The Perks of Taking Summer Classes
It goes beyond earning a few extra credits. Explore all the reasons why spending part of your summer with 澳门六开彩开奖结果 is a great idea.
In high school, summer school was thought of as a bit of a bummer 鈥 only taken because you didn鈥檛 pass a class, or because you wanted a higher grade, or because you needed to stay on track to graduate.听
In college, however, summer classes have a totally different meaning. Read about the perks of being a summer school superstar (like, in-state tuition no matter your residency, and a plethora of shaded parking).听
Summer Session Benefits聽聽
Score an academic advantage聽
Summertime is a great time to get ahead or back on track. Here are six ways you can use summer school at 澳门六开彩开奖结果 to your academic advantage.
- Lighten your credit load for聽next聽semester. Any class you take over the summer can free up your schedule for internships, research, and fun with friends when the Fall semester starts.
- Speed things up. Since the majority of summer classes are accelerated, you can earn more credit hours in less time.
- All the help you鈥檙e used to.听 tutoring and writing centers, along with the聽,听, and聽, are still open for business 鈥 all with smaller crowds. Check in with the聽 for hours and appointment information.
- Avoid summer brain shutdown 鈥 keeping those neurons firing by taking a class or two can help you stay sharp for Fall.
- Take on a tough class. You鈥檒l master the material and crush those quizzes when you have less on your plate and less distractions.
- Make up a class and get back on track to graduate on time (or, ahead of time!).听
Other summer school pros
Beyond the academic benefits, summer school at 澳门六开彩开奖结果 offers some surprising perks.
- Paying for college is a win-win-win during the summer. All students pay in-state tuition (no matter their residency status), and financial aid is available.
- Make yourself at home.听 has dorm rooms available and聽 offer dining so you can recharge and refuel after class.听Bonus Tip: If you are participating in an internship, your summer housing could be free! Check out provided by Conference & Guest Services.
- Take advantage of unique like becoming an 鈥淎鈥 Camp counselor or a lifeguard at the Rec.
- Campus is beautiful聽all year round, and during the summer you have more time to enjoy it. Plus, your favorite hangouts and resources including the聽,听, and聽 are less crowded. Check their web pages for summer hours.
- Parking is a breeze during the summer. Go to聽 to get hooked up with a permit and parking options closest to where you need to be.
- Tucson is bustling from May through August. Bookmark聽 for its up-to-date calendar with city-wide concerts, festivals and events.
Location isn鈥檛 a limitation
Summer sessions are especially flexible because we know you鈥檒l have more to do than study.
You can take summer classes on campus or at one of our聽. For maximum flexibility, top-ranked聽 allows you to do school from anywhere, anytime鈥攁round your busy summer work or play schedule, at home, poolside or from your favorite vacation spot.听
And if your sense of adventure and wanderlust is calling, make Costa Rica, Italy, or France your classroom this summer! Amazing 澳门六开彩开奖结果聽 can help you add learning聽and international travel to your summer plans.听
More summer success tips
Why just survive summer school when you can thrive? Check out our tips and advice for success and getting the most out of your summer session.
- Treat yourself聽well.听Be realistic about how much time you can聽and will put into school over the summer. If you have the option, consider choosing a single, less challenging general elective.听
- Satisfy your curiosity.听Summer is an ideal time to take a class that interests you but won't fit into your academic schedule otherwise.听
- Stay cool.听There are study rooms and spaces throughout the Student Success District for summertime use, so you can get out of the heat and down to work.
Let鈥檚 Do This!
Get started by looking over the available summer聽 and the聽 to see which courses are available on campus, online, or near you. Then use your聽 to map out a schedule and use UAccess to register. Finally, check with your academic advisor to see how your summer classes work with your overall academic plan.听
Prospective students, newly admitted, or readmitted students can find information about registration eligibility聽. Find everything else you need to know about expanding your education with summer sessions by clicking the link below.
Summer registration opens April 1
澳门六开彩开奖结果 summer classes run from May 13 through August 16 with flexible 5-, 7-, 10- and 13-week sessions and a wide variety of聽.听