Summer Session FAQs
GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
- When and how can I register for summer classes?
- I have a registration hold; can I still register?
- How many credits may I take?
COURSE OFFERINGS
- Where can I find a list of summer term courses? Are there specific Liberal Arts Core courses available?
- Are all the summer courses online courses or are there courses available on the Greeley campus?
- Are there specific programs available just for graduate students?
- I’m an educator; are there professional development classes/opportunities available?
- What other learning resources are available for those needing professional development or non-traditional learning options?
- I am a current PTEP student; what classes can I take in the summer?
- I have a degree and would like to get a teacher license. Can I start in the summer?
TUITION AND FEES
- What are the tuition and fee costs for the summer term?
- Will differential tuition be charged?
- I’m a Colorado resident. Do I get a COF stipend for summer courses?
FINANCIAL AID/BILLING
- Is financial aid available for summer term courses? If so, when does aid pay to my bill?
- When will I be billed for summer semester charges?
SUPPORT SERVICES
- Will advising be available during the summer term?
- Will tutoring be available during the summer term?
- Will the libraries be open during summer term?
- Is campus housing available during the summer?
- Will the dining halls be open during the summer?
- Will the Technical Support Center be open?
- Will the computer labs be open during the summer term?
- Does the university offer student health insurance just for the summer term?
FURTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Q: When is the 2009 summer term?
A: There are four sessions of different lengths during the summer term:
- Session I: May 18 – June 26 (6 weeks)
- Session II: May 18- August 7 (12 weeks)
- Session III: June 8 – July 31 (includes Educator’s Session - 8 weeks)
- Session IV: June 29-August 7 (6 weeks)
Q: Who can take courses during the summer term?
A: Almost anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent can take summer courses at UNC.
If you’re a currently enrolled student or have taken at least one class since May 1, 2008,
your student account is active and you’re eligible to register for summer courses.
If the last time you took a course was prior to May 1, 2008, your student account is inactive. To re-activate it, you will have to complete and submit the Student Information Form. Reactivation takes approximately 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
If you’ve never taken a course at UNC, you must complete and submit the Student Information Form to begin an accelerated admissions process, verify your residency status for tuition purposes and activate a student account. Please allow 24 hours for processing, excluding weekends and holidays.
REGISTRATION
Q: When and how can I register for summer classes?
A: Students currently enrolled at UNC will use Ursa to register beginning February 23 with graduate students. Seniors may begin registering February 24. Open registration for all students begins February 25.
Students not currently enrolled at UNC can register beginning February 25 using Ursa – UNC’s online point of access to secure information. Instructions for activating your Ursa account appear at the top of the Student Information Form.
Q: I have a registration hold; can I still register?
A: No. Holds are restrictions that may prevent you from registering for classes and are placed on your student record at any time during the term. They are placed on your record by various offices and are indicated when you attempt to register using Ursa. To clear a hold, contact the originating office. Contact information is provided in Ursa.
Q: How many credits may I take?
A: The maximum total course load for summer terms is:
- 12-week session: 15 credits
- 6-week sessions: 9 credits each term
- 8-week session: 10 credits
Exceptions to the maximum limits require a waiver. More information: 970-351-2231 or Registrar’s Office Website.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Q: Where can I find a list of summer term courses? Are there specific Liberal Arts Core courses available?
A: Use the Online Schedule of Classes to find summer term courses. You can search course offerings using a variety of criteria such as subject, location, course level and instructional method. Numerous Liberal Arts Core courses are being offered; consult the requirements for your major or your advisor if you’re unsure whether a course will meet the Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Q: Are all the summer courses online courses or are there courses available on the Greeley campus?
A: A variety of courses will be offered on UNC’s Greeley campus, online and at off-campus sites such as the UNC Denver Center, which is operated by UNC’s Office of Extended Studies.
Q: Are there specific programs available just for graduate students?
A: A variety of courses applicable to several of UNC’s graduate programs of study will be offered. In the Online Schedule of Classes, select the 500, 600 and 700 and above course level options to generate a list of graduate-level courses. More information: 970-351-2831 or gradsch@unco.edu.
Q: I’m an educator; are there professional development classes/opportunities available?
A: Summer class offerings include numerous undergraduate and graduate-level classes in a variety of subject areas that may meet the individual professional goals of school teachers, counselors and administrators. Start narrowing the possibilities by searching the Online Schedule of Classes.
Q: What other learning resources are available for those needing professional development or non-traditional learning options?
A: UNC’s Office of Extended Studies (OES) may be able to help you fill your needs. More information: 800-232-1749, OES website or esinfo@unco.edu.
Q: I am a current PTEP student; what classes can I take in the summer?
A: EDEL 450, EDF 366, EDRD 340, EDRD 410, EDRD 414, EDRD 419, EDFE 270/271 and other classes will be offered this summer. Classes in psychology, special education and other subjects also are available. More information: Online Schedule of Classes.
Q: I have a degree and would like to get a teacher license. Can I start in the summer?
A: We have four post-baccalaureate programs, all of which start in the summer term. More information: School of Education website or 970-351-2908.
TUITION AND FEES
Q: What are the tuition and fee costs for the summer term?
A: 2008-2009 tuition and fees charts.
Q: Will differential tuition be charged?
A: Yes, the current differential tuition rate – an additional per credit hour charge to defray the higher costs associated with offering music, theater and nursing courses ($16.50 per credit), and business courses ($22 per credit) – will be charged. Differential tuition does not apply to Liberal Arts Core courses (formerly known as general education courses). More information.
Q: I’m a Colorado resident. Do I get a COF stipend for summer courses?
A: Yes, if you’re eligible for a College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend, it will be applied toward your summer enrollment costs. COF is the state of Colorado’s way of providing financial support for resident undergraduate students. More information.
FINANCIAL AID/BILLING
Q: Is financial aid available for summer term courses? If so, when does aid pay to my bill?
A: The only aid available to a currently enrolled student for summer sessions is a Stafford Loan, if you haven’t borrowed the annual maximum, and/or a Parent (PLUS) loan. If you did not attend fall and spring semesters, you may be eligible for a Pell Grant. You must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for aid. Aid is applied to your student bill once all requirements for disbursement have been met. More information: 970-351-2502, Financial Aid Office website or ofa@unco.edu.
Q: When will I be billed for summer semester charges?
A: Summer semester charges will begin showing up on the May student bills. You will receive an e-mail in your BearMail account to notify you when the new e-Bill is ready to view.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Q: Will advising be available during the summer term?
A: Students with a declared major who need advising during the summer term should contact their assigned advisor or program staff if their assigned advisor isn’t working during the summer term. Academic Support and Advising (ASA) will be available all summer to advise students who are undeclared, pre-music, pre-theatre, pre-music theatre and pre-business. New students will be advised at New Student Orientation. Returning students will be advised through one-on-one appointments in our office. More information: 970-351-1391, ASA website or advise@unco.edu.
Q: Will tutoring be available during the summer term?
A. The tutoring center operated by Academic Support and Advising will not operate during the summer term, but many faculty and program staff members can recommend private tutors. Free and confidential tutoring assistance for all writing, from College Composition (ENG 122) essays to doctorial dissertations, will be available from the UNC Writing Center in Ross Hall, 1230. The center’s summer hours (May 19-Aug. 5) are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. More information: 970-351-2056 or Writing Center website.
Q: Will the libraries be open during summer term?
A: The libraries will be open the following hours during the summer term:
- Michener Library Summer Hours (May 18 – August 6): Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-8 p.m.
- Skinner Music Library Summer Hours (May 18 – August 7): Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Both libraries will be closed May 25 and July 3-4.
More information: 970-351-2671, University Libraries website or library.reference@unco.edu.
Q: Is campus housing available during the summer?
A: Short-term accommodations will be available for those attending a workshop or seminar and long-term accommodations will be available for those attending one or more of the multi-week summer sessions. All housing options will include amenities such as high-speed Internet access, extended cable TV service and local phone service. More information: 970-351-2721, Housing and Residence Life website or housing@unco.edu.
Q: Will the dining halls be open during the summer?
A: Multiple dining options will be available on campus during the summer, and specific locations and hours of operation will be available soon. Check back here or on the Dining Services website for updated information.
Q: Will the Technical Support Center be open?
Yes. The Technical Support Center (TSC) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year by calling 970-351-4357 or at the Online Support Center.
Q: Will the computer labs be open during the summer term?
A: The summer schedule for campus computer labs will be available soon. Please check back here and on the Information Technology website for updated information.
Q: Does the university offer student health insurance just for the summer term?
A: Yes, the cost of the insurance for the 2009 summer term is $602 and it’s effective May 6- August 17. More information: 970-351-1915 or the Student Health Insurance website.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Q: I still have questions. Who can I call for more information?
A: Registrar’s Office: 970-351-2231, Financial Aid Office: 970-351-2502, Admissions: 970-351-2881, Graduate School: 970-351-2831, Accounts Receivable, 970-351-2201, UNC Switchboard: 970-351-1890