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  • Man pointing at a rotation of quotes; "Students enrolled in at least one summer class graduate on average at an 11 percentage point higher rate in four years than students who do not. (Based on a review of Fall 2021 first time freshman enrollees.)"; "I loved my summer experience. My teachers were very helpful and informative. I also enjoyed the structure of my summer courses."; "It was good and it ended up working out with my schedule and being able to balance my school and work schedule, and social life."; "It was an intense 6 weeks, but it allowed me to see my potential. My professors were good and were transparent."

Summer Semester

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    Same tuition. Goals achieved.

    Summer tuition is charged at the same per-credit rate as fall and spring, making it a flexible option to stay on track or get ahead. Finish the year strong with 30+ credits—and still have time to enjoy your summer.

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    Stay on track. Get ahead!

    USC offers eight summer sessions, with options as short as three weeks.  Whether you want to lighten your fall course load, start an Interdisciplinary Certificate, or graduate sooner, summer is a flexible and efficient way to earn credits.

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    Summer coursework, from anywhere.

    Summer courses can be a good option for challenging subjects, with flexible formats—including many online offerings.

 

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

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 

 

Summer Semester Help and Resources at USC

Take advantage of all the resources and opportunities a summer semester at USC has to offer!

Your summer financial aid will automatically be awarded by June 18.

The Student Success Center is available to make your summer semester go as smoothly as possible. 

TCL has vast resources to make online learning and research most successful. 

 

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.

 

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