Summer Course Options - Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

seven weeks is all it takes to lighten your fall course load

Retake a class you dropped, or put yourself on the fast track for early graduation. Plan your summer courses while making your fall registration selections.

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Summer Programs

This summer is your opportunity to experience new things and find new passions. With more than 70 courses to choose from, Florida Southern’s summer program allows you to focus on a particular area of interest or simply sample topics that pique your interest.

3-year Finish

Florida Southern College’s summer programs are a great way to stay on course to a 3-year finish. 3-year graduation tracks are available for majors in Biology, Business, Advertising and Public Relations, Education, and Psychology.

Summer courses are offered over seven sessions.
We have over 70 completely online courses offered to accommodate students returning home for the summer or for who those who prefer an online format.

Students are encouraged to complete summer course work in order to maintain academic progress of at least 16 credit hours per semester. Students can use the summer semester to repeat coursework that was completed with an unsatisfactory grade or to take a challenging course that might be difficult to complete during the fall or spring.

Do you currently attend another institution?

If you are interested in taking any courses at FSC during the summer you will need to complete a summer registration form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scheduling

How many sessions are offered this year?

Seven sessions are offered this year in both online and face-to-face offerings: Undergraduate Summer A, Undergraduate Summer B, Undergraduate Summer C, Undergraduate Summer D, Adult Undergraduate Summer 3A, Adult Undergraduate Summer 3B, and Adult Undergraduate Summer 3C.

How many classes can a student take during the Summer Sessions?

Students are limited to enrolling in no more than 18 total hours of course work in sessions Undergraduate Summer A, Undergraduate Summer B, Undergraduate Summer C, Undergraduate Summer D, Adult Undergraduate Summer 3A, Adult Undergraduate Summer 3B, and Adult Undergraduate Summer 3C. No more than two courses may be taken in any session.

What holiday(s) or breaks will be observed during the Summer Sessions?

May 25 - Memorial Day
July 4 - Independence Day

Registration

What are the costs of taking courses in the Summer Sessions?

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I’m not sure how taking a summer course will impact my academic progress for next year. Who should I talk with if I have a question?

Be sure to contact your academic adviser with specific questions concerning how taking courses during the summer will impact degree completion.

I’m a current FSC student and want to enroll in the Summer Sessions, how do I enroll?

Students can now register via the FSC Portal or you may come to the scheduled registrations listed below.

I’m new to FSC or I’m re-entering FSC and want to enroll in the Summer Session course. How do I enroll?

All new students wishing to enroll during summer sessions at FSC must complete an application for admission. New students must appear at registration in order to enroll. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 863-680-4131 for more information.

I’m not an FSC student and would like to enroll in a class at FSC and transfer it back to my home institution. How do I enroll?

If you are a degree-seeking student at another institution and would like to take summer courses at FSC to transfer back to your home institution (you are considered a transient student), please complete the registration form above and submit a transient student permission form (from your home institution) to the FSC Office of Admissions. The transient permission form must indicate the specific courses that you have been approved to take, and it must be signed by an appropriate individual at your home (current) institution. Be sure to attend the registration session listed above.

I’m applying to FSC and will start in the Fall Semester. How can I enroll in a Summer class?

If you plan to enroll at FSC as a new freshman or you are a transfer student entering during the summer, you should complete the application for the summer and the FSC application for admission. In addition, all necessary transcripts, test scores, and other supporting documentation must be received and processed by the Office of Admissions prior to your enrollment. Be sure to make arrangements to attend one of the registration sessions listed above.

I’m seeking teacher certification, recertification or an add-on certification. How do I enroll in courses offered over the summer?

Our teacher workshops are the perfect solution for your professional continuing education needs. Learn more on the Teacher Workshops page.

What are the deadlines for class payment?

Payment is due three days before that first class starts.

Registration is Now Open

Current students can now register via the FSC Portal.

Not an Florida Southern College student?

If you’re not currently an FSC student and would like to join us for summer, complete a summer application.