Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ partners with other colleges and universities to offer summer course options through an online course-sharing platform. Through this partnership, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students may enroll in approved courses taught by faculty at other institutions when Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is not in session.  

Courses available through Acadeum are reviewed by Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ academic departments in coordination with the Registrar’s Office and the Provost’s Office to ensure academic quality and fit. 

Eligibility Requirements 

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students may enroll in Acadeum summer courses if they meet the following requirements: 

  • Have attempted at least 32 units at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ  
  • Are currently enrolled as an active Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ student  
  • Plan to take courses during the summer term (Acadeum courses are not available during the academic year)  
  • Receive approval from both their academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office before enrolling 

Enrollment Limits 

  • Students may enroll in up to two Acadeum courses per summer  
  • Students may petition the Faculty Subcommittee on Administration to take a third course in a given summer.  
  • A maximum of six Acadeum courses may count toward a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ degree  
 
Course Restrictions

Students may only enroll in an equivalent Acadeum course for the following Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ courses if they have first attempted them on campus with a D, F, or W grade: 

  • ECON 100: Introductory Economics 
  • MATH 103: Preparation for Calculus 
  • MATH 140: Calculus I 
  • PSYC 100: Principles of Psychology 
  • STAT 107: Principles of Statistics 

Academic Policies 

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Credit and GPA 

Acadeum courses are transcripted as Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ courses, not transfer credit. Courses count toward: 

  • Attempted credits  
  • Earned credits  
  • Academic Standing calculations  
  • Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ GPA calculations  

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ repeat policies apply to Acadeum coursework. 

 
Acadeum Credit Conversions 

Acadeum courses use a semester credit system, where coursework at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is transcripted with Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Units. When Acadeum courses are added to a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ transcript, credits will be converted as follows: 

  • 3 Acadeum semester credits = 5 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Units 
  • 4 Acadeum semester credits = 7 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Units 

Student Responsibilities 

Students are responsible for: 
  • Logging into the course on the start date  
  • Following all policies and deadlines established by the teaching institution  
  • Purchasing or securing required textbooks and materials  
  • Completing assignments and participation requirements  
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ will not intervene in: 
  • Grade disputes with the teaching institution  
  • Refund disputes  
  • Withdrawal or drop deadline disputes  

Tuition and Billing 

Tuition 

Summer 2026: $1,800 per course  

 
Billing 

Charges are billed through Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and posted upon enrollment. Students are expected to pay their tuition balance prior to the start of classes, unless an approved accommodation has been arranged through the Student Accounts Office. For additional information regarding billing, please contact the Student Accounts Office. 

 
Refund Policy 

Courses are non-refundable after the official drop deadline established by the teaching institution. 

 
Financial Aid 

Acadeum courses may be eligible for federal financial aid. Students should contact Financial Aid to discuss eligibility and summer aid options. 

How to Register

  1. Review available course options (you will need to set up an account with your Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ email). 
  1. Discuss the course with your academic advisor. 
  1. Request registration through the Acadeum website. 
  1. Submit the required on the Registrar’s Forms page for official approval from your advisor(s) and the Registrar.  
  1. Wait for notification of approval and enrollment from the Registrar.