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Please see the topics below to learn about enrolling in Physics at UC San Diego over the summer.
Most other questions about our Physics 1 and 2 series courses (eg. prereqs, enrollment, waitlists, section switches, grading options and grades, attendance, etc.) are addressed in our Physics 1 and 2 Series FAQs and you must read and adhere to our posted information. No exceptions.
If your matter is not addressed in our posted information, please use the Physics Advising options.
Please note: Individual instructors, instructional assistants, and students are not authorized to advise on behalf of the Physics Department regarding departmental policies, protocols, and procedures, nor can they override them. Exceptions will not be granted to students who do not adhere to the posted departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
Definition of a "Visiting" Summer Student
A "Visiting" Summer Student is any student who was not a matriculated UCSD student enrolled in a prior academic term at UCSD during the regular academi year (i.e. fall, winter, spring). If your are an incoming freshman or incoming transfer student who will be starting at UCSD in the fall, you are considered a "visiting" summer student.
Summer Schedule
The summer schedule will be available starting in mid-to-late March at this link. When viewing the schedule of PHYS courses, notice that each class is standalone (eg. lecture vs lab) and that each course has unique enrollment requirements (eg. prereqs).
Summer Session Dates and Deadlines
Click here for more information about class session dates and timelines for enrollment-related actions. Please note that Physics does not have early lab drop deadlines (only campus deadlines apply).
Course Modality
Except for PHYS 2AR, an online course, all summer physics courses will be offered 100% in person.
Enrollment
Enrollment procedures vary by department. To enroll in summer physics courses, you MUST adhere to the UCSD Physics Department Enrollment Policies, not limited to but including the policies on completion of all listed prereqs AND the policies for prereqs taken outside of UCSD.
We will NOT reply to email requests to enroll or to have courses reviewed for equivalency. You MUST follow the procedures at the link above.
Waitlists
Once visiting student enrollment has begun, you can click here to see updates about sections and seats!
Summer Instructors
Summer instructors are hired/assigned right up until the first day of the session. As instructors are hired/assigned, their names are added to the online schedule, so you'll need to check the schedule regularly to see when the instructor has been hired/assigned.
Course Syllabi
Summer syllabi must be obtained directly from the course instructor once they have been hired (see “Summer Instructors” section, above), so you may need to wait until the term starts to receive that material. You can click here to obtain samples of past syllabi from our courses.
Textbook Information
Summer syllabi must be obtained directly from the course instructor once they have been hired (see “Summer Instructors” section, above), so you may need to wait until the term starts to receive that material. You can click here to obtain previous syllabi from our courses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Physics 1 & 2 Series
Most other questions about our Physics 1 and 2 series courses (eg. prereqs, enrollment, waitlists, section switches, grading options and grades, attendance, etc.) are addressed in our Physics 1 and 2 Series FAQs and you must read and adhere to our posted information. No exceptions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Physics 4 Series
Most other questions about our Physics 4 series corses are addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions for Current Physics Majors on our Major Requirements webpage and you must read and adhere to our posted information. No exceptions.