A maximum of 18 semester hours credit may be earned in summer school. The list of courses to be offered during the summer session is determined primarily by the needs and requests of the students. It is published sufficiently early in the spring semester to give students ample time to plan for the summer. In addition to the wide choice of regular courses the summer session is enriched by numerous workshops, institutes, and special conferences held on campus. Summer is a good time for freshmen to begin college.
Classes are small, and tuition is less than during the regular school year.
The setting of the college in the mountains contributes to the attractiveness of the summer session. The moderate daytime temperatures and cool nights, plus the scenic beauty, make summertime study unusually pleasant. Opportunities to visit nearby scenic attractions and to take advantage of recreational and cultural events both on and off campus enhance the summer as a time to combine vacation and study. In order to take advantage of its environment, the college offers learning vacations and workshops for alumni and other interested persons.