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EKU offers affordable online classes you can take from anywhere. Even if you are not a current EKU student, we welcome visiting students to take classes that transfer back to their home institution.

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Winter & Summer Sessions at EKU

  • Build a Schedule That Works for You.
    You can blend your summer activities while taking convenient online courses at EKU. You can have fun in the sun and still earn credits conveniently.
  • Catch Up/Move Ahead.
    Are you behind in your field of study? Do you have general education coursework you need to complete? Either way, EKU’s Summer session has you covered with the classes you need.
  • Take #EKUEverywhere you go.
    Summer or Winter courses and credits can be earned at EKU with an internet connection, no matter where you are in the world.
  • Tackle a Tough Course.
    Have problems in a certain class you need to complete? With intensive instruction and fewer distractions, you can finish a challenging course this summer.
  • Move Closer to Graduation.
    Taking courses during the summer can act as a fast track to your degree and speed up the

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  • Log on to myEKU and register for courses as you normally would.

Whether you’re from central Kentucky and coming home on your break, or you’re simply looking for affordable online classes you can take from anywhere, EKU welcomes visiting students. We’re offering many classes that transfer back to your home institution. Check with your advisor before registering to make sure your credits will count!

Visiting students can apply in two easy steps:

  • Complete the EKU online application
  • Provide verification of good standing from home institution

Whether you need a change or want to pick up where you left off, EKU is invested in student success, offering a dedicated transfer staff and helpful resources to get you through the transfer process quickly.

Transfer & readmission students can apply easily:

  • Complete the EKU online application
  • Schedule and advising appointment to evaluate transfer and prior learning credit

EKU welcomes students who would like to enroll to take classes as non-degree seeking students. For example, students who are completing coursework after completing a bachelor’s degree as part of the process to apply for graduate or professional programs of study as well as students interested in taking coursework to pursue an area of interest. (Students who are still in high school should apply as a dual credit or high school special student.)

To apply as a non-degree seeking student:

  • Complete the online application.
  • Provide verification of high school completion by providing one of the following documents to the admissions office:
  • A final high school transcript with a graduation date
  • GED scores
  • Official college transcript from a prior institution
  • If you have previously been admitted to EKU after high school graduation, you will not need additional documentation.
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Academic Opportunities

Summer and Winter academic programs and opportunities at EKU extend beyond just coursework. You can also use summer or winter at EKU to conduct undergraduate research or take advantage of a co-op or internship.

Center for Career and Co-Op

Want to add a little oomph to your resume? Attaining a minor or certificate can make you more attractive to potential employers. Summer at EKU is a great time to take those extra courses. Alternately, summer is an ideal time to complete some of your regular or core coursework, giving you more time for co-ops and internships during fall and spring.

Undergraduate Research

There are plenty of research opportunities available at EKU in the summer or winter. Take courses that will:

  • Enhance your research background,
  • Develop new skills in your field of study, or
  • Enhance your academic profile.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring is offered online at no cost and gives you the help and support you need to comprehend course material and improve your study skills. One-on-one tutoring, academic workshops and group study sessions are available, all from the comfort of home. Students taking courses during EKU Summer session will have access to EKU tutoring and academic resources.

EKU’s Noel Studio for Academic Creativity is a free resource offering writing, communication, and research support for undergraduate and graduate students from any major or class. Our Consultants (tutors) can help you with essays, presentations, research posters, visual aids, multimodal products, and more. Students can ask for help at any stage—from brainstorming to final revision, and every point in between!

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics houses a number of centers and facilities which have been designed to enhance the learning environment of our students and assist them throughout their academic career. These facilities offer a wide variety of services across many academic areas of the college.

The Student Success Center (SSC) is designed to serve as a one-stop-shop where students can get assistance with an array of areas like coursework, financial aid, study skills, choosing a major, course registration, stress management, and much more. To make a tutoring appointment with a Guru, visit the Student Success Center’s Tutoring webpage. The SSC will also host drop-in hours on our Discord server.

Office of Advising & Career Services

Ready to get started with winter or summer courses but need advising or registration assistance? Don’t know who your college advisor is? Take advantage of the resources of the Office of Advising and Career Services by visiting their website, calling them at 859-622-1296 or by sending an email to their office.

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Additional Contact Info

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Registration & Course FAQs

A student may take up to 12 credit hours during summer session. Permission to enroll in more than 12 credit hours must be granted by the dean of the college of the student’s first major. The absolute maximum is 15 hours.

Students can register for up to 6 credit hours for winter session. Please note that no more than six credit hours will be recorded onto a student’s academic history whether earned exclusively earned at Eastern Kentucky University or in combination with courses from another university. No student at EKU can earn more than six credit hours during a given Winter session.

Complete a capacity override request. If a small number of students need admittance to the class past capacity, accommodations can be made based on circumstances. If a large number of students need admittance, the University may open another class. Each of EKU’s six colleges offers its own override request form — they can be found on the college’s inEKU page.

While you can choose from classes in more than 100 subjects, class selection is more limited in summer and winter than spring and fall. After reviewing the schedule of courses, you can complete either the Summer Session Course Request or the Winter Session Course Request and let us know what class you need. We will see what’s available and contact you, and it will let us know if there is enough interest to justify offering the class. We recommend browsing the course list and working with your advisor to see if rearranging your schedule could help. By moving one of your fall courses, you could make room to take the missing course in fall or spring.

Financial Aid & Billing FAQs

Yes! The U.S. government has restored Summer Pell Grant awards. If students are enrolled full-time in spring and fall, they can receive up to a full-time Pell award during the summer semester, as well. This requires taking at least six credit hours during the summer semester. Keep in mind that the Federal Pell Grant is limited to 12 full-time semesters of awards. Once students reach that limit, they can no longer receive the Pell Grant, so they should carefully make sure all courses they take apply toward graduation.

Unfortunately, no. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) money can only be used for Fall and Spring expenses.

A limited number of microscholarships are available to offset costs for summer or winter term courses.

Any EKU student is eligible to apply for an EKU Microscholarship, regardless of class level (graduate/undergraduate). Applicants do not need to be registered for summer or winter classes to apply for scholarships. Recipients that have not registered, would need to do so in order to retain their microscholarship. Microscholarships will will be applied to recipients’ account the first day of classes.

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Summer Session Important Dates

  • April 15
    Summer Microscholarship applications are due.
  • April 22
    Summer Student Selection email will be emailed. Students will be asked to confirm their course materials.
  • April 24
    Summer Student Selection email will be emailed. Students will be asked to confirm their course materials.

Winter Session Important Dates

  • April 15
    Summer Microscholarship applications are due.
  • April 22
    Summer Student Selection email will be emailed. Students will be asked to confirm their course materials.
  • April 24
    Summer Student Selection email will be emailed. Students will be asked to confirm their course materials.

Questions?

Contact us for more information:

800-465-9191
summer@eku.edu
winter@eku.edu