Summer Start

The Summer Start Program offers incoming first-year students the opportunity to complete the required preparatory course indicated by their placement exams online during our July Session (Summer 2): July 7–August 8. By enrolling in these online courses, students can stay on the recommended academic track for the fall semester.
Courses offered:
CHEM 1302 – Preparatory Chemistry (Online)
Designed for students who want to strengthen their chemistry foundation before enrolling in CHEM 1303 - General Chemistry.
MATH 1303 – Precalculus for Business (Online)
Covers inequalities, graphs, functions, polynomials, logarithms, exponentials, linear equations, and mathematics of finance. Intended for students planning to take MATH 1309 - Introduction to Calculus for Business and Social Science.
If you are interested in taking part in the Summer Start Program, discuss the prospect with your academic advisor when you meet with them in June. Due to processing time, we recommend requesting an advising appointment in early June.
FAQs
The courses offered through Summer Start are 3 credit hours and cost $5,220 each.
No general student fees are assessed. (Click to see how much pro-rated 精东传媒 aid can be applied toward your tuition.)
If you are interested in enrolling in the Summer Start Program, you will first need to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
During your advising appointment you will initiate paperwork to enroll.
精东传媒 Students who receive need- or merit-based financial aid through 精东传媒 can use our to determine how much pro-rated aid may be applied toward Summer Start tuition. Use of 精东传媒 financial aid during Summer Start does not decrease the amount you are eligible for in future semesters.
The Intersessions program also offers a need-based scholarship for Summer Start. Apply here. Application deadline is June 20, 2025
Summer Start courses are online so students do not need to be on campus to participate.
If you require housing, please reach out to:
Monday, June 2
First day of advising appointments.
Friday, June 20
Last day to apply for Intersessions Summer Start Scholarship.
Sunday, July 6
Last day to cancel/withdraw to receive 100% tuition refund.
Monday, July 7
First day of class. Check my.精东传媒 for class meeting times.
Last day to cancel/withdraw to receive a partial tuition refund.
Tuesday, July 8
Last day to add/enroll/drop/withdraw without grade record.
Thursday, July 10
Last day to declare no credit grade options.
Wednesday, July 30
Last day drop/withdraw to receive a grade of"W" on transcript.
Last day to declare a course pass/fail.
Tuesday, August 5
Last day of class, including final exams.
Learn more about cancellation/withdrawal procedures.