Walters State’s summer semester kicks into high gear on June 2, when a ten-week and the first of two five-week sessions begin. The variety of accelerated classes offered during these sessions makes it possible for students to complete a year of biology in ten weeks or take an English or social sciences course in just five weeks.
These courses are a great opportunity for students looking to get a head start on the next year. Other students view it as a chance to catch up after a change in major late in their academic career or if they’ve had to sit out a semester or two for any reason. Summer semester can help students stay on-track to complete an associate’s degree, and eventually a bachelor’s degree, on time.
And the classes aren’t just popular with full-time Walters State students, according to Kim Gunnin, executive director of enrollment development and retention services at the college. Students home for the summer from four-year colleges often take advantage of the low tuition and convenient scheduling.
“We enroll many students who are attending four-year institutions and home for the summer.  A student can get a year of chemistry out of the way in just 10 weeks. Perhaps a student just wants to get one or two electives out of the way. These students enroll as transient students and the courses transfer back to their home college,” Gunnin said.
Gunnin does encourage students to register as soon as possible. While many courses are offered during these sessions, the number of students that may enroll in each class is limited. The first registration period ends May 25, with tuition and fees due at 4 p.m. on May 25. Tuition and fees are due at 4 p.m. June 1 for students who register May 26-June 1. Late registration runs June 2-3 and carries a late registration charge.
The second five-week session begins July 6, with the first registration period ending June 29, with tuition and fees due at 4 p.m. that day. A second registration period for that session runs July 1-5, with tuition and fees due at 5 p.m. on July 5. Late registration for this session runs July 6-7.
Students must first apply for admission, which can be done online. For more information, visit www.ws.edu and click on “admissions” or visit any Walters State Community College campus. Students may also call 1 (800) 225-4770, ext. 4 for more information.

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