Summer Study: College Courses for Credit

Summer Study: College Courses for Credit

Flexible, for-credit summer courses for Muhlenberg and visiting college students looking to stay on track or get ahead.

Summer Study at Muhlenberg offers online, in-person, and hybrid college courses that count toward degree requirements or transferable credit.

Courses are open to Muhlenberg traditional undergraduate and continuing studies students, visiting college students, and high school students interested in earning early college credits. 

Summer Study Tuition
$2,070 per session (not including a $25 technology fee and $50 lab fee when applicable)

Why Take a Summer Course?

Discover the benefits of taking a college courses for credit during the summer months.

Lighten Your Fall or Spring Workload

Completing a course in the summer can reduce the number of classes you need to take during the regular semester, giving you more time for extracurricular activities, internships, or focused study.

Stay on Track for Graduation

If you're behind on credits or need to meet specific prerequisites, summer courses can help you catch up and avoid delaying your graduation.

Accelerate Your Degree

Summer courses can help you graduate early, saving money on tuition and allowing you to enter the workforce sooner.

Focus on Challenging Courses

With a lighter overall workload, you can devote more time and energy to challenging subjects and perform better.

Explore a New Subject

Summer classes provide an opportunity to take electives or subjects outside your major without compromising your regular semester schedule.

A Jumpstart to College Life

High school students can get a true head start on college through Muhlenberg’s Summer Semester program—building early connections with faculty, exploring our hands-on, innovative curriculum, and experiencing campus life while discovering new interests and future goals.

Summer Session Dates

UG Summer 2026 Semester
Summer 1 6 Weeks
May 20 Classes begin
May 22 Last Day to Add/Drop
May 25 Memorial Day (No Class)
June 16 Last Day to Withdraw (W Grade)
June 19 Junteenth (No Class)
July 3 Last Day of Class
Summer 2026 UG Semester
Summer 2 6 Weeks
July 6 Classes begin
July 8 Last Day to Add/Drop
July 28 Last Day to Withdraw (with Grade)
August 14 Last Day of Class
Summer 2026 UG Semester
Summer 10 Weeks
June 1 Classes begin
June 8 Last Day to Add/Drop
June 19 Juneteeth (No Classes)
July 24 Last Day to Withdraw (with Grade)
August 7 Last Day of Class
Summer 2026 UG Semester
Science 1 4 Weeks
June 1 Classes begin
June 2 Last Day to Add/Drop
June 12 Last Day to Withdraw (with Grade)
June 19 Juneteeth (No Class)
June 26 Last Day of Class
Summer 2026 UG Semester
Science 2 4 Weeks
July 6 Classes begin
July 7 Last Day to Add/Drop
June 17 Last Day to Withdraw (with Grade)
July 31 Last Day of Class
Summer Study
Next Steps

Catch Up or Get Ahead This Summer

If you have questions about our summer course offerings or need additional information before you register:

Call: 484-664-3300

Email: continuingstudies@muhlenberg.edu