psychedelics in the past 50 years, and how this approach (or lack thereof) has limited psychedelics education and risk reduction efforts that would benefit students with critical knowledge and tools.

We have some new Summer Minor programs to highlight!Electrochemistry ⚡ ⚡ Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to ...
05/09/2026

We have some new Summer Minor programs to highlight!

Electrochemistry ⚡ ⚡
Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to pursue research or careers in ever-evolving industries of batteries, fuel cells, semiconductor manufacturing, electrified chemical manufacturing, and more.

Place, Community, and Culture 💙 💛
At a time when it appears simple to outsource critical thinking to AI and learn about the world through algorithmically tailored feeds, the Place, Community, and Culture summer minor through the Department of Geography invites students to log off and look closer.

Global Digital Infrastructure 🌐
Discover a new appreciation and understanding of the complex network of digital infrastructure that allows worldwide communication and connection.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about Summer Minor programs!

UC Berkeley Summer Sessions applications are open and courses are filling up!Come for one of the best computer science p...
05/07/2026

UC Berkeley Summer Sessions applications are open and courses are filling up!

Come for one of the best computer science programs in the world and stay to build a network and community of your own.

Whether you are a Berkeley student accelerating your path to graduation, a visiting student who wants to learn with the brightest minds in the country or just want the unique culture of the Bay Area, UC Berkeley has all of the networks you need for a perfect summer!

Click the link in our bio to apply today!

05/07/2026

How can the Freshman Edge program impact your UC Berkeley experience?

Hear what it did for Shruti and how it helped her figure out her path moving forward. 🏞️

Click the link in our bio to learn more about the program and enroll today!!

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