Policies FAQ

Students are permitted to enroll in 1 Focus Area per summer session; with a max total of no more than 2 for the full summer term.

Students must indicate their participation by Friday, 5/23, 12:00 p.m. EST (Session A) or Thursday, 7/3, 12:00 p.m. EST (Session B) and should have enrolled in the Focus Area courses by 9:30 p.m. EST. Once the deadline for enrollment has passed each summer session, students will not be able to participate in the Focus Area.

No, students are not able to retroactively enroll in Focus Areas to be eligible to receive the Certification of Participation for a focus area. Students must complete the coursework within one summer to be eligible for the Certification of Participation for a Focus Area.

Students must complete the coursework within one summer to be eligible for the Certification of Participation for a Focus Area.

There is no minimum GPA requirement for admission. Applicants apply to the appropriate Visiting Student program based on their education level, Visiting Undergraduate, Visiting Graduate, Visiting Postbaccalaureate, and identify their interest in a Focus Area on the application. 

Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to receive the Certification of Participation (GPA minimum of 2.0).

Students are not able to substitute courses for a Focus Area. Only the approved courses will meet the requirements for Certification of Participation.

Students are not able to apply outside courses to receive the Certification of Participation for a Focus Area.

Students are not able to apply courses to multiple Focus Areas. The Certification of Participation will only be granted when completing approved courses for that Focus Area.

All students who complete the course requirements for the Focus Area will receive a Certification of Participation. There is no transcript designation for completion of the Focus Area.

Yes, students will be able add/drop courses through the Change of Program. To remain eligible for the Focus Area, they must remain enrolled in two approved courses.

Students must resolve all incomplete grades before the start of the Fall 2025 semester (September 3rd) to receive the Certification of Participation.

Students will receive their Certification of Participation within 6 weeks of completing their Focus Area via email.

Students who are admitted into a Focus Area are eligible to apply for an Ambassadorship that provides a full on-campus housing stipend or flex dollars to spend at participating businesses.

Please visit the Focus Area overview page on our website for more information.