Summer Session
May 26 — July 3, 2026
Pitzer's Summer Session offers flexible courses that fit your goals, interests, and life.
Courses include Environmental Analysis, Media Studies, Economics & more...
View CoursesYour summer. Your pace. Your priorities.
Open to all students enrolled in any accredited institution
Open to Pitzer College alumni
Taught by Pitzer College & Claremont Colleges faculty
Full-credit courses
Online & in-person course options
Financial Aid available for those who are eligible
Save 25% on tuition
Summer Session Information
- Students of The Claremont Colleges in good standing at their respective college
- Qualified students in good standing at other accredited colleges and universities
- Pitzer College alumni
Admission may be subject to review of the applicant’s academic status and potential for success in an intensive academic program.
Incoming freshman students of the Claremont Colleges are not eligible to apply.
- All courses are regular, full-credit course offerings of Pitzer College.
- Students earn one full course credit (4 semester units, 6 quarter units) per course completed.
We recommend that non-Pitzer students check with the Registrar at their home institution to confirm policies on transfer of credits.
Summer Session fees are discounted, so you'll enjoy significant savings on tuition compared to the regular academic year. In addition, Pitzer offers financial assistance to Pitzer students based on available funding and student eligibility.
- Course: Per course – Summer Session 2026 course cost will be posted soon (The cost per course typically is a 25% discount from the academic year course cost)
Does not include books. Prices subject to change. - Lab Fees: For some courses, students may be assessed an additional lab/materials fee. (Please see course descriptions in registration information)
- Late Registration Fee: $150 late fee following priority registration deadline
Make sure to register by the priority registration deadline if financial aid is being requested and connect with our Office of Financial Aid for early determination of aid available along with any potential impacts to future aid for the next academic year.
Please check with the Pitzer College Student Accounts Office, student_accts@pitzer.edu, for payment policies, procedures and options.
- Please contact housing@pitzer.edu regarding housing and dining options available.