Why Taking Summer Courses Can Help SUU Online Students
Posted: January 31, 2023 | Author: Southern Utah University | Read Time: 3 minutes
It's tough to stay on track while attending college online. With so many distractions and opportunities for procrastination, it's easy to fall behind. That's why summer classes are a great option for Southern Utah University Online students!
Taking summer courses can save you both time and money. Most summer courses are available in 7-week and full-term formats, so you can catch up and get ahead by focusing on that hard course you’ve been putting off or finishing your general education courses sooner.
Get Ahead in Your Coursework
One of the biggest benefits of taking online summer semester courses is the ability to get ahead on your college plan. For all degrees at SUU, there is a basic 4-year plan that is laid out on what courses you will take and how you should schedule your semesters. These four-year plans focus on the courses you should take in the fall and spring and assume you will take the summers off. If you take a full class load over the summer you can complete a bachelor's degree in around three years.
Catch Up and Graduate on Time
Many students don't immediately know what major they want to pursue, recent studies show that around 80% of students change their major at least once. What this means is that most students will take classes that are not needed to complete their degree and adds to the planned four-year graduation plan. However, if you take advantage of summer semesters you can catch up and graduate within your desired time frame.
Improve Your GPA
Another major benefit that summer courses can offer students who have fallen behind or had difficulty with college is the ability to retake classes that they previously did not have a great grade in to help raise their overall GPA. Having a good GPA can allow you to gain scholarships, get accepted into graduate school, and graduate with honors. If you fall into these difficult situations, summer courses can help your situation.
Save Money
Summer classes are not just for those that have fallen behind or need to make some grades up, they can also be helpful to every student because they are often less expensive and covered by financial aid. The summer semesters follow the same tuition rates as fall and spring semesters, with one notable exception: all in-state and out-of-state students receive the in-state tuition rate, regardless of whether you are an out-of-state student or not. This means that staying for summer could save you a lot of money and help you finish your degree faster.
Financial aid is also available in the summer. Summer semesters are considered part of the academic year for federal financial aid programs, meaning students may have additional benefits available they don’t know about. Financial Wellness at SUU can assist in everything from completing the FAFSA, to applying for scholarships, learning to budget and overcoming financial hardships to stay in school. Meet SUU's financial coordinator and schedule an appointment today.
Summer at SUU
Most summer courses are available in 7-week and full-term formats. So you can make summer count by focusing on that hard course you’ve been putting off or finishing your general education courses so you can graduate sooner. If you’re looking for better job opportunities, a step ahead in your education, or an affordable summer, then register for your summer courses today and spend your summer at SUU.
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