Cal Poly Summer
Your Summer. Your Schedule. Your Success.
Cal Poly Summer provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes in 4 sessions for matriculated Cal Poly students. Students can take courses from all six of Cal Poly's colleges as well as those offered by Extended Education.
$250/UNIT
Undergraduate, Graduate & Credential
*$250/unit base tuition up to 4 units
600+ Classes
Summer term offers four sessions with a mix of virtual and in-person classes.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid resources are available for eligible students.
* If registering for 5 or more units, the base tuition cost per unit varies. See Administration and Finance Sumer 2022 Registration Fees.
Session Dates
First 5-week
Session
6/26/2023 - 7/28/2023
Final Exam: Last Class Meeting
Second 5-week
Session
7/31/2023 - 9/01/2023
Final Exam: Last Class Meeting
8-week
Session
6/26/2023 - 8/18/2023
Final Exam: 8/21/23 - 8/23/23
10-week
Session
6/26/2023 - 9/01/2023
Final Exam: 9/05/23 - 9/07/23
Class Schedule available for Summer 2023 Quarter available in Schedule Builder and Class Search on April 20.
* Visit Office of the Registrar for additional information.
Summer 2023 Fee Structure
Summer 2023 Undergraduate
Units 1-4, assessed by unit at the rate of
$250 per unit
Units above 4 will be assessed at either PT for FT rates
5-6 units (PT) at Cap set by CSU = $1,110
7 or more units (FT) at Cap set by CSU = $1,914
Summer 2023 Credential
Units 1-4, assessed by unit at the rate of
$250 per unit
Units above 4 will be assessed at either PT for FT rates
5-6 units (PT) at Cap set by CSU = $1,288
7 or more units (FT) at Cap set by CSU = $2,220
Summer 2023 Graduate
Units 1-4, assessed by unit at the rate of
$250 per unit
Units above 4 will be assessed at either PT for FT rates
5-6 units (PT) at Cap set by CSU = $1,388
7 or more units (FT) at Cap set by CSU = $2,392
Financial aid resources are available!
For information on financial aid, please refer to the financial aid website.
About Summer
Cal Poly Summer will provide a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes in 4 sessions for matriculated Cal Poly students. Students can take courses from all six of Cal Polyʼs colleges as well as those offered by Extended Education.
Every summer, incoming first-year students have an opportunity to accelerate their academic studies and begin their Cal Poly experience early through the Quarter Plus program.
Learn more about Quarter PlusFor community members, Cal Poly offers summer classes through its Open University. This unique program provides access to Cal Poly's quality Learn by Doing instruction without formally enrolling in the university.
Learn more about Open University
Housing
On-Campus summer housing in available for continuing Cal Poly students and newly admitted transfer students considering taking summer classes.
Visit the housing website to learn more about summer housing options. Applications open May 11.
Visit University Housing - Summer Housing OptionsWhy take Summer classes?
Degree Progress
Catch-up or get ahead on your degree by taking classes in Summer.
Multiple Sessions
Summer term offers four sessions.
Save Money
Course fees are typically reduced for Summer Term.
Summer classes are fast paced, quick learning courses. Great opportunity to get ahead!
RIESE N.
2020 SUMMER STUDENT
I enrolled in summer to get a difficult class out of the way.
SAM W.
2020 SUMMER STUDENT
I loved being able to get ahead and work and my own pace with both synchronous and asynchronous class options.
JUSTIN V.
2020 SUMMER STUDENT
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