Strategize Your Summer
Enrolling in a summer school course keeps you progressing toward graduation. Explore the hundreds of course options for credit LSU offers via in-person, online, study abroad, internships, and summer research.
To ensure that you are taking the right course that will fulfill requirements for your intended degree program, it is important that you check with your academic advisor beforehand. You can make an appointment with one of your academic advisors via the Navigate Student platform on the web or through the mobile app.
Choose from three summer school modules.
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First Summer (Session B) - May 27, 2025 through June 30, 2025
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Second Summer (Session C) - July 7, 2025 through August 11, 2025
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Summer Long Session - May 27, 2025 through August 11, 2025
With the transition to Workday Student, the live course listing for summer is still being prepared. Click the link below to view the expected course offerings for Summer 2025, organized by session.
Alternative Summer Course Options
Think beyond the classroom this summer! Students can take advantage of study abroad programs, completing internships for course credit, and even participating in research opportunities over the summer semester.
Paying for Summer School
Wondering how you can pay for your summer experience? Don't forget to apply for scholarships (some are due by March 1.) Did you also know that you don't have to pay all at once either? Check out the deferred payment plan below.
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LSU students who take a summer course are 2x more likely to graduate in four years than those who do not.
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LSU students who take a summer course are 6x more likely to graduate in six years than those who do not.
Read More About Summer Courses
With so many good reasons to take a summer course, it’s no wonder campus housing is a year-round operation!
Does FAFSA cover summer classes? It's a good question if you're seeking financial aid for summer classes or student loans for summer classes. Learn more.
Turn free time into degree credits. LSU offers in-person and online courses, multiple study abroad programs, research, and internship credit during its summer sessions. Learn more.
LSU offers in-person and online summer courses, multiple study abroad programs, and internship credit during its summer sessions.
Summer Research is great way to explore more fully your major and get course credit through an internship or paid job. Learn more how LSU student Sophie Kate LeBlanc spent her summer doing pre-veterinary research.
Summer Research is great way to explore more fully your major and get course credit through an internship or paid research ob. Learn more how LSU student Amna Rathor spent her summer.