Summer Start
This summer, Auburn is offering first-year students the opportunity to get a head start on classes before the fall semester begins. During summer 2022, all incoming students can take Auburn First courses at a reduced tuition rate. These courses are online, asynchronous courses. Get your summer start today!
(not currently offered)
Freshmen accepted for fall can choose to get an early start on core courses in the summer through the Summer Start program. Both in person and online courses will be offered. Email summerstart@auburn.edu.
Here are just a few reasons taking summer courses is a smart choice:
Summer clases are delivered online, so take courses anywhere your summer plans take you!
Courses are offered at reduced tuition rates for resident and non-resident students. Student services fees are also waived for Summer Start Students.
Accelerate your degree program, take prerequisite courses or focus on a single, challenging course this summer.
Summer Schedule
| Summer Semester Schedule | |
| Session 1 | 10-week session |
|---|---|
| Session 2 | 5-week session |
| Session 3 | 5-week session |
* Most Auburn First courses are offered in 10-week terms, with some offered in 5-week terms.
Summer Start Vs. Traditional Summer Enrollment
Students who elect to participate in Summer Start must pay their enrollment deposit and initiate and finalize the full registration process through the Summer Start website in advance of the summer term. To receive the Summer Start rate, students can only enroll in course sections from the Summer Start list below.
Students who elect to start their freshman year in May and register outside of the Summer Start website, or register for courses not included on the Summer Start list, are not considered Summer Start students and will not receive the Summer Start rate.
Courses
Students will register for courses in April with assistance from the Summer Start team. See a full list of Core Curriculum courses here. Note that your major may specific a specific core course. You can see your major curriculum in the AU Bulletin. This page will be updated when the summer schedule is finalized in February.
Questions?
Review frequently asked questions here. For additional questions, please email summerstart@auburn.edu.
