Financial Aid
Your summer financial aid will automatically be awarded by June 18.
Summer Semester Applications
Ready to see what summer has to offer? Apply now!
Summer Classes and Registration
See hundreds of summer courses and register on my.sc.edu.
Summer Tuition
Tuition for summer courses is paid by the hour (at the part time rate) and is the same for courses during spring and fall semesters. For example, for a three-hour undergraduate level course at the in-state tuition rate of $512/hour, the cost of tuition is $1536, plus any additional fees associated with the course. Please note: For further questions on your individual Summer Semester costs, please contact Financial Aid or the Bursar’s Office. You can find full details at the Bursar's office website.
The Office of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend.
Summer 2026 Semester Dates
You can select courses that vary in length to create a custom schedule or to accommodate your other summer commitments. There are 8 sessions to choose from!
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Full Summer Session (3S0) | May 11 - July 30 Exams July 31 and August 1 |
| 6-Week Session I (3S1) | May 11 - June 18 Exams June 19 and 20 |
| 6-Week Session II (3S2) | June 22 - July 30 Exams July 31 and August 1 |
| 3-Week Session I (3S3) | May 11 - May 28 Exams May 29 |
| 3-Week Session II (3S4) | June 1 - June 17 Exams June 19 |
| 3-Week Session III (3S5) | June 22 – July 8 Exams July 10 |
| 3-Week Session IV (3S7) | July 13 – July 29 Exams July 31 |
| 9-Week Session (3S6) | June 1 - July 28 Exams July 31 and August 1 |
Help Across Campus
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is available to make your summer semester go as smoothly as possible.
Thomas Cooper Library
Our library has vast resources to make online learning and research most successful.
Peer Writing and Communications
Peer Writing and Communications at the SSC assists with all phases of your writing process, whether you're just getting started on a speech or need a paper proofread.
Tips for acing your summer courses
Read our tips on how to be most successful in your summer courses.
Course availability
Make a request to have a summer course scheduled.