SmartStart
Start Smart with SmartStart – July 28 to August 21, 2025
Take advantage of a unique opportunity for free college credit this summer! Southern
is offering a 3-credit-hour, class during our third summer session with no tuition
charges. This offer is available to undergraduate students enrolling at Southern for
the first time. The tuition is on us; you only pay for your housing, textbooks, and
food.
This is a unique opportunity to get a head start on your classes, learn your way around
campus while making friends, and benefit from an amazing discount. SmartStart registration is open NOW!
| Tuition (for one 3-credit-hour class) | Free (worth $2,640) |
| Resident Hall Housing | $300 |
|---|---|
| Books + Food | Variable |
| Total | $300 + books + food |
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.