Experience Summer at SIU
Discover the serene campus of Carbondale, where peace meets excitement. Enjoy Sunset Concerts and explore endless outdoor adventures. Perfect for relaxation and fun!
Start your SIU experience this summer and lock in your tuition rate for every subsequent semester you’re enrolled with us!
On-campus summer courses range from four to eight weeks and provide an opportunity to experience smaller class sizes at a faster pace.
You’ll still have time to enjoy your summer as you discover some of Carbondale’s long-standing summer traditions: the Sunset Concert series, McLeod Summer Playhouse, outdoor movies, exploring the Shawnee National Forest or visiting one of our many local lakes.
You can also experience SIU from wherever you are. Whether you want to finish faster or get back on track, we have a summer option for you.
On Campus
Stay here, stay focused
Summer school at SIU offers quick, four- to eight-week courses with access to our professors and resources. Enjoy a quiet, beautiful campus while you fast-track your degree. Want to graduate sooner and start your career? We can help.
Experience SIU from Anywhere with Flexibility and Freedom
Explore over 200 online courses across 45 departments. Enjoy streamlined, efficient classes that fit your lifestyle. Study whenever and wherever you want, keeping your momentum going. Accelerate your degree completion and start earning sooner.
Online
Education from Any Location
You can complete your University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements online. View our course listing page and look for the column identifying the UCC course. You can also see which ones are offered online so you can go anywhere over the summer.
Let's Get Started!
By registering for summer courses, you're making a commitment to your future. The shorter, fast-paced classes keep you on track to reach your goals sooner.
A quiet campus and beautiful weather allow you to recharge your batteries while continuing to advance your education. Get started now and prepare for the summer experience!
New or Visiting Student?
- First you will need to apply.
- Then check your application status on SalukiNet.
- After you are accepted, learn what to do next.
Summer Programs
Online courses can add flexibility and convenience to your schedule. To take a course, you need to be admitted. If you want the credit to transfer to another institution, check transfer equivalencies at the other institution before registering.
Courses are also identified if they fill the University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements.