Summer 2026 Course Enrollment
Why Summer?
Summer courses help you stay on track or get ahead without putting your summer on hold. With flexible online and on-campus options, multiple short sessions, and smaller class sizes, you can fit classes around work, travel, or family while focusing more deeply on each course and making real progress toward graduation.
Summer is also a chance to shape your experience around what you need most. Catch up on credits or prerequisites, take a challenging class with fewer distractions, or explore a new interest that counts toward your degree. You can pair summer classes with internships, research, or study abroad to build your resume, gain hands-on experience, and open doors for what comes next.
Summer Session Dates:
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First Summer (Session B) - May 26, 2026 through June 29, 2026
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Second Summer (Session C) - July 6, 2026 through August 1, 2026
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Summer Long Session - May 26, 2026 through August 10, 2026
When to Register
Advance course scheduling begins March 30. Please see the Registration Appointments calendar below to determine scheduling date and time.
Registration Appointment Calendar
How to Register
Steps to Register for a Summer Course
Course Offerings
list of Summer 2026 Course Offerings
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
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.
Taking summer classes at LSU offers smaller, less stressful learning environments, faster course completion and a greater chance of graduating on time. Students can gain research or study abroad experience, lighten fall schedules and explore new interests while staying productive all summer.
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!
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.