DEFIne Your Summer - Defiance College

This unique summer experience offers undergraduate students a special opportunity to take 12 undergraduate credits for $6,000 and includes free housing. Meal plans may be added for an additional cost. 

Students in OSL and Nursing will be charged their normal tuition rates for summer courses.

The term runs from May 19 through August 8, 2025.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if I want to take fewer than 12 credit hours?
The special tuition rate for this program is only available for students taking 12 credit hours. Students who take fewer than that will be charged the usual rate of $610 per credit hour.

How much will I pay for the meal plan?
Students have the option of purchasing a summer meal plan for $1,000. The meal plan offers a lunch and dinner option Monday – Friday in the Dining Hall. The availability of summer meal plans are contingent on a minimum enrollment of 25 students.

What course types are included in this program?
DEFIne Your Summer offers a variety of courses in person and online, as well as courses available through Acadeum/College Consortium.

Where do I go to find the course list?
Course lists are located on myDC Course Listings.

What if I want to take more than 12 credit hours this summer?
Students who take more than 12 credits will be charged $6,000 for the first 12 credits and $610 per credit hour for all additional credits. Students will also be charged the $610 per credit hour if they take more than one Acadeum/College Consortium course.

How does financial aid work for this program?
Students are eligible to apply for financial aid for the summer term. Students must file a 2025-26 FAFSA, submit all required documents, and request summer aid by emailing financialaid@defiance.edu. Students that use Federal Direct Loans in the summer term will have a reduced amount available for fall and spring. Charges and financial aid are frozen after the May 22nd add/drop deadline. Refunds for a dropped class will not be given unless the student withdraws from ALL summer courses, at which point the college will follow the withdrawal policy stated in the course catalog.

What if I don't want/need summer housing?
Summer housing is in Jacket Suites with a roommate. If a student prefers to live off campus, there is no reduction in the cost of this summer program.

What if I have more questions?
Questions about cost and payment can be directed to Kristina Mohring at kmohring@defiance.edu. 

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For more information, or to reserve your spot in the program, complete the form below.