With more than 1,000 courses on campus and nearly 300 courses online, West Virginia University’s Summer Session offers students the opportunity to take classes in Morgantown, at home or around the world.

Students can talk to staff about their summer plans at WVU’s first “Summer Fair at the Lair” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 10 at the Mountainlair.

WVU’s summer term is designed for flexibility. Courses are offered in one, three, six and nine-week formats, allowing students to schedule time for work or vacation. The term begins May 17 with courses offered throughout the summer.

“We have worked closely with faculty to develop a schedule that meets the needs of students,” said Dr. Sue Day-Perroots, dean of Extended Learning. “We have a great mix of general education courses, online courses and unique courses such as ‘The Art of Andy Warhol’ and ‘History of Sacred Places.’”

Enrollment in the summer has increased every year for the last 13 years. In summer 2009, more than 11,000 students took classes both at the graduate and undergraduate level. WVU also enrolled hundreds of K-12 teachers who took classes for professional development.

Most of the growth has been in online classes. Last summer WVU offered 400 sections of undergraduate online courses. Study abroad also continues to attract students.

“Several of our colleges offer minors online in the summer which serves both the multidisciplinary studies students and the ones who want to enhance their academic resume,” Day-Perroots said. “Business, advertising and public relations are especially popular in the summer.”

This summer the College of Physical Activity and Sport Science is launching a sport and exercise psychology minor.

The summer schedule is posted online at http://summer.wvu.edu and additional courses will be added as the University approaches pre-registration beginning March 16.

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CONTACT: Dr. Sue Day-Perroots, Extended Learning
304-293-6444, sue.day-perroots@mail.wvu.edu