<p>I've only experienced semesters, so I'm a little confused. I get that it's faster paced, but how does the Summer Session fit into the quarters? I'm moving to Davis/Sacramento probably in late June or early July, so even if I miss the beginning of the 1st session,I'll get there before the 2nd Summer Session begins. Can I/Should I enroll in a few summer classes just to get a head start? </p>
<p>I'm a French major.
Linguistics 1 would help satisfy the preparatory subject matter, and would probably be the only course I'd take this summer.</p>
<p>Bonjour mon amie,</p>
<p>here is what i found on the UC transfer admissions page concerning the quarter system. idk if it helps.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/transfer/tr_info_ccc.html[/url]”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/transfer/tr_info_ccc.html</a></p>
<p>Transfer students familiar with the semester system may find that it takes some time to adjust to the different rhythm of the quarter system. Every UC campus except Berkeley and Merced operates on the quarter system, with three 10-week terms in the academic year. (Berkeley and Merced have two semesters in the academic year, each 16 to 18 weeks long.) The faster pace means learning to budget your time well you cannot afford to get behind in your reading or coursework and expecting midterm exams to come around more quickly.</p>
<p>If you do transfer to a UC campus on the quarter system, try not to take more than 12 units your first quarter. This will give you time to get a feel for the change without being overwhelmed.</p>