Summer Sessions
Take Classes Wherever Summer Takes You
Your summer doesn’t have to be a choice between school and vacation. Get the best of both worlds with our flexible academic advantage: summer sessions.
Our priority is to get you one step closer to graduation. Take full-credit, high-demand courses at an affordable price. From asynchronous courses completed at your pace anywhere this summer to on-campus opportunities—from general education courses to our reputable science lab courses—Lipscomb University summer sessions are designed to cultivate a flexible and transferable pathway for you. Take advantage and save as much as $4,200 depending on the number of summer classes/credit hours you take. Our courses are open to Lipscomb undergraduate and graduate students, visiting undergraduate students and eligible high school juniors and seniors.
Current Lipscomb undergraduate students who register for summer classes and complete at least six hours of any summer term class will have a $250 Lipscomb Bucks award added to their account for use during the fall semester.
Tuition & Aid (Non-travel courses)
- Part-time Hourly Rate (1-11 hours): $1,250 per credit hour.
Account Credits: Any Financial Student Aid (FSA) credit balance will be refunded within the 14-day regulatory time frame.
Lipscomb Employee Tuition Discount: Lipscomb employees receiving tuition discounts for themselves or their dependents should review the information in the Lipscomb University Staff Handbook on myLipscomb.
Financial Aid
Lipscomb University students planning to enroll during the summer 2026 term may be eligible for some financial aid to help with costs. Please note, however, that academic (merit) scholarships are not available for summer. To be eligible for aid, make sure your 2025-26 FAFSA is on file—the deadline to submit it is June 30, 2026. Your aid will be determined by the number of credit hours you take, and your courses must fall within your approved academic program or Course Program of Study (CPoS). See the financial aid office for details or visit the Bison One Stop.
Visiting students and eligible high school juniors and seniors can explore their financial aid options.
Apply for Summer Financial Aid
Lipscomb classes are offered in a variety of formats and structures. Choose classes that best fit your learning style and schedule.
- On-ground: In-person courses located on our vibrant campus—build connections with professors and other students. Featured classes may include General and Organic Chemistry courses, General Education courses and more.
- Hybrid: A flexible course structure that combines in-person instruction with remote learning. Featured classes may include AI-focused courses, practicum courses and more.
- Online-synchronous: Remote courses taken with other fellow students that follow a schedule set by professors. Featured classes may include our English Language Learning courses and more.
- Online-asynchronous: With over 50 courses to choose from (some if only eligible), these remote courses allow you to engage with the class content on your own schedule. Featured classes may include our core curriculum Bible courses, internship courses and more.
- Global learning: Courses taken during the short-term summer program. Featured classes may include Foreign Language courses, Spanish Education courses and more. Learn more about Global Learning.
- Independent study: Courses taken on a case-by-case basis for topics not already covered in the standard curriculum.
Are you an undergraduate student from a different college staying in Nashville for the summer? Advance your degree and take transferable, summer-only semester classes on our Nashville campus.
We’re happy to have you join us this summer! To get started, complete the enrollment checklist:
- Complete our non-traditional student application. Apply.
- Submit all of your previous transcripts EXCEPT for your high school.
- If your college sends electronic transcripts, they can be sent to admissions [at] lipscomb.edu (admissions[at]lipscomb[dot]edu.)
- Submit an application fee on your Bison Portal.
- Get more information about our non-traditional admission process.
Non-traditional Admissions
Questions about transcripts, credit transferring and more can be directed to our office.
We have specific dual enrollment summer courses available for high school juniors and seniors. Learn more about the benefits, requirements and financial aid for Dual Enrollment.
Our residential Summer Scholars program is a highly competitive eight-day program with guaranteed admission to Lipscomb University. You will be transformed through experiential learning in the classroom and beyond. Earn college credits, form lasting connections and experience Nashville.
Applications open in January. Learn more about Summer Scholars.