SmartStart
Start Smart with SmartStart
Summer 2025 Has Options
This summer take advantage of a unique opportunity for free college credit! Southern
is offering a free, 3-credit-hour, class in our third summer session. This offer is
only available to undergraduate students enrolling at Southern for the first time.
The tuition is on us; you’ll only pay for your housing, textbooks and food. This is
a great opportunity to get a head start on your classes and benefit from a great discount.
SmartStart registration opens on February 10!
| Tuition (for one 3-credit-hour class) | Free (worth $2,640) |
| Resident Hall Housing | $300 |
|---|---|
| Books + Food | Variable |
| Total | $300 + books + food |
*If you take a 4-credit-hour class during SmartStart, you will be required to pay
for the additional credit.
Next Steps
We're excited you're considering taking this free class. To get started, you'll need to apply to Southern, be accepted, and then sign up for a class in our summer session.
If you have already been accepted to Southern, your next steps are:
We're excited you're considering taking this free class. To get started, you'll need to apply to Southern, be accepted, and then sign up for a class in our summer session.
If you have already been accepted to Southern, your next steps are:
- Create a Southern MyAccess Account using your student ID number.
- Register for your SmartStart class.
2025 JumpStart and Early SmartStart Sciences Orientation
*Attendance is required at all applicable events for new students and transfer students. Please make your travel plans accordingly.
2025 SmartStart Orientation
*Attendance is required at all applicable events for new students and transfer students. Please make your travel plans accordingly.