The warmer weather is a reminder that summer is just around the corner! With summer comes lots of opportunities such as outdoor adventures, concerts, and plenty of sunshine. But have you ever thought about taking a summer class or two as an option? Here are six reasons why summer classes can be a great option.

1. You can get ahead or catch up.

With 10-week courses instead of the traditional 15, summer is a great time to take a general education course you need for your major or to catch up in any of your core classes. This gets you that much closer to graduation and lightens your load during the fall or spring semester!

2. They are quick!

Ten weeks will fly by! Summer is a fantastic time to take that class you have been dreading. Why? It will be over five weeks quicker than it would be in a traditional semester! It will be important to stay caught up with the material, but you still have time to enjoy the summer months.

3. You lock in the same tuition rate from this academic year.

It’s a sad reality that tuition and fees inevitably increase each year, but it doesn’t do so until the start of the fall semester. Taking a couple classes during the summer will put a few more bucks in your pocket come fall. Who couldn’t use a few more bucks?

4. Classes seem more relaxed and easy going.

Classes are smaller and this offers more opportunities for one on one time with your faculty and instructors.

5. The weather is great
You don’t have to stay stuffed up in the library to study. No more huddling in the hallway while you wait for your class to begin. Instead, you can stroll outside and feel the warm breeze and the sun on your back while you do your homework.

6. You can read and do your homework in the sunshine.

You can soak up the sun and all of that knowledge from class.