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Summer at Simpson

Your future is looking bright with summer at Simpson!

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Register for Summer at Simpson today

Get a jumpstart on your coursework or try something new, with Simpson’s three affordable summer sessions. Through these flexible online and hybrid course options, you’ll be sure to make a splash in your education.

  • Summer Session 1: May 27 – July 20, 2025 (8 weeks)
  • Summer Session 2: June 24 – Aug 17, 2025 (8 weeks)
  • Summer Session Cross 3: May 27 – Aug 17, 2025 (12 weeks)

Registration information and available courses are below. For questions, send an email to summer@simpson.edu or call (515) 961-1695.

How to enroll

Enrolling in summer classes is easy. Just log in to your SC Connect account. If you have questions, send an email to summer@simpson.edu or call (515) 961-1695.

To enroll in summer classes, you need to contact your academic advisor. Their contact information is as follows:

Evening and Online Students
Marc Gentzler
marc.gentzler@simpson.edu
(515) 961-1695

Master of Arts in Teaching Students
Chad Timm
chad.timm@simpson.edu
(515) 961-1245

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Students
Denise Leifker
denise.leifker@simpson.edu
(515) 961-1273

We’re thrilled for you to join Simpson College! To get started, you’ll need to complete the online application. Once submitted, our admissions counselor will be in contact and assist you with next steps.

In the meantime, if you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach us at admiss@simpson.edu or (515) 961-1695.

Tuition Cost

Summer 2025 Tuition and Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition: $425/credit
  • Graduate tuition:
    • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice: $565/credit
    • Master of Arts in Teaching: $555/credit
  • Audit rate: $230 per credit
  • Technology fee: $7 per credit
  • Online fee: $25/credit

Many students will qualify for financial aid. For questions about summer financial aid, please contact the office of financial aid.

2025 Course Offerings

BIOL 104 WEB Human Biology w/Lab SI, SR
CIS 120 WEB Web Development CL
ECON 135 WEB Applied Statistics DA, QR
MAGT 131 WEB Management Concepts HBS
MIS 145 WEB Management Information Systems DA, IL, QR
SOC 210 WEB Statistics/Society Sci DA, QR
SPSC 107 WEB General Nutrition HBS, IL
SPSC 210 WEB Scientific Writing WC, DW
CJ 252 WEB Self-Care Strategies  
CJ 552 WEB Victim Trauma Ess Self-Care  
CJ 652 WEB Victim Trauma Ess Self-Care  
HIST 121 WEB US History to 1877 HI, HP, IL
JPN 105 WEB Japan: Kimonos and Blue Jeans CTI, GP, IC
PHIL 250 WEB Applied Ethics EDM, EV, CT
SOC 340 WEB Race Ethnic Relations LS, GP
CJ 346 WEB CJ Field Exp & Seminar EL, WC
CJ 509 WEB Grad Student Intrn  
COMM 319 WEB Professional Internship EL
EDUC 302 WEB Rvstng Reading Fundamentals  
EDUC 573 WEB Master’s Project  
EXPL 386 WEB How Will Your Life Speak? EL
GDSN 237 WEB Digital Photography AR, ACE
HSV 348 WEB Field Exp & Seminar EL, WC
SPSC 170 WEB Sport Psychology  
SPSC 120 HBD Functional Anatomy CT

Questions? Contact us!