Summer Session
A Summer Well Spent: Earn and Learn
Five Reasons for Taking Summer Classes
Enrolling in Bellarmine's summer session can be a smart choice for students:
- Taking courses during the summer can help students stay on track with their academic progress or get ahead of their coursework.
- Save money on tuition compared to taking classes during spring or fall.
- The accelerated pace of the courses allows students to complete their coursework quickly and efficiently.
- Summer courses can be a great opportunity for students to explore new areas of interest or learn a new skill.
- For students who may have struggled with a particular subject during the regular academic year, the summer session can be a chance to retake the course and improve their grade.
Current Students
Whether your summer plans keep you in Louisville or not, you can still take advantage of all that Bellarmine's Summer Sessions have to offer.
- Extensive system of support services available all summer long.
- Deeply discounted room and board rates for summer students.
- Can be made affordable through financial aid opportunities.
- Additional online course options are available through Acadeum.
Registration Details for Current Students
Available Courses
Acadeum Course Options
Incoming First Year-Student
Summer classes are a great way to explore different areas or get a head start for those coming to Bellarmine in the fall!
- Convenient and accelerated format for Summer.
- Can be made affordable through financial aid opportunities.
- Extensive system of support services available all summer long.
Reach out to your admissions counselor for details on how to register.
Visiting Student
Do you go to college somewhere else? No problem, you can still take Bellarmine's summer courses, and it's a great way to explore if you are thinking of transferring.
- Extensive system of support services available all summer long.
- Deeply discounted room and board for summer students.
- Convenient, accelerated format
Registration Details for Visiting Students
Transfer Student
If you are coming to Bellarmine in the fall, why wait? Enroll for Fall now and get a free summer class or two.
- If you have 51 or less credits, you get one class at no cost.
- If you have 51 or more credits, you get two classes at no cost.
- Deeply discounted room and board for summer students.
- Convenient and accelerated formats for Summer.
Reach out to your admissions counselor for details on how to register.
Is financial aid available for summer?
Financial aid may be available in the summer. Each student’s aid eligibility may vary depending on many factors, so it’s recommended to speak with the Financial Aid Office about what may be available to you or by completing the Summer Financial Aid Application.
How will the courses be taught?
In-Person, Face-to-Face (F2F)
The defining characteristic of face-to-face courses is that they will meet during regular class schedules and the instructor and all enrolled students will be present in the classroom together for all meetings using the latest physical distancing guidelines.
Online
Online courses are conducted 100 percent virtually throughout the entire semester.
- Most online courses will be synchronous (required specified virtual meeting times) or have synchronous components such as scheduled discussion groups. Synchronous course times and days are reflected on the class schedule so that students know when to virtually attend.
- A small number of online courses will be asynchronous (specific meeting times are not required) in which case there are no times and days listed on the class schedule. Students in asynchronous courses will follow instructional expectations outlined by the instructor.
What services will be available to me this summer?
This summer, the Student Success Center will continue to offer academic advising, tutoring, writing support, and academic coaching. To learn more about these services, please visit the Student Success Center website.
Should I consult my advisor before registering?
Yes! They can help you ensure that the courses you register for in the summer are appropriate for your major.
How can I add or drop a course?
Please visit the Registrar site to access the Add/Drop/Withdrawal Card form. Be sure to consult with your faculty advisor or an academic advisor in the SSC prior to completing this form.
What are my General Education requirements?
Bellarmine's General Education consists of a minimum of 49 hours of coursework selected from the options listed in the University Catalog. In some cases, the minimum course requirements for a major include courses that also satisfy General Education requirements.
Can I live on campus this summer?
Yes! We will have summer housing for undergraduate students available in Petrik, Kennedy and Newman Halls. Summer housing is offered at greatly reduced rates. Contact Residence Life (reslife@bellarmine.edu) for Summer 2024 rates.
Contact Us
Student Success Center
502.272. 7401
studentsuccess@bellarmine.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
502.272.8271
admission@bellarmine.edu