CSU Summer staff will be working remotely through fall semester 2020. Please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Summer Session 2021 Terms

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Important Information by Student Type

Students seeking a CSU degree

Taking an online class? CSU Main Campus students register for online classes through RAMweb, rather than CSU Online. Online section numbers begin with a “4” as in 401, 402, etc.

Current on-campus, degree-seeking CSU students

  • No need to complete a summer application.
  • Registration begins at noon on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
    • Registration continues on a space-available basis until classes begin and extends through the schedule change period.
  • The interactive course listings for Summer Session 2020 campus and online courses are available for view by subject, term within Summer Session, online courses, and All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) courses.
  • Courses are also available for viewing in RAMweb.

Summer Nonresident Award: In summer session 2020, nonresident undergraduates (admitted to a regular-instruction main campus degree program) who are enrolled through RAMweb in at least 3 online credits for the summer will be eligible for a flat rate Summer Non-Resident Award of $1,000. For additional details please visit: Nonresident Award information.

Please note:

  • Graduate students and INTO students will not be eligible for the Summer Nonresident Award.
  • Students who have WUE will receive this award as long as they meet eligibility criteria.

CSU Online students (no campus classes)

Learn about CSU Online’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs. View courses and register through CSU Online’s website.

Students applying for CSU admission for summer 2020

Students applying to a degree program including campus-based classes beginning Summer Session 2021 must apply through the Office of Admissions.

Students not seeking a CSU degree

Online classes only

No application needed! View courses, and register through CSU Online’s website.

For assistance, contact CSU Online staff.

Face-to-Face classes (with or without online classes)

Students who are not a seeking a degree at CSU and take face-to-face classes, or  a combination of face-to-face and online classes, are “Summer-Only” students.

For information about the easy application, transferring credits, and prerequisites, please visit the resource page for “Summer-Only” students.