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Summer Term at UNC Charlotte

Catch Up, Get Ahead, and Try Something New

Make the most of your summer with flexible, for-credit courses that fit your schedule and support your goals. Whether you’re fulfilling requirements or fueling your curiosity, UNC Charlotte has you covered.

Design Your Summer Schedule

Registration for Summer 2026 opens March 31.

Choose from a full-term session (May 18–August 5, 2026) or two half-term sessions: First Half Term runs May 18–June 24, Second Half Term runs June 29–August 5, 2026.

Explore Your Summer Course Options

With flexible online and on-campus formats, UNC Charlotte’s summer courses make it easy to stay on track or get ahead. Choose from hundreds of undergraduate and graduate offerings — from lectures and labs to internships and independent studies — and create a schedule that fits your summer priorities and academic goals.

Who Can Take Summer Courses?

Whether you're continuing your studies, visiting from another school, or just getting started at Charlotte, there's a summer course path for you.

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Current Students
Stay on track or get ahead. Use the summer term to lighten your fall course load, tackle prerequisites, or explore a new subject.
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Visiting Students
Not a full-time Niner? No problem. Earn transferable credits toward your degree, boost your résumé with professional development, or take a course for personal enrichment — all in one summer at Charlotte.
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Incoming Students
Planning to start at UNC Charlotte in the fall? You can get a head start by enrolling in a second-half summer course.

Looking for Summer Camps?

If you’re looking for youth summer camps, you’re almost in the right place. UNC Charlotte offers both summer courses and youth camps. Head over to our Youth Programs site to explore programs for students in grades 1–12.