Summer Term
Summer Term courses at Gordon College are open to current college students, qualified high school students, professionals seeking broader educational preparation and residents of the Greater North Shore Community.
Many of our courses are conveniently available online for distance learners. Others are offered from our beautiful suburban campus, convenient to the Grapevine Road exit from Route 128 in Wenham.
| Summer I | Summer II |
|---|---|
4-week (May 19–June 14) | 4-week (July 1–July 29) |
6-week (May 19–June 28) | 6-week (July 1–August 9) |
8-week (May 19-July 12) |
Why Summer Term?
- Complete a core course over the summer or pursue an interest
- Earn your degree sooner and potentially graduate early
- Take the same courses at a greatly reduced tuition rate
The Course Experience
Courses are configured to require your full-time attention and are often intensive due to the condensed timeline. Because of this, it's recommended that most students should take only one course at a time. Consult with your academic advisor before registering for more than one class. Online courses require high-speed internet connection and a computer with the capacity to efficiently download and run any programs that may be used in the course.
Registration
Students must register by the first day of class. Last day to drop is the fifth day of the term for both online and in-person courses.
How to Register
Tuition
| Tuition per credit | Total tuition per course | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate courses taken for credit | $595 per credit | $2,380 per 4-credit course |
Undergraduate courses taken for enrichment* | $277 per credit | $1,108 per 4-credit course |
*Alumni can audit summer courses for $10 per course.
*Gordon students enrolled in 12-20 credits during Summer Term may audit one summer course free of charge.
Gordon Financial Aid is not applicable for Summer Term courses. However, for students currently receiving Pell Grant, there may be additional eligibility. Families may utilize the parent PLUS Loan program in limited situations, and private loans may also be utilized to cover Summer Term costs. Please contact Student Financial Services for specific questions.
Tuition for Summer Term Graduate Courses
Undergraduate students who meet Gordon Plus eligibility requirements may enroll in graduate courses with the following additional expectations: 1) Students may not enroll in both graduate and undergraduate courses during the same Summer Term and 2) Students must pay the graduate tuition rate.
Fees
Science and art courses may also require a lab or activity fee ($190 for most courses; $95 for NSM 202)
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
The refund policy reflects the highly concentrated schedule of summer courses.
100% if withdrawal is received by the fifth day of the term.
No refund is available if withdrawal is on or after the sixth calendar day following the start of the term.
Last day to withdraw from courses with a W grade is ten business days following the start of the course.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
To help you plan for all of your expenses, whether you choose to pay up-front or utilize other resources to cover the balance, below is the estimated cost of attendance for the summer term at Gordon. This estimate is based on full-time enrollment in courses, although most students enrolling in the summer term choose to attend part-time. In addition to those billed costs, the U.S. government considers food, housing and miscellaneous expenses to be part of the real costs of being a student. Therefore, when determining your financial aid (including loans), we consider tuition, anticipated food and housing costs, and estimated transportation and textbook costs, as listed in the table below.
| Billed Costs* | |
|---|---|
Tuition (12 credit hours) | $7,140 |
| Estimated Additional Costs* | |
|---|---|
Housing | $4,200 |
Food | $2,450 |
Books, transportation, miscellaneous | $1,100 |
*Billed Costs: Although this estimate is based on full-time tuition, your individual bill will reflect the course load you choose for the summer term.
*Estimated Additional Costs: If you are living on the Gordon campus and/or participating in a meal plan, your costs will be different from those listed here and will be billed through the summer housing office.