Strategize Your Summer
Check Back Soon for Summer 2026 Course Enrollment Information
Summer school 2026 exact session dates to be posted soon:
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First Summer (Session B) - May - June 2026
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Second Summer (Session C) - July - August, 2026
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Summer Long Session - May - August, 2026
ADDITIONAL Summer Course Options
Think beyond the classroom this summer! Students can take advantage of study abroad programs, completing internships for course credit, and even participating in research opportunities over the summer semester.
Paying for Summer School
Wondering how you can pay for your summer experience? Don't forget to apply for scholarships (some are due by March 1.) Did you also know that you don't have to pay all at once either? Check out the deferred payment plan below.
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LSU students who take a summer course are 2x more likely to graduate in four years than those who do not.
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LSU students who take a summer course are 6x more likely to graduate in six years than those who do not.
Read More About Summer Courses
Summer courses at LSU help students graduate on time, boost GPAs, explore new interests, and gain real-world experience—all with flexible, focused options that support academic and career success.
Turn free time into degree credits. LSU offers in-person and online courses, multiple study abroad programs, research, and internship credit during its summer sessions. Learn more.
With so many good reasons to take a summer course, it’s no wonder campus housing is a year-round operation!
Does FAFSA cover summer classes? It's a good question if you're seeking financial aid for summer classes or student loans for summer classes. Learn more.
LSU offers in-person and online summer courses, multiple study abroad programs, and internship credit during its summer sessions.
Summer Research is great way to explore more fully your major and get course credit through an internship or paid job. Learn more how LSU student Sophie Kate LeBlanc spent her summer doing pre-veterinary research.