With over 1,700 course sections, the 4-, 8-, 12-week and additional-length terms allow students to focus deeply on fewer classes. Students may study at the CSU Mountain Campus, complete an AUCC course, internship, work on a major or minor, or try something new. Explore, experience, and expand through CSU Summer!

K-12 Programs

The K-12 Summer Programs Portal showcases CSU youth summer programs including credit-bearing, academic, and sport programs.

Summer-Only (Visiting) Students

Summer-Only (Visiting) students are invited to complete summer classes at CSU without current plans to enroll.

Summer Session 2023 Terms

CSU Summer Session 2023 Term Schedule: 4-week terms: May 15-June 11, June 12-July 9, and July 10-August 6; 8-week terms: May 15-July 9 and June 12-August 6; 12-week term: May 15-August 6; Additional terms of varying lengths.
CSU Summer Session 2023 Term Schedule: 4-week terms: May 15-June 11, June 12-July 9, and July 10-August 6; 8-week terms: May 15-July 9 and June 12-August 6; 12-week term: May 15-August 6; Additional terms of varying lengths.

Registration is open for Summer Session 2023!

Registration in RAMweb continues on a space-available basis through the add/drop period for each course.

Why Summer?

By participating in summer session, students have the opportunity to graduate and earn earlier, and potentially reduce educational expenses. Summer offers a unique opportunity to focus on one or few courses at a time, making it a great time to complete a challenging course, participate in experiential learning, or fulfill a prerequisite.

Learn about the advantages and financial benefits of participating in CSU summer session courses.
View or download our accessible and interactive Summer Session 2023 information sheet.

CSU Mountain Campus Courses

The beautiful CSU Mountain Campus — 90 minutes up the scenic Poudre Canyon — is just next door, but a world away. It is the summer home for courses open to all majors, and many courses specifically for students pursuing majors in the Warner College of Natural Resources. Experience learning at 9,000 feet! The following courses and programs are open to all students:

•Basic Outdoor Skills in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (FW-111, hybrid course) – not offered in Summer 2023

•Nature Immersion and Human Well-Being (NRRT 280A1)

•Environmental  Humanities is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and includes Art in Forest Systems (ART 380A5), Literature of the Earth (E 339), Environmental History of Colorado (HIST 373), and Environmental Ethics (PHIL 345). Students may take any or all of the two-week, three-credit courses.