Do you want to stay on track or get ahead in your studies? Have a course you\u2019ve been meaning to take but haven\u2019t had the time? Looking to graduate early? Then Summer Sessions at Montclair State University may be for you.<\/p>\n
Summer Sessions allow students to use the summer \u201cbreak\u201d to continue pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Running from May through August, Summer Sessions<\/a> offer a wide variety of courses in all areas of study including the arts, business, computer science, education, human services, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences and social sciences. Courses are conveniently offered in online, hybrid or in-person formats providing students with flexibility and choice.<\/p>\n Summer Session courses are open to Montclair students<\/a> as well as visiting students<\/a> currently enrolled at other colleges and universities, students who are accepted to begin their college or university studies in the fall, and high-achieving high school juniors and seniors through Early College Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n In addition to the wide range of courses offered, students have the option of choosing from among six sessions that vary in length: a 14-week session, two 7-week sessions and three 4-week sessions beginning on different dates during the summer. Together with the different formats offered \u2013 online, hybrid and in-person \u2013 there are plenty of options for finding the perfect fit for summer studies.<\/p>\n According to Summer Sessions Director Kirsten Tripodi, many students find a 4-week session to be a good choice for them because it\u2019s a single course that they can concentrate on fully without worrying about any other subjects.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of students feel challenged by subjects such as math or science when taking multiple courses, but when they only have that one subject to focus on, they\u2019re much more successful academically,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Tripodi says that since Montclair is a large public university, its Summer Sessions program has advantages over many summer programs offered by other institutions in New Jersey.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re a state institution so we can not only offer a very affordable tuition rate, but also convenience with the multitude of modalities and sessions,\u201d she says. \u201cWe\u2019re a big enough institution that we\u2019re running a lot of Summer Session classes in those different ways. We can give visiting students and our students a lot more choices.\u201d<\/p>\n Whether early graduation is your goal or you just want to focus on one course that interests you, you\u2019ll find all the resources and support you need. Summer Sessions staff run informational webinars, they have created videos on topics such as \u201cHow to Register\u201d and \u201cHow to Apply,\u201d and are always available by email at summer@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Academic advisors help students make sure that the courses they are taking are appropriate and keep them on track, and the financial aid experts in Red Hawk Central<\/a> can assist with financing questions and solutions. \u201cAny Montclair State University student who’s interested in taking summer classes should be working with Red Hawk Central to see what financial aid would apply,\u201d advises Tripodi.<\/p>\n Montclair recently realigned its academic calendar to make the fall, summer and spring terms all of equal length: 14 weeks. This means that students can take as many classes during Summer Sessions as they can during the fall and spring terms, fast-tracking their path to a degree.<\/p>\n \u201cSummer Sessions offers students a really incredible opportunity to get ahead,\u201d says Tripodi. \u201cTaking two or three courses each summer for two summers is equal to a full term of classes. Students can, in fact, graduate in three years. We\u2019ve done the math!\u201d<\/p>\n Prospective Students:<\/strong> It\u2019s not too late to apply! Montclair State University is still accepting applications<\/a> and deposits for fall 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead?<\/strong> Registration for Summer Sessions 2026 opens October 31, 2025. The application for fall 2026 opens August 1. Plan your visit<\/a> and take your first step<\/a> in applying to become a Red Hawk!<\/p>\nSummer Sessions Offer Convenient Options<\/h2>\n
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