Get a head start on core requirements and explore the distinctive value of LMU’s Jesuit education.
2026 enrollment forms will be available for committed students in early spring.
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You can enroll in any summer class for which you meet the requirements. To make the most of your time, we recommend starting with core courses like First-Year Seminar, Math, or Rhetorical Arts. These are part of the Foundations Core, which you will complete during your first two years at LMU.
You will also find a limited selection of Explorations Core courses available this summer. These classes are usually taken in the second or third year, but you can get ahead if you meet the prerequisites.
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We recommend using the summer session to get ahead. You can schedule university core or lower-level major requirements that you would typically take in your first semester, which frees up space in your fall schedule for other opportunities. This can also help you accumulate credits or requirements, making it easier to study abroad later. If you plan to take a summer course, discuss it with your fall registration advisor to ensure they are aware and can help you organize your fall schedule accordingly.
LMU offers a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid courses in the summer. Please check the schedule carefully to confirm the course format before requesting registration.
We recommend incoming students limit their summer course requests to online options unless they live nearby, as on-campus housing will not be available, and parking fees apply during the summer.
This summer, incoming first-year and transfer students are also eligible to receive one-time scholarship funding to help with the cost of attending summer sessions at LMU.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the number of units an incoming student elects to take. Please see the Tuition and Fees table below for additional information on summer costs.
Refunds for incoming first-year and transfer students follow the refund policy established for all returning LMU degree candidates.
| Units | Tuition | Scholarship | Amount Owed* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Unit Course | $2,016 |
$950 |
$1,066 |
| 2-Unit Course | $4,032 | $1,900 | $2,132 |
| 3-Unit Course | $6,048 | $2,800 | $3,248 |
| 4-Unit Course | $8,064 |
$3,800 |
$4,264 |
*Please note: Additional fees apply. For more information about Summer Session tuition and fees, please visit Student Financial Services. These are one-time scholarships available only to first-time, incoming students to the university for summer 2026.
Summer school at LMU consists of two consecutive 6-week sessions, each the equivalent of a 16-week semester. The sessions do not overlap and students are welcome to attend both sessions. Because of the compressed nature of the classes, students are limited to 8 semester hours (also known as units or credit hours) per session.
Session I: May 18, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Session II: June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026
You can read more about the types of courses we recommend below. Additional information about specific course recommendations will become available as the summer schedule is updated.
Select a topic below to view information on each core category.
First-Year Seminar Rhetorical Arts Quantitative Reasoning Philosophical Inquiry
First Year Seminar (FFYS), which is taken in the first year, introduces students to intellectual rigor, critical thinking, and basic writing skills while laying the foundation for a life-long commitment to learning.
Please Note: If you plan to join the Honors, First To Go, or ACCESS learning communities, you should not take a First Year Seminar (FFYS) in the summer as those communities require a specific FFYS course in the fall.
Taken in the first year, Rhetorical Arts (RHET) teaches an integrated set of skills, competencies, and knowledge that enables students to engage in public debate with persuasive force and stylistic excellence.
Note: If you plan to join the Honors or First To Go learning communities, you should not take Rhetorical Arts in the summer as those communities require a specific RHET course during the academic year.
Enrollment forms for 2026 will be available in the spring. Incoming first-year and transfer students must submit their deposit for fall before gaining access to the summer registration process. Additional details will be sent via email when enrollment forms are available.