Summer Classes

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Summer classes are a great way to lighten your course load for next year, catch up on missed classes or even graduate early.

Learn how to Register

Wilkes offers a variety of in-person and online summer class sessions for both enrolled Wilkes students and visiting students from other institutions.

View Available 2025 Summer Courses

How to Register

Current Wilkes Student

Enrolled Wilkes students should make an appointment with your Advisor as soon as possible to pick your courses and obtain your Web Registration (ALT) PIN.

Register for Summer Classes (Enrolled Student)

Visiting Student

Visiting students who are attending Wilkes for only Summer courses, and who will transfer their credits to their home institution, should complete the following visiting student registration form.

Register for Summer Classes (Visiting Student)

More about Visiting Student Registration

2025 Schedule

  • Classes Commence

    8 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025

  • Classes End

    12 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025  (Including Final Examinations)

  • Classes Commence

    8 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2025 (No class 6/19 or 7/4)

  • Classes End

    12 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025 (Including Final Examinations)

  • Classes Commence

    6 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2025 (No class 6/19 or 7/4)

  • Classes End

    10 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (Including Final Examinations)

  • Classes Commence

    8 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025

  • Classes End

    12 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 (Including Final Examinations)

Summer Housing & Dining

Students taking classes during either summer term are permitted to live on campus. The dining hall will be open on weekdays during the summer. Please contact the Residence Life Office or the Dining Service Office for additional information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER HOUSING

 

Costs

Undergraduate intersession courses are offered at the reduced tuition rate of $530 per credit plus any associated fees.

Reduced tuition does not apply to:

  • Graduate programs
  • Professional programs
  • Accelerated programs
  • Second bachelor's degree programs
  • Courses already discounted

Students who are already participating in other tuition discount plans, such as Spark Scholars and Johns Hopkins Scholars, are not eligible for additional discounts.

Summer Class Financial Clearance

Financial clearance must be obtained for summer classes by May 5. If you enroll in a payment plan for summer classes, installments are due June 1, July 1 and Aug. 1 respectively.

HOW TO PAY

More About Tuition and Billing

Financial Aid

Students may apply for financial aid during intersession and may be eligible to receive funds through the Stafford Loan Program, the Pell Grant Program, or the PHEAA State Grant Program. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Funds used during intersession may affect fall/spring eligibility.

Withdrawal and Refunds

A student who withdraws from courses, or from the University, by the fourth day of intersession will receive a refund of 50% of tuition and fees. No refunds will be issued to students who withdraw from courses or the University after this period.

Please note, once a student registers they will be billed the appropriate tuition charges. Students are not withdrawn from a course unless they have completed a withdrawal form, available at the Registrar's Office.

Tuition Reimbursements

You may submit a signed employer deferment agreement (.pdf) or third party payment agreement. This includes an agreement from a foreign government and must be submitted prior to start of semester.

Summer Parking

Students registered for Summer courses may purchase a summer parking permit for $20, which will be billed to the student’s account.

How to Obtain Your Summer Parking Permit

Questions?

Contact Margaret Petty for more information.