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Summer 2009
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*Registration forms must arrive at UOEAP a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the beginning of session of enrollment to insure that visa documents can be generated in time for students’ departure
Schedule of classes becomes available on-line Mid-January
Registration period begins* March 1
Session A (6-week) June 22– July 31
Session C (6-week) August 3–September 11
Transcripts are sent to the students’ home university as they become available September

Eligibility and English Language Proficiency

Students are not required to submit an academic history (transcript). Students will be accepted and enrolled based on the recommendation of the home university.

Nominated students must be able to speak and write in English at the university level and should be comfortable studying in an cooperative learning environment. Participation may represent a significant portion of the course grade. English as a second language courses are not offered by UC summer sessions.

Students must provide minimum English proficiency scores as follows:

TOEFL

220 (computer based
550 (ITP= Institutional Testing Program/paper based)
83 (iBT= Internet based)

Course Selection and Courses Load

It is particularly important that advisors and students be attentive to any course prerequisites or special enrollment instructions (i.e.: "Math 5 required”, “consent of instructor required" or "by audition only") given in the catalog course descriptions

The compressed time frame of the summer sessions in comparison to the regular academic term makes it necessary for students to devote a much greater percentage of time than usual to study. Students generally enroll in two classes depending on the number of units assigned each class. Most courses are 4 units, however, increasingly UCLA is adding 5 unit courses to their catalog.

Enrollment in a minimum of 8 units is required for issue of the I-20 student visa document.

Grades and Transcripts

Summer sessions students receive grades for all coursework (except in cases where the pass/not pass option has been requested). Grades will be recorded on an official UC transcript as during the academic year. EAP Reciprocity students are not enrolled in degree programs and will receive no credit toward a UC degree.

It is very important for students to complete official “add” procedures and "drop" or cancellation procedures for any courses that they decide not to attend. If a student does not attend a course it will later appear as the UC transcript as an "F" grade. When an "I" (incomplete) appears on the transcript the student has asked the instructor for additional time to complete work required for the course. Incomplete work must be completed before the end of the following academic term or the "I" will become a grade of "F".

Health Services and Insurance

Students have access to university health center services on a fee-for-service basis. Rates for university health services are generally low. U.S. medical care is expensive and for major illness or injury, students must be enrolled in an approved medical insurance plan. Students are responsibility of the payment of insurance costs as individuals.

  • Students must enroll in the UCLA Summer Sessions health insurance plan. Cost: $219
  • Health Insurance Payment On-line
    Students may pay for health insurance by credit card prior to arrival. On receipt of the "welcome packet" students may pay for health insurance using URSA on-line. (UCLA ID and PIN number required)
  • Students who do not have a credit card may pay in person at the Summer Sessions Office immediately after arrival at UCLA.
  • Student Health Center
  • Coverage information and ID card

All students are advised to arrange for adequate travel insurance to cover transit to and from the home country to the U.S. and travel prior to or after the summer sessions program.

Visa Information

In order to obtain an F1 visa, students will be required to provide the U.S. consulate or embassy with the I-20 visa authorization form and documentation of living expenses for the period of study. (Please contact the nearest consulate for more information about visa processing).

Students must document the availability of $5,000 USD for each six week session. This amount does not include the cost of travel. The living expense estimate is for the purpose of I-20 issue only. Actual cost to the student will vary depending on the student's lifestyle.

In order to receive an I-20, you must:

  1. Complete the International Student Supplemental form.
  2. Send a photocopy of the page in your passport that shows your full legal name, passport number, birth date, passport expiration date, and photograph.
  3. Provide bank verification of living expense funds. Have the bank complete financial certification sections of the International Student Supplemental form or provide an original letter written in English and dated within the last three months on official bank stationery. A bank statement in English or Certificate of Deposit verifying funding can also be submitted.

SEVIS Fee

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is an electronic system for collecting and managing information about international students and scholars. There is a SEVIS fee of $200. This fee is in addition to the fee paid to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for visa application and must be paid at least three days in advance of the visa interview appointment. See Visa Resources for more information on the SEVIS fee.

Housing

Students reserve housing and pay associated housing charges on-line after receipt of their UCLA UID number and PIN. Once assigned, the UCLA UID number and PIN will be sent by e-mail. Special arrangements must be made for early arrival. (See Early Arrival Reservation form.)

Link to housing options and rates

Travel

Foreign student visa regulations require that student arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start date of their academic program. The time required for processing of the student visa at the U.S. consulate is variable and it is to the student’s advantage to allow a maximum margin for visa processing prior to departure. Students benefit from a grace period of 60 days after the last day of the academic program and should be advised to plan to travel after their studies.

Forms and Items Required