Pre-College/Youth Programs
Summer Start
WHAT IS THE SUMMER START PROGRAM?
Southern Oregon University is offering an exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to enroll up to 12 credits in our lower division 100 and 200 level courses.
Accepted students will save up to 40% tuition!
WHY TAKE COLLEGE COURSES WHEN I'M IN HIGH SCHOOL?
- Taking summer credit classes at SOU saves you and your family money--up to a 40% tuition discount
- Save time--get a jump start on your college general education classes
- Having college credits on your academic resume looks good on college applications
- Experience real college classes
- Getting a head start on college courses can help you choose your major
- Take courses that are not available at your high school
COURSE OFFERINGS
For a complete list of courses available for Summer Start high school students click here.
HOW DO I ENROLL?
Applications to the Summer Start program include a registration form and a recommendation form to be signed by your high school Summer Start contact. Applications must include both items submitted together: For a Summer Start 2008 Brochure click here.
- A completed REGISTRATION FORM.
- RECOMMENDATION FORM signed by your high school Summer Start contact.
Mail or deliver your completed application packet to:
SOU Extended Campus Programs (office next to Omar’s Restaurant)
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 97520
APPLCIATION DEADLINE
Completed applications, including recommendation form signed by your high school contact, should be sent to the above address office by June 1. Students will be notified of acceptance by mail.
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER START CONTACTS
Ashland High School: Barb Given, 482-8771 barb.given@ashland.k12.or.us
Phoenix High School: Sue Richardson, 535 -1526 sue.richardson@phoenix.k12.or.us
North Medford High School: Ralph Burelle, 842-3670 ralph.burrelle@medford.k12.or.us
South Medford High School: PJ Happeny, 842-3680 pj.happeny@medford.k12.or.us
Eagle Point High School: Dave Carrigan, 830-1300 carrigand@eaglepnt.k12.or.us
Crater High School: Donna Fischer, 494-6300 donna.fischer@district6.org
Grants Pass High School: Lisa Baldwin, 474-5710 lbaldwin@grantspass.k12.or.us
St Marys School: Teresa Baumbach, 773-7877 tbaumbach@stmarysschool.us
North Valley High School: Principal Linda Hugle - 479-3388 linda.hugle@threerivers.k12.or.us
Hidden Valley High School: Principal Dennis Misner-862-2124 dennis.misner@threerivers.k12.or.us
HOW MUCH DO I PAY?
Summer Start tuition is $50 per credit plus SOU student fees. Most academic courses are offered for three or four credits. Summer Start students are limited to 12 credits. Once you are enrolled you will receive a bill from SOU in mid-June requesting payment.
| Summer Session and Summer Start Tuition & Fees Comparison |
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| Credits | Summer Session 2008 |
Summer Start 2008 |
You Save $$$ |
| 1 | $308 | $186 | $122 |
| 2 | $409 | $238 | $171 |
| 3 | $510 | $290 | $220 |
| 4 | $611 | $342 | $269 |
| 5 | $712 | $394 | $318 |
| 6 | $813 | $446 | $367 |
| 7 | $914 | $498 | $416 |
| 8 | $1,015 | $550 | $465 |
| 9 | $1,181 | $667 | $514 |
| 10 | $1,282 | $719 | $563 |
| 11 | $1,383 | $771 | $612 |
| 12 | $1,484 | $823 | $661 |
