Why Take Summer Courses at Virginia Tech?
"I was able to earn college credit and earn money in a summer job."
-Mary O'Mara, History & Political Science major
Top 10 Reasons.....
10. A good excuse to buy a cool computer or study abroad.
9. Score points with mom and dad.
8. Retake a course that took you.
7. Earn credits towards a double major.
6. Enjoy smaller class sizes.
5. Take classes and still have a summer vacation.
4. Earn college credit while earning money in that summer job.
3. Take care of prerequisite for a fall class.
2. Catch up on coursework.
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Graduate on time!
Send Us Your Thoughts and Photos
Have you taken VT summer courses or do you plan to take a summer session course at VT before you graduate? Email us your reason(s) for taking a summer course and a photo. Check back later and see if you appear on the website.
Get onboard with summer sessions
Find out how summer sessions can meet both student and faculty needs, what new courses are being offered, when to start planning, and more. Listen to the Director of University Sessions discuss Virginia Tech's new approach to summer.
In 2006, a survey was conducted to identify reasons and factors that influence students' decisions to take Summer Session courses. Respondents included both in-state and out-of-state students.
Survey* results revealed:
- 37% have taken a Summer Session course from Virginia Tech
- 35% have taken a Summer Session course from another institution
- 45% plan to take a Summer Session course from Virginia Tech in the next three years
Areas of importance to students:
- Location of courses
- Wide variety of course offerings
- Cost/Tuition
*Complete survey results available upon request