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Summer Session
Earn credit over the summer break
Will CSUF Summer Session Get Me One Step Closer to Graduation?
Summer Session is open to currently admitted CSUF students. Transfer students admitted for Fall, non-admitted students and members of the public can take summer classes through Open University. Summer Session provides a great opportunity to achieve your academic goals and accelerate your path to graduation. Contact your Student Success Team to find out how you may benefit from taking summer classes.
- Finish the last units you need to graduate by the end of summer.
- Increase your GPA.
- Complete prerequsities, GE courses or internships.
- Take a class you couldn't get into during Fall or Spring.
- Online, hybrid and in-person courses are offered.
How do I make the most of Summer Session at CSUF?
Non-CSUF students can take Summer classes through Open University
What are Summer Session 2026 Dates?
Summer Session runs from May 26 - July 31, 2026. Classes are offered in five accelerated sessions, varying from 5 to 10 weeks long. For specific Session dates and other deadlines, visit the Dates page.
Over 800 sections offered
Our goal is to provide you as many opportunities to get closer to graduation as possible.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Summer Session, send us a note and we will get back to you soon.
Over 800 sections offered
Our goal is to provide you as many opportunities to get closer to graduation as possible.
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Do you Have Summer Session Questions?
If you have any questions about Summer Session, send us a note and we will get back to you soon.
