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Summer Programs
General Policy
DKU students have the option to pursue credit or non-credit bearing experiences during summer without approval from DKU for participation. DKU does not require summer enrollment, and participation in summer programs is optional and not considered to be studying away.
Students may not enroll in summer courses or programs that conflict with summer Chinese Society and Culture courses, or that overlap with the DKU fall/spring course schedule and academic calendar.
Students are responsible for the full costs of all summer programs, including those at Duke; DKU merit scholarships and/or financial aid cannot be used to cover the cost of summer programs.
Credit Transfer for Summer Programs
Students can transfer credits to DKU for no more than a cumulative total of two courses, up to a maximum of 8 credits (subject to approval in the Host-DKU credit transfer requirements).
Students wishing to transfer credit for study during the summer must complete and receive approval through the credit-transfer review process. Preapproval for courses is strongly recommended because approval for course transfer is not guaranteed. Transfer credit from Duke or other academic institutions through summer programs will need review and approval from the division chair to fulfill the distributional requirement.
To learn about Host-DKU credit transfer process, please visit the page.
Summer programs provide students not only with the opportunity to delve deeper into their academic interests and scholastic skills and to keep pace with their peers to stay on track to graduate, but also offer chances to enrich their life experiences and forge new connections with the wider world.
Summer programs are optional and students are free to choose any program they are interested in. If you are looking for a summer program but a little lost about where to start, how to identify the good ones, the programs shared with DKU below can be a helpful point of reference.
If you are interested in the Duke Summer Session, please visit the Duke program page.
Vancouver Summer Program
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Each summer, VSP welcomes many students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to take part in a four-week, immersive learning experience at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Participants choose from our diverse selection of course packages while experiencing life on our beautiful Vancouver campus through sociocultural activities and community events.
VSP offers an extraordinary opportunity for students to broaden their perspectives, develop intercultural skills, and form lasting friendships that extend far beyond the classroom.
- June Session: June 5 – July 5, 2026 (Application deadline: March 13, 2026)
- July Session: July 17 – August 17, 2026 (Application deadline: April 17, 2026)
Website: vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca
Email: vsp.ubc@ubc.ca
St Andrews Summer Study 2026 Information Session
Interested in studying abroad this summer? Experience a transformative summer at the University of St Andrews through our undergraduate-level Summer Study program. Study for credit while experiencing academic and cultural life at one of the UK’s most historic universities.
Join this free online information session to learn more about St Andrews Summer Study 2026 (registration required).
When: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 5pm (GMT) / 12pm (US Eastern)
What to expect:
- Overview of the program, courses on offer, and application advice
- Hear from Summer Study alumni students
- Live Q&A
Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the session recording afterwards to watch at your convenience.
Visit our website to learn more about St Andrews Summer Study or contact the team at shortcourses@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Applications for 2026 are expected to open in late November. Register interest at shortcourses@st-andrews.ac.uk to be notified when applications open.
Application Deadlines
Vancouver Summer Program (UBC) - June Session
March 13, 2026
Vancouver Summer Program (UBC) - July Session
April 17, 2026
