Summer Session

May 26 — July 3, 2026

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Pitzer's Summer Session offers flexible courses that fit your goals, interests, and life. 

Pre-registration opens on March 2. 

6- Week Session

Courses include Environmental Analysis, Media Studies, Economics & more...

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Your summer. Your pace. Your priorities.

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  • Open to all students enrolled in any accredited institution

  • 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

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How to Register

Pitzer Students

You may register via MyCampus2 Portal based on the registration dates listed on the Pitzer academic calendar. From the Registration tab, you can access summer classes by selecting the term (dropdown option): SU Z1 and the upcoming summer session year (e.g. SU Z1 2026)

MyCampus2 Portal
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Non-Pitzer Students

You may select your course(s) by submitting the Visiting Student Registration Form. Please note: This online registration form is intended for Non-Pitzer students only.

Visiting Student Registration Form [Opens March 2nd]
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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

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.

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  • 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.

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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. 

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Additional Information

  • Students may take no more than two courses.
  • Please note that some courses may fill or may be canceled if they do not meet minimum enrollments. In such cases, you will be notified and have the option to register for an alternate course.
  • Please allow 3-5 days for us to process your registration.
  • Once we have registered you, you will receive an email confirmation from the Registrar’s office.

View the Summer 2026 Academic Calendar link for pivotal dates and deadlines.

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