Non-Credit Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy
2-week program: Live on campus, get an immersive intro to computer science and campus life.
Program Info
- What Should I Know about the Computer Science Academy (Non-Credit Track)?
- I Have Taken AP Computer Science Principles in High School. Is there any Overlap between AP Computer Science Principles and the Computer Science Summer Academy?
- I Have Prior Experience Coding in Python/Java/C++/etc. Is the Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy for Me?
- How does the Non-Credit Track Differ from Other Pre-College Scholars Tracks?
- Where Can I Find Live and Recorded Information Sessions for Prospective Students?
- Will Participation in the Program Give Me an Advantage When Applying to UC Berkeley?
Admissions and Application
- What Important Considerations Should I Keep in Mind when Completing the Non-Credit Track Application?
- What to Expect During the Non-Credit Track Application Process?
- Application Portal Login Instructions
- What are the Application Deadlines?
- When do the Different Tracks Fill up?
- Is there an Application Fee to the Program?
Eligibility Requirements
- What are the Program's Eligibility Requirements?
- I will Still be 15 Years Old (or Younger) by the Start Date of the Program. Are You Willing to Make an Exception?
- I will not have Completed Two Years of High School before the Start of the Program. May I Participate?
- I will Finish 9th Grade by the Beginning of Summer. May I Participate?
Academics and Coursework
- What Will I Gain from Participating in a Non-Credit Track?
- Do I Need to Sign up or Register for Specific Classes under my Non-Credit Track?
- Where will my Classes Take Place for the Non-Credit Track?
- Can You Tell Me about the Academic Rigor of the Non-Credit Program?
- Will I be able to Earn Any Units in the Non-Credit Track to Transfer the Coursework to my High School or Future University?
- Who are My Instructors for the Non-Credit Track? How do I Contact them?
International Applicants and Students
- Do You Have an English Language Requirement?
- Can I Waive the English Proficiency Requirement?
- May I Still Apply Even If I Don't Meet the English Proficiency Requirement?
- I Live Outside the U.S. May I Enroll in the Non-Credit Track?
- Do You Provide Visa Support or Guidance for the Non-Credit Track?
- 2026 Updates on Executive Orders, Policy, and Legislation Impacting International Students
Parents and Legal Guardians
- What are Policies am I agreeing to when I participate in the Non-Credit Track?
- Post-Admission, Enrollment, Tuition and Fee Payment: What to Expect for the Non-Credit Track?
- What are the Deadlines for Withdrawing or Dropping from the Residential and Non-Credit Tracks? Are there Other Important Deadlines?
Important Dates and Deadlines
- What Important Dates Should I Keep in Mind for the Non-Credit Track?
- What are the Dates of the Non-Credit Program?
- How Can I Stay on Top of the Different Dates and Deadlines after Getting into the Program?
- What are the Deadlines for Withdrawing or Dropping from the Residential and Non-Credit Tracks? Are there Other Important Deadlines?