* Catch up on credits: Students who need to make up for failed courses or who want to accelerate their degree progress.
* Get ahead on credits: Students who want to graduate early or lighten their course load during the regular academic year.
* Explore a subject: Students who are curious about a specific topic but don't want to commit to a full semester.
* Improve their GPA: Students who want to improve their overall grade point average.
* Take courses not offered during the regular academic year: Some specialized or elective courses are only offered during the summer.
In short, summer courses provide a flexible way for students to further their education during a typically less busy time of year.