Summer Experience
Summer Experience 2023
Summer Experience offers high school juniors and seniors from across Montana the opportunity to earn additional free college credits during the summer and learn about how college works.
Registration is free and opens March 1. Space is limited, and classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus tours available June 20 and June 22 at 10am and 2pm: meet in Blake Hall building.
- Submit an Application for Admission
- Take placement tests if you do not have ACT scores
- Submit a Summer Experience Registration Form [PDF]
Courses Available for New Summer Experience Students
New Summer Experience students take COLS 105 – College 101, a one-credit course that focuses on career exploration, collegiate expectations and experiential learning activities. Learn how to succeed in both online and in-person college courses.
Summer Experience 2023
| Class Section | Class Meets 6/26-7/28 | Experiential Learning Activities |
|---|---|---|
| COLS 105-01 | Tuesdays, 12:30-1:45pm | July 13, 8:30am-3:30pm |
| COLS 105-02 | Tuesdays, 12:30-1:45pm | July 13, 8:30am-3:30pm |
| COLS 105-03 | Wednesdays, 12:30-1:45pm | July 6, 8:30am-3:30pm |
| COLS 105-04 | Wednesdays, 12:30-1:45pm | July 6, 8:30am-3:30pm |
| COLS 105-06 | Tuesdays, 12:30-1:45pm | July 13, 8:30am-3:30pm |
Choose one class:
| Course Title | Course Name | Credits | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTH_200FGH_01 | Art of World Civilization I | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| COMX_111C_01 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| COMX_115C_02 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| PSCI_210B_01 | Intro to American Government | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| PSYX_100A_01 | Intro to Psychology | 4 | MTW | 8:15-11:45am |
| MCH_101_01 | Intro to Manufacturing Processes | 1 | MT | 9-11:45am |
Returning Summer Experience students take COLS 106 - Financial Literacy for College, a one-credit course focused on college and financial planning. The course provides financial success strategies for college and information about college costs, financial aid and scholarship application processes.
| Class Section | Class Meets 6/26-7/28 | Experiential Learning Activities |
|---|---|---|
| COLS 106-01 | Mondays, 12:30-1:45pm | July 20, 8:30am-3:30pm |
Choose one class:
| Course Title | Course Name | Credits | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMX_111C_01 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| COMX_115C_02 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| PSCI_210B_01 | Intro to American Government | 3 | MTW | 9-11:45am |
| MCH_101_01 | Intro to Manufacturing Processes | 1 | MT | 9-11:45am |
For more information, contact us at the Running Start program.