Are summer courses mandatory in college?

No, summer courses are generally not mandatory in college. They are optional and offered as a way for students to:

* Accelerate their degree: Graduating early or taking fewer courses per semester during the regular academic year.

* Catch up on coursework: If they failed a course or need to improve their GPA.

* Explore a new subject: Without committing to a full-year course.

* Fulfill prerequisites: For future courses.

While some programs *might* recommend or suggest summer courses for certain majors or tracks, they are almost never required unless explicitly stated by the program or university.