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Summer at Clemson

Make your summer count

Flexible terms, focused courses and accelerated progress toward your degree:
that’s what Summer at Clemson is all about.

Registration and Admissions
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Why Summer?

Unmatched flexibility and customized academic progress

Summer at Clemson offers tailored opportunities for students at every stage of their academic journey, positioning them to move Fiercely Forward in pursuit of their unique goals. With flexible sessions and options for every student type, you can make progress that matters, all while enjoying the best of Clemson in the summer. Whether you are beginning your Clemson Journey, a current student seeking to stay on track or a visiting student looking to be a temporary Tiger, Clemson’s Summer Sessions help to advance your academic goals.

Summer Better

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Get Ahead and Graduate Sooner

Knock out credits, finish faster and save money.

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Complete a Prerequisite

Clear the path for future semesters by completing required coursework early.

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Focus on a Challenging Course

Tackle tough subjects with fewer distractions and more dedicated time.

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Study Lakeside or Anywhere

Find courses that fit your schedule and enjoy flexible learning, whether by Lake Hartwell or from the comfort of home, with 70 percent of Summer courses offered online.

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Prepare to Change Your Major

Get a head start on course requirements for your desired major to make your transition smooth and stay on track for graduation. 

Boost Your GPA

Improve your academic standing, retake a course or stay on top of scholarship eligibility with focused coursework.

Add a Minor or Double Major

Expand your academic options and fit in extra classes for a minor or double major.

Summer at Clemson set Lucy on a direct path to her career goals

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“During her Summer coursework, Lucy was able to take classes that applied to her major and got accustomed to life in residence halls. She found the flexibility in specific courses encouraging and, with the help of her advisor, Lucy explored numerous options, including changing her major to food science and human nutrition for a more direct path to her career goals. ”

Lucy Watson
food science and human nutrition ‘26

Take your next steps for an unforgettable Summer

Registration and Admissions

Take your next steps and start planning for Summer now!  Register as a current student, apply as a visiting transient student or explore your Summer Pathways as a new, first-year student.

Registration and Admissions

Dates and Courses

Tackle courses that move you forward on a timeline that fits your schedule, with courses offered in twelve, six or three week sessions.

Summer Session Dates Search Summer Courses

Summer Resources

Discover more information about academic advising, cost and aid, housing and dining and student support services available to you in the summer.

Summer Session Resources

Summer Engagement and Enrollment Programs

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