St. Cloud State University
Summer Session
Catch up or get ahead!
Ready, Set, Summer!
Catch up or get ahead with one of our over 200 summer course offerings. Required Liberal Education courses for undergraduate students can be completed in as little as six weeks, freeing up time during the academic year for required major courses.
Not in the St. Cloud area this summer? No problem! We offer many online course options to fit your on-the-go summer.
St. Cloud State University is a Member of Minnesota State.
Summer Term 2026 Dates
- Summer Block 1: May 18-June 18
- Summer Block 2: June 22-July 24
Dive Deeper Into Summer with SCSU

Financial aid in the form of grants and loans is available for students taking summer classes and is based on summer term enrollment. The Financial Aid Office begins awarding summer financial aid in early March.
Financial Information for Summer

SCSU's Residential Life offers summer housing to SCSU students. Check back in early March for rates and availability.
Apply for summer housing through the Housing and Dining tab on eServices.

Spend some of your summer living in and learning about a different part of the world. Education Abroad offers long and short-term study abroad opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Explore Your Travel Options