Summer Session FAQ
For additional information, contact the Office of the Summer Session & Special Programs at 847-491-5289 or summernu@northwestern.edu.
What are the Summer Session dates?
June 22–August 30, 2020 (*9 week intensive sequences in all science and language courses end August 23. Some courses may meet outside of these dates. Please see individual course listings for specific dates.)
How many sessions are offered at Northwestern during the summer?
There is only one Summer Session and includes courses that range from one to nine weeks in length.
When can I register?
You can begin adding classes to your shopping cart in Caesar on April 6, 2020. Registration appointments begin on April 13 and continue through June 26. The Change of Registration period is from June 22 - 26, 2020.
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes. MasterCard, Discover and Visa are accepted.
If you do not pay your tuition in full when you register, the Office of Student Accounts will bill you for the balance within 30 days. If you pay this remaining balance due with a credit card, you will be charged a 2.75% processing fee. You will not be charged this fee if you pay your tuition balance with an electronic check, check, or money order. If you have questions regarding billing and payments on your balance due, please contact the Office of Students at 847-491-5224 or visit Student Financial Services website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition for SPS students will be $1,984 per course. Please see individual course listings or the Tuition and Fees page for additional fees.
How do I change my schedule by adding or dropping a course?
Detailed instructions, including the tuition refund schedule, are on the Changes in Registration page. You cannot change your registration over the phone or through email.
Where are classes held?
Almost all Summer Session classes are held on either the Evanston or Chicago campuses. Please see individual course listings for locations. Building and classroom assignments for individual courses will be posted 1–2 weeks before courses begin.
What are intensive course sequences?
Intensive course sequences are a great way to complete a year's worth of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or some languages in just nine weeks. Please see individual course listings for more information about dates and times for each sequence. The Northwestern bookstores will have a list of course textbooks. You may also contact the instructor or the academic unit.
If I need a syllabus for the class I'd like to take, how can I get one?
Syllabi are not kept on file in the Summer Session office. Instructor contact information is available at the Northwestern University Directory. If the instructor does not appear in the directory, please email the Summer Session office at summernu@northwestern.edu, using the subject line "Instructor Contact Information Request."
Where can I find course textbook information?
The Northwestern bookstores will have a list of course textbooks. You may also contact the instructor or the academic unit.
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