Summer 2026 Courses

Summer Classes In Linguistics and American Sign Language
HOW TO ENROLL

To enroll in Summer 2026 courses, visit the UCLA Summer Sessions website!

  • February 1, 2026: Enrollment opens for UCLA Students
  • February 18, 2026: Enrollment opens for non-UCLA Students
WHY ENROLL IN LINGUISTICS/ASL COURSES THIS SUMMER?

Come study with the Department of Linguistics this Summer! We offer a selection of courses for majors/minors looking to get ahead on their degree progress or those who still need to fulfill the language requirement. Students from other UCs or the community can also take our summer courses. Whether you’re looking to check off course requirements, learn a new language (ASL), or learn about the scientific study of language (Linguistics), you can find all our summer courses here.

  • All courses are offered online, with some asynchronous options, that allow you to take the courses from anywhere in the world!
  • To fulfill your interest in Linguistics/American Sign Language (ASL)
  • To help you graduate sooner
  • To get a head start on General Education requirements (Ling 1, 11, 20)
  • To fulfill your foreign language requirement (ASL 8)
  • To complete your prep. courses so you can take upper division Linguistics classes sooner
  • To start working on your requirements for the Linguistics major(s)
  • To take advantage of summer’s smaller classes and relaxed atmosphere
  • To change academic or geographic environment
  • To see what it’s like to take a class at UCLA
WHAT IS LINGUISTICS?

Linguistics is the systematic study of human language in general. Linguists try to understand how languages are put together, how they are alike and how they differ from one another, how they change and how people learn and use them.

WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED?

Summer 2026 course information will be available starting January 11 on the Schedule of Classes. Select “Summer Sessions 2026” as the Term and “Linguistics (LING)” or “American Sign Language (ASL)” for the Subject Area. For general questions, please contact lingundergrad@humnet.ucla.edu.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Ling 1 Intro to Study of Language and Ling 11 Scientific Study of Language and Society are open for enrollment to high school students!

To enroll, navigate to the UCLA Summer Sessions website, select “Visiting Students,” then “High School Students.” Registration opens February 18.

For general questions, please contact lingundergrad@humnet.ucla.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I enroll?
For more information (how to enroll, cost/fees, etc.), visit the Summer Sessions website.
Summer sessions office and email:
1331 Murphy Hall
Tel: (310) 825-4101
E-Mail: info@summer.ucla.edu
Do I have to be a UCLA student to take summer classes?
No. However, you will need to register as a summer student to attend and attain credit. Please visit the Summer Sessions website for more information.
How many courses can I take in Summer?
Students can register for up to 18 units in summer sessions. We strongly recommend only two courses per session. However, if you need to take more units, you can request a unit limit increase via the UCLA Summer Sessions Office.
How long are Linguistics Summer courses?
Linguistics (subject area “LING”) and American Sign Language (subject area “ASL”) courses are typically 6 weeks long in Summer.
Can I take courses with time conflicts?
Students are able to register for courses with time conflicts. However, students are required to attend lecture and discussions for all classes. Therefore if there is a time conflict, consider contacting the instructors first to ask if leaving class early would be allowed. Otherwise, you may need change your course schedule and contact the Undergraduate Student Affairs Officer for guidance with course planning.