Three of five students take a summer course during their CSU journey. Students have the opportunity to graduate and earn earlier while potentially reducing educational expenses. Summer is a great time to take a challenging course, complete a prerequisite, or explore a new interest.

Please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor or academic support coordinator if you have questions about how summer courses fit with your program of study.

 

Earn Credits in a Shorter Time Frame in Summer:

The feel of summer is different than fall and spring semesters. Courses are offered in varying lengths, including 4-, 8-, and 12-week terms. The faster pace allows for greater immersion in fewer subjects. Summer session offers over 1,700 course sections, including hands-on and experiential opportunities through labs, research, study abroad, internships, and field courses.

 

Summer Session Schedule:

• The schedule for Summer Session 2021 is available in RAMweb.
• Use the “Courses at a Glance” tool on the CSU Summer website to quickly plan a summer experience that works for you. Search classes by delivery type (hybrid, online, or face-to-face) or by subject prefix, term or AUCC category.
• New listings may be added through midsummer to accommodate need.

 

Registration:

• Tuesday, March 23, 2021: Registration begins at noon in RAMweb and continues until the start of each course.
• Register through RAMweb for all summer classes, including online sections.
• The extended S/U grading deadline will be available for summer 2021. Learn about other important summer dates.

 

Tuition:

• Nonresident undergraduates registered through RAMweb (not CSU Online) will benefit from a 30% reduction on base tuition for summer 2021, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses!
• All students may view summer tuition details on the CSU Summer website.

 

Financial Aid:

• Needs-based CSU Tuition Assistance Grants (for Colorado residents only) and Federal Pell Grants will be available for students who meet eligibility criteria.
• The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship is available for eligible students who have not completed eight fall and spring semesters.
• Learn more about summer financial aid and contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your options.

 

Summer Housing:

• Prorated summer housing and dining will be available on campus. The summer housing application opens on March 22:
• Off-Campus Life’s summer housing webpage includes a rental search and the schedule for their Roommate Roundups. The summer-specific Roommate Roundup will be March 24th at 1:00 p.m. Additionally, explore summer internships and learn about furniture rental, transportation, and local entertainment and activities on the webpage.

 

Summer Employment:

• Student employment on campus is typically plentiful and flexible.
• Find on campus and community employment opportunities through RAMweb or the Career Center Handshake tool as they become available.

 

Succeeding in Summer Coursework:

• Most CSU resources will be available remotely this summer. Visit the “Learning Resources” page to find insight and resources to help you excel with the accelerated pace of summer session courses. Here you will find tutoring options, academic offices and coaching contacts, and online academic tips.
• Excelling in Summer Session workshops are available in late April through TILT’s Academic Success Workshops.

 

Accelerated Programs:

Are you interested in graduating in three or three and a half years? Accelerated Programs offers a pathway to early graduation. Summer courses are usually needed to meet the shorter graduation timeline. Explore the full list of currently available programs (History and Political Science will be added soon!).

 

Additional Information:

Check out the CSU Summer website and contact Anne or Ellen in the CSU Summer Office if you have questions.