Summer with Kent State!
Take a course wherever you are this summer!
Register Here!
Registration is now open at Kent State University for all summer courses. The best way to take a course during the summer is online!
Are you a Kent State Student or a Guest Student?
For Kent State students currently enrolled at Kent State University and need to take a summer class. You can register here.
For Guest students currently enrolled at a college or university that is NOT Kent State University and wishes to take a summer class only, register here.
Why take a Summer Class at Kent State?
Kent State University offers hundreds of online summer courses so you can catch up and get ahead this summer! Read on for eight reasons to take an online summer course at Kent State University.
1) Graduate sooner
Taking an online summer course may help you get ahead and shave some time off a future semester. Remember to always check with your advisor first!
2) Try a class as a guest student
Not sure if Kent State University is right for you? You can take a class as a guest student and try it out. Learn more about being a guest student.
3) Get general electives completed sooner
Get some of your general electives done over the summer and out of the way to lighten your course load in the fall.
4) Earn additional credits
Take an online summer course to earn additional credits, whether it’s a course you’d like to take to look good on your resume or additional credits you need for a double major. Use the summer to set yourself up for success!
5) Keep your momentum going
Taking a summer off from classes can sometimes make it difficult to get back on track in the fall. Take an online summer class and stay in the groove! You’ll help eliminate the need to get back into the swing of things come fall.
6) Catch up!
Did you change your major during the school year or just need to get caught up with some credit hours? Take an online summer course to make up some credit hours and get ahead with credit hours for the upcoming semester.
7) Set your own schedule
A great benefit of an online summer class is that most are asynchronous, meaning they might not have a set time to meet. You can do the coursework on your schedule, and at your convenience, as long as you hit your professor’s deadlines. You can fit an online summer class around your other summer plans like work, vacations, or pool days!
8) You can still enjoy your summer!
Kent State University offers three, five, and eight-week online summer classes, with three different start dates during the summer. You can choose the length of time and time of summer to best fit your needs. Remember to also have some fun!
Three, Five, and Eight-Week Sessions
3 Week
- Start: Monday, May 20
- End: Sunday, June 9
8 Week
- Start: Monday, May 20
- End: Sunday, July 14
5 Week
- Start: Monday, May 28
- End: Sunday, June 20
5 Week
- Start: Monday, July 1
- End: Sunday, August 4
View additional summer info on the summer FAQ page.
Kent State University Online Degrees
Kent State University is a pioneer in online and distance education, offering its first online program more than 15 years ago. Kent State now offers about 90 online graduate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and certificate programs, with nearly 20 online minors, unmatched by most peer universities, with new online programs and degrees continually being added.
Earn your degree anytime, anywhere, with Kent State University’s online programs. Kent State Online brings together online programs and assistance for students, faculty, the community, and global audiences.
For more information on Kent State’s Online Degrees, visit https://www.kent.edu/online
