Non-Degree Seeking

Thank you for your interest in coming to the University of California at Berkeley to pursue independent study or research opportunities. If you are not interested in applying for a degree program at UC Berkeley, there are a few ways you can access the classes and facilities of the University as described below:

Education Abroad Program (EAP)
This is a reciprocal exchange program between the University of California's campuses and schools around the world. Students exchange places at their particular institution, paying tuition and fees in their home country. There must be an agreement between the University of California and your school to participate in this program.

Concurrent Enrollment Program through the UC Berkeley Extension
This program allows you to enroll in classes at UC Berkeley (with the consent of the instructor) without being admitted for a degree program. Although you are enrolling in this way, you will still be expected to follow the course, take the exams and turn in assignments as a regularly admitted UC Berkeley student would.

Berkeley Summer Session
All of UC Berkeley's summer session of classes are open to the public.

Visiting Researchers and Professors
Individuals interested in pursuing research or teaching at UC Berkeley must be invited to as a "Visiting Scholar" by a professor in an academic department or lab who will serve as your host. In most cases, you can enroll in classes through the UC Berkeley Extension Concurrent Enrollment Program, as mentioned above.


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