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Welcome to Summer Sessions at NC State

Registration for Summer Sessions 2026 will open soon.

Summer Sessions 2026 Dates

With the option to choose from 3, 5 or 10-week sessions, you can build a schedule around your summer plans and fulfill degree requirements from a wide variety of course offerings!

Summer Session ISummer Session II
3 weeks (Maymester)May 20 – June 10, 2026–
5 weeksMay 20 – June 26, 2026June 29 – August 4, 2026
10 weeksMay 20 – August 4, 2026–

Find a Summer Class

Is your camera roll trying to tell you something? 👕

The 4th annual Summer Sessions T-shirt Contest is in full swing! Get creative, think of ideas, and start sketching.

Submit your design by December 1st to be considered for the contest. ☀️📚
It’s time to put your ideas on the board. 

The 4th Annual Summer Session T-Shirt Contest is HERE! We’re looking for creative designs that could become the next summer session T-shirt. 

Have an idea? A sketch? A camera roll full of inspiration? We want to see it. 

Submit your designs by December 11th!
We know you’ve been thinking about Summerween… A told us👀.

Join us in TWO DAYS from 10:30 a.m - 1 p.m. at Wolf Plaza and learn more about Summer Sessions at NC State!
Summerween is coming! 

Join us October 29th from 10:30 a.m - 1 p.m. at Wolf Plaza and learn more about what Summer Sessions at NC State has to offer. ☀️🐺
At Summerween, you can keep both fish! 👻

Get your merch, bring your friends and join us for all the spooky summer vibes.

See you October 29th between 10:30-1:00pm at Wolf Plaza. 👋
Passing the Summerween spirit around the Pack 🎃 

Stop by Wolf Plaza on Thursday, October 29th between 10:30 -1 PM to grab exclusive merch including two tote bags, pumpkin stress ball, stickers, and bandanas.

Come learn more about opportunities Summer Sessions 2027 has to offer.
Ready to have your voice heard at Commencement? 🎓

The Fall 2026 Student Commencement Speaker application is now open! If you’re a bachelor’s degree candidate graduating in Fall 2026 or graduated in Summer 2026 and are receiving your bachelor's degree, this could be your opportunity to take the stage. 

Application deadline: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 11:59 p.m. 📅 

Learn more and submit your application through the Student Commencement Speaker application.
Stop pinching pennies. Start building wealth. 💸

Financial Wellness at NC State just dropped something for you this summer. Meet LIT, the online platform that makes money make sense.

Credit. Budgeting. Investing. Begin your journey to master it all at your own pace, FREE for NC State students.

Get LIT this summer. Link in our bio. 🔗
👀 We said don’t look but since you’re here… Summer Sessions at NC State could be the perfect way to stay on track, catch up or get ahead! ☀️

Click the link in our bio to learn more! 🔗
This is your sign to attend Summer Sessions Fest! 🌞☁️ 

Soak up the sun, enjoy free Kona Ice, grab Summer Sessions merch and discover how summer courses can help you get ahead at NC State.

Don't miss out. Meet us at Stafford Commons, tomorrow, April 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 🐺🏖️
Congratulations James Speciale, this year's Summer Sessions T-Shirt Design Contest winner! 🎉

Come grab one of these exclusive t-shirts at Summer Sessions Fest on April 1st on Stafford Commons behind Talley Student Union! ☀️

Learn more through our link in the bio. 🔗
🐺Hey Wolfpack, want to see what taking summer courses at NC State can be like? Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect!☀️

Find what courses and adventures NC State has for you through Summer Sessions. Learn more through the link in our bio. 🔗
🎨 Wolfpack, it's time to show off your style! The 2026 Summer Sessions T-shirt Design Contest is officially open. 👕🔥 

Think you've got a winning design? Visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit your entry today! 🔗
Step into the spooky spirit with Summer Sessions at this year's Summerween! 🎃

Stop by Wolf Plaza October 28th between 12-2 PM to pick up an exclusive Summer Sessions tote bag (available in two designs) along with pumpkin stress balls and stickers.

Come learn more about opportunities for Summer Sessions 2026. 🐺✨
Make the most of your summer at NC State! ☀️ 

Whether you're staying in Raleigh or logging in from a distance, Summer Sessions have flexible options to keep you on track.

Choose from:
• 3-week Maymester
• 5-week sessions
• 10-week sessions

Get ahead with flexible classes, complete a minor, or dive into a new interest—all on an accelerated schedule.

Enrollment is open now! Classes fill up fast, so check your Enrollment Wizard in MyPack Portal and talk to your advisor today.

Summer Sessions Resources

Any Questions?
Review our New
Summer Sessions FAQ

Take a Tour

Explore NC State’s campuses and take a virtual tour.

A photo of the lobby of the Talley Student Union during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Marc Hall