Play in the Sun and Shine in Class During SIUE’s Summer Session

EDWARDSVILLE - Who says you can’t have the best of both worlds? Advancing in your studies and soaking in some summer sun are both possible via Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Summer Session.

SIUE offers nearly 1,000 summer classes, including more online courses than ever! Registration begins Monday, March 25 at siue.edu/summer/apply-or- register.

A variety of introductory general education and required upper-division classes are offered during summer session. Most courses meet for five weeks or less. Classes begin Monday, May 13.

“SIUE’s summer session courses reflect the same quality and excellent instruction our students expect,” said Denise Cobb, PhD, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “Summer session provides an important opportunity for students to advance toward degree completion. Our faculty members offer courses in a variety of accelerated, on-ground and online formats, offering flexibility and convenience for all.”

Students don’t have to go far to mix sun and activity with their academic schedule, as SIUE’s campus is abuzz throughout the summer. The University’s beautiful campus features The Gardens at SIUE, sand volleyball courts, a disk golf course, Cougar Lake and Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Community Pool, Cougar Lanes Bowling and miles of scenic bike trails.

Additionally, SIUE offers a variety of active and engaging academic, sports, music and theater camps for youth of all ages. New this year is an early drop-off/late pick-up option for certain camps. Additional information and camp details can be found at siue.edu/summer-camps.

A complete list of activities and registration details can be found at siue.edu/summer.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.

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