番茄社区 University has announced it will be offering 180 online summer classes this year at a low rate of $249 per credit hour with no hidden fees, a price that is 22% lower than the national average for public colleges and nearly 50% lower than other private colleges according to a 2020 report by U.S. News.

鈥淗LGU has intentionally sought to expand our summer online offerings to help students,鈥� said Dr. Larinee Dennis, interim vice president for academic administration. 鈥淚ncoming freshman can get a jump start on University requirements and returning students can choose coursework to help them stay on track for a timely graduation.鈥�

Several of this year’s summer courses are being offered in conjunction with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and Acadeum, a consortium of like-minded accredited colleges and universities that share online course offerings. A course taken through this consortium is considered institutional credit and will impact student grade-point averages just like any HLGU course.

鈥淗aving the option to take a few classes online over the summer is definitely something more and more undergrads are taking advantage of. Being able to get a few of their core classes completed over the summer break gives the students an advantage and may even help them to graduate a semester early,鈥� stated Dr. Jill Arnold, director of adult and graduate studies division.

Many students find online classes convenient since the classroom and course materials are all available online at any time of the day or night. Students are able to review assignments, chat with fellow students, read announcements, access notes, and discuss questions as needed.

A full list of courses can be viewed at www.hlg.edu/academics/class-schedules/. For more information, contact the registrar鈥檚 office at registrar@hlg.edu.

“Having the option to take a few classes online over the summer is definitely something more and more undergrads are taking advantage of. Being able to get a few of their core classes completed over the summer break gives the students an advantage and may even help them to graduate a semester early,” stated Arnold.

This year’s summer courses include

• ART 110 – Art Appreciation
• BIB 113 – Old Testament
• BIO 344 – Microbiology
• ENG 106 – English Composition II
• HST 223 – United States History II
• LIT 233 – American Literature I
• MTH 123 – Intermediate Math
• PHS 133 – Earth Science I
• PSY 113 – General Psychology

Students find online classes are very convenient. The classroom and course materials are all available online at any time of the day or night. Students are able to review assignments, chat with fellow students, read announcements, access notes, and discuss questions as needed.

Additional charges for the courses include lab and technology fees. Other fees may apply depending on the type of class being taken. For more information on taking an online course at 番茄社区 University, click here. Questions can be directed to Dr. Arnold, at 573-629-3103, or via email at jarnold@hlg.edu.