Summer Term
Taking online classes at Calvin in the summer is a unique opportunity to concentrate on your studies and receive Calvin credit at a reduced cost.
If you鈥檙e a Calvin student, taking a Calvin course during summer is great way to raise your GPA, meet core requirements, and learn in a more focused, flexible environment.
If you鈥檙e a high school student, our Academic Transitions course will give you a huge advantage when you start college.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Term
Admitted students for the fall are still considered "guest students" for the purposes of summer term, and should complete the to register for a summer course.
No鈥攔egistering for a summer course as a "guest" will not change or otherwise affect your admitted status.
If you have questions about which course is best for your requirements, please see the and/or contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@calvin.edu for assistance.
Registration for summer classes will remain open until either the course fills up (in which case this list of courses will be updated to reflect this) or the course begins, whichever happens first.
However, if you are an incoming freshman or guest student, you must submit your guest application at least a week in advance of the course start date.
Summer classes marked as online are conducted online in their entirety, even science labs which are listed as online courses. There are no on-campus activities or requirements for online courses.
Financial aid for Fall and Spring does not apply to the Summer term. Summer classes are offered at a reduced rate of $575 per credit hour. For questions about setting up payments or other financial questions, see the Financial Services website. Note that the bill for the Summer term will be sent to your @calvin.edu email address.