Frequently Asked Questions

Will Summer courses be on campus or taught remotely?

After careful consideration, the University has made the decision to extend remote teaching to include Summer 2020. All summer sessions will be conducted remotely. The safety of our community is our top priority and we believe that extending remote teaching to support social distancing efforts is the best decision at this time.

Will there be any adjustment to the price of tuition for classes being taught remotely?

Tuition will remain the same at $1,798 per unit.

Is there a payment plan for summer 2020?

A summer payment plan is available to all students who do not have a past due balance for the spring semester. Students wishing to participate in the monthly payment plan must email onestop@sandiego.edu or studentaccounts@sandiego.edu for assistance.

Since courses are remote, can I take more units than permitted?

You may register for a maximum of 13 units during the combined summer sessions.
Maximum of 4 units in a 3-week session.
Maximum of 7 units in a 6-week session.

An Appeal for Overload will still be required for students who wish to take more than the maximum units permitted during summer sessions.

How will I be expected to perform my lab courses?

Please contact your professor directly for further instructions.

How do I register for a course for summer sessions 2020?

Summer 2020 online registration has been extended to May 1st. Please register for your summer course(s) on the MySanDiego Portal. After online registrations please send an email to One Stop at onestop@sandiego.edu whith your registration request and they can assist. Please note that tution will be due at the time of registration.

How do I make my tuition payment for summer 2020?

Please submit your tuition payment on the MySanDiego portal. Need help? Here is a video tutorial.

Since courses are remote, can I take courses that overlap?

Even though courses are remote, students are still required to complete the same instructional hours so therefore, courses cannot overlap.

What are the dates for Summer Sessions?

Summer Sessions are June 1 - August 14. There are various 3-week and 6-week sessions through out the summer. Please see Important Dates for details.

Where can I find additional information about Summer Sessions?

By visiting the Summer and Intersession website or sending us an email at sio@sandiego.edu

What are the deadlines for adds, drops, P/F, etc?

Please see the Important Dates for details.

Can I take a class Pass/Fail?

If you meet the guidelines to take a class Pass/Fail and if the conditions set out in the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog are met on page 46. You must obtain your advisor's signature.

What if I need to attend Summer Sessions but wish to participate in the October ceremony? (August grads)

Assuming you are in compliance with all the graduation requirements in the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog, you must register and pay for your remaining units at USD by May 1, 2020.

How many units can I take during Summer Sessions?

You may register for a maximum of 13 units during the combined summer sessions.

Maximum of 4 units in a 3-week session
Maximum of 7 units in a 6-week session

If more units are necessary, you may request an Appeal for Overload. Please fill out the form and save the PDF on your desktop. First, send the form to your advisor for approval as an attachment from your USD email account. When you received the approval from your advisor, please forward the form to the Dean's office for approval. Once both approvals are obtained, please send the completed form to sio@sandiego.edu (Digital signatures will be permitted).

How do I get on a wait list if my preferred class is full?

Waitlists are kept in the Banner registration system during the online registration period. After that time, you can email the Summer and Intersession Office starting Wednesday, May 6 at 8:30 a.m. to get on the waitlist. Waitlists are first-come, first-served.

How much is tuition?

Tuition rates depend on your enrollment status.

When is tuition due?

For students we register during online regitration Tuition is due Friday, May 1, 2020. If a student registers for a course after online registration ends then the tuition is due at the time of email registration.

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

Applications are now available on the Torero Hub Tab of the MySanDiego portal in the "My Financial Aid" channel. Please make sure to apply by the Financial Aid Deadlines.

Can you bill the person financially responsible for my Summer Sessions class?

No, that is not possible and there are no payment plans available for Summer. Tuition must be paid in full by Monday, May 1, 2020.

Can I get a refund if I don’t take the class I signed up for?

Only if you officially drop the course by emailing onestop@sandiego.edu by the refund deadline. If you fail to attend a class you’ve registered for and do not officially drop, you will be charged for the class and receive an “F” on your transcript.

Can I get a meal plan during Summer Sessions?

Meal plans are not available, however, Campus Cash cards may be used.

What if I'm not currently a USD student?

All Non-USD students who wish to enroll in Summer or Intersession classes should apply through the Office of Professional and Continuing Education/Open Campus.

I am a tuition remission student and per University policy, registration for summer can only be done on the first day of class on a space available basis. How do I register on the first day of class if I can't go to the One Stop Student Center in person?

Tuition Remission students can send an email to onestop@sandiego.edu beginning no earlier than 6 am PST on the first day of class. Emails sent prior to the first day of class will not be accepted.

I am a tuition remission student and I am concerned that I may miss the Zoom invite for the first class meeting since I cannot register until the first day of class. How do I get the materials I need?

Please reach out to the professor before the first day of class to be kept in the loop of any course materials that will be sent prior to the first day of class and let them know you are a tuition remissions student who cannot register until the first day of class.

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