With summer fast approaching, Cal State San Bernardino has opened registration for Summer Session 2025, giving students the opportunity to accelerate their academic progress.

Running from June 2 to Aug. 13, Summer Session will consist of two five-week sessions and one 10-week session, which will offer a variety of courses designed to fit students' schedules and help them achieve their progress toward graduation faster.

For details on registration and available classes, tuition and deadlines, visit the Summer Session ’25 website.

For juniors at CSUSB, Summer Session is a key opportunity to stay on pace for graduation. Juniors can use the summer classes to advance through required courses, allowing them to get ahead in their studies, tackle difficult material with more individualized attention, and boost their grade-point average ahead of the fall semester.

"CSUSB’s Summer Session provides the flexibility students need to stay on track for graduation while balancing other commitments," said John Binkley, associate vice provost and dean at CSUSB. "Juniors, in particular, can use this time to secure essential courses and avoid delays in their academic progress."

CSUSB’s Summer Session 2025 offers multiple benefits for all students:

  • Accelerated Courses: Earn credits in a shorter time frame to expedite your degree.
  • Flexible Learning: Choose from online, hybrid and in-person courses to fit your schedule.
  • Expanded Course Offerings: Access high-demand and prerequisite courses to fulfill graduation requirements.
  • Academic Support: Take advantage of advising, tutoring and other resources to succeed.
  • Lighter Future Course Load: Completing summer courses can ease academic stress during fall and spring semesters.
  • Financial Benefits: Reducing semester course loads may help students maintain financial aid eligibility and manage tuition costs effectively.
  • Career Readiness: Use summer to gain extra credits and graduate earlier, allowing for a quicker transition into the workforce or advanced studies.

Summer courses provide a strategic way for students to stay ahead. Whether you need to retake a challenging class, lighten your future course load, or speed up your graduation timeline, Summer Session gives you the tools to succeed without the pressure of a full semester. Additionally, enrolling in summer courses can enhance students' competitiveness in the job market by allowing them to complete internships or gain work experience sooner.