Residential Undergraduate Students


Benefits of summer classes at Mercer

  • Focus on a few classes without a full schedule of courses and extracurricular activities.
  • Study at a variety of locations around the world through Mercer On Mission or Mercer Abroad.
  • Complete a summer internship for academic credit.

How to register for summer classes at Mercer

  • Students who are already enrolled at Mercer can register through your MyMercer account.
  • Students who are interested in enrolling as a transfer or transient student will need to apply to the University first.

Sessions

Summer classes at Mercer offer you a convenient selection of three sessions to choose from.

Session 2024 Dates
Session I (5 weeks) May 20-June 21
Session II (5 weeks) June 24-July 27
Session III (10 weeks) May 20-July 27

Summer registration begins March 25 or at the time that your fall registration becomes available. The late registration deadline for Sessions I and III is May 21, and the late registration deadline for Session II is June 25.

Formats

In addition to multiple session offerings, Mercer offers two types of course formats to best fit your needs: in person and online. Regardless of format, most summer courses carry credit of 3-4 semester hours each, and the majority of students enroll in no more than 6-8 credit hours altogether.

Financial planning

Did you know that many students qualify for financial aid that can cover the entirety of their summer tuition? Take a look at our different types of aid to learn about all your options.

Expand Your Horizons

Travel the world

Please contact the Office of International Programs for the latest updates on the impact of COVID-19 on programs abroad.

Mercer On Mission

Mercer On Mission combines study abroad and service learning to provide life-changing experiences for students through academic instruction, cultural immersion, applied research, and meaningful service.

Mercer Abroad

Make the most of your summer and earn academic credit while exploring the world and immersing yourself in a different culture, language, and learning environment through Mercer Abroad.

Information for

Transfer and transient students

Earn Credit

At your own pace

Whether you are home in Macon for the summer and want to take a few classes that will transfer back to your college in the fall or you are looking to call Mercer your new home, Summer at Mercer has plenty of options for everything you need.