Register for 2025 Summer Session Courses
Whether you want to delve into a subject you did not have time to explore during regular
semesters, catch up on credits, or get ahead in your progress toward graduation, summer study is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all your academic options
at ETSU.
With over 1,200 options to choose from, you can enjoy the convenience of choosing from a variety of class formats, including general education courses, online, study abroad, and many more. You can complete a full class load each session (up to 18 credit hours).
Summer courses are available for current ETSU students AND visiting students from other institutions. Registration for each session is open until the day before the class is set to begin.
Why take summer courses?
Get ahead: Taking summer courses can accelerate your academic progress and move you closer to your degree goals.
Stay on track: Maintain momentum in your academic journey and ensure timely graduation.
Retake a course: Improve your understanding and grades by revisiting challenging courses.
Concentrate on one course at a time: Dive deep into a subject and enhance your mastery.
Graduate early: Fulfill degree requirements efficiently and potentially graduate ahead of schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is summer session structured?
Courses requiring a lab, clinical or other face to face experiences may have altered schedules for summer term. Faculty and advisors within your colleges and specific programs will have information that will be useful to you in planning your summer schedule for these courses. -
How many summer session courses can a student take?
Since summer session is a full term, students can take a full class load (up to 18 credit hours). -
When does summer session registration end?
Students can register for summer classes up until the day before the class is to begin. -
How many credit hours can a student take in total for the summer term?
For undergraduate students, the maximum credit hour load is 19 credit hours unless permission for an overload is granted. For graduate students, the maximum credit hour load is 15 credit hours.
Undergraduate Overload Policy: The academic advisor and the dean of the student’s college/school must approve registration for an overload. Following completion of 45 semester hours, students with a cumulative 3.0 GPA may be approved for a load up to 21 semester hours. Graduating seniors who do not have quality point deficiencies may be approved to enroll for up to 21 semester hours in order to complete graduation requirements during that semester.
Graduate Course Load Policy: Graduate course loads in excess of 15 hours require approval of the departmental chair and Dean of the Graduate School.
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How much does a summer session course cost?
In-state and out-of-state residents will pay the per credit hour rate for the Summer 2024 academic year ($441.00) per credit hour for undergraduate in state and $610 per credit hour for graduate in-state courses. Out-of-state undergraduate credit hour fees are $910.00 for bordering states (GA, KY, NC, SC, VA) and for all other states $1,010.00 per credit hour. ETSU students, as well as non-ETSU students, who are out-of-state residents may be eligible for the eRate tuition. Undergraduate per credit hour is $507.00 and Graduate is $765.00.
Any applicable online, program, and university fees will be additional.
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When is payment due for summer session?
Fees are due the day before classes begin.
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Is financial aid available for summer session courses?
Eligibility is based on the 2023-2024 FAFSA and general requirements for financial aid disbursement. Students are unable to use future funds from the 2024-2025 award year to pay for Summer 2024. Unresolved issues on student accounts may prevent Summer awarding. Additional requirements for specific financial aid funds are indicated below. Types of financial aid available for Summer include Pell Grants, student and parent loans, and scholarship opportunities.
Since Summer semester is part of the academic year just completed, only unused eligibility for student and/or parent loans can be awarded. Eligibility for loans also depends on a student’s grade level, since maximum annual loan eligibility varies with grade level. Pell Grants are available for Summer term. Year-round Pell allows students to receive up to 150% of their regular grant award over an academic year, allowing them to take advantage of Summer classes and finish on or ahead of schedule. As with Fall and Spring, students may receive 50% of their regular grant award for Summer term courses. Summer Pell usage will not impact eligibility for the 2024 Fall semester, but it will count towards a students’ Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage.
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Do you have to be a current student to attend ETSU summer session?
No, you can be a current undergraduate or graduate student, transfer student, visiting student, veteran, or an international student.
If you want to take one or two classes and transfer back to your current institution, please apply as a visiting student and have your current institution send a “letter of good standing” to ETSU.
Once accepted to ETSU, you will be able to register for your chosen summer course.