University of Richmond

Summer School 2009 Catalog

Get ahead. Catch up.

Or take a class just to expand your knowledge. Choose from our selection of more than 200 classes offered across most disciplines and majors. Summer School students and faculty tell us that the intensive format of summer programs creates a more productive atmosphere in class, offers more time for interaction with the faculty, increases knowledge retention and supports more effective learning outcomes.

You will be in good company!

In summer 2008,

  • 55% of our students said they took a class in summer "to obtain more credits."
  • 18% took a summer class "to catch up" on missed credits from dropping a class in fall or spring.
  • 12% took a summer class "to improve their GPA."

Whatever your academic goals, Summer School is here to help you achieve them. You can use your time with us to stay on track with your degree plan, pick up classes for a double major or minor, or just explore something exciting or different.

More online classes for Arts & Sciences undergraduates.

This summer, we're offering five online classes through the School of Arts & Sciences. If you've been thinking about taking a summer class but are not planning to live on campus, these classes may be perfect for you. Subjects include religion, geography, English, journalism, sociology and political science. Review the "Online" topic for details.

Check out our online catalog.

The Summer School Catalog and Schedule of Classes is available online. Use the catalog and schedule to find courses, then register using BannerWeb (for continuing University of Richmond students) or the Application/Registration FormPDF.