What does Summer School look like for students in 2020? A lot different than it has in the past.

In a period of economic uncertainty with shifting job markets and employment opportunities that are evaporating in some places and springing to life in others, higher education remains one of the best investments people can make.

To meet the demand for Summer School 2020, beginning May 18 Arizona State University will be offering more than 5,000 courses at a reduced rate to people looking for new learning opportunities and for students at all levels – including students who are currently enrolled in good standing at any university in the United States.

Application fees for college students enrolled at other universities will be waived, and scholarships are available for most admitted and currently enrolled ASU students, according to an ASU news release.

Classes will be provided in the traditional online format and a fully interactive, digitally-enhanced format for:

  • Learners at all stages can learn through ASU for You, most of which are free, and can take a course in a subject matter of interest with ASU Open Scale, with the option to convert it to university credit if they later choose to do so.
  • Any university student in the U.S. in good standing at their home college or university may enroll in summer courses through a streamlined application process that takes 15 minutes with approval within 48 hours.
  • Admitted ASU students who wish to get started right now on their university education will receive a $500 Summer 2020 Award for every three credit hours enrolled.
  • Continuing ASU students will continue to have access to all ASU summer courses. Financial aid and scholarships will be available.

ASU has also transferred other services for students to a digital environment to ensure continuity of all aspects of the university experience during COVID-19 and Summer School 2020. For example, ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services is fully virtual, offering drop-in career and internship advising. ASU Counseling Services have moved entirely online and a peer-led Zoom support group has been created, Devils 4 Devils Support Circles, for students to support and connect while taking classes online and practicing social distancing, according to the news release.

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Source: ASU