Free Winter and Summer Courses

2026 Term Dates

• Summer I: May 18 - June 28
• Summer II: June 29 - August 9

Courses

To learn more about the courses, click on the course names below. The majority of classes are online/virtual.

• Summer 2026 courses will be available in April

Registration & Fees

• Summer registration deadline for students enrolling in a free course:
  • Monday, May 11 at 5:00pm for Summer I (classes begin Monday, May 18)
  • Monday, June 22 at 5:00pm for Summer II (classes begin June 29)
• New first-year and transfer students will not be charged tuition for the credits, but will need to pay for books or other required materials as directed by the instructor.

Registration Instructions & Questions

First-year students and transfer students

To enroll in a winter, summer I or summer II class, please respond to the email sent by the admissions office or email the registrar's office at registrar@hood.edu, and they will help you select an appropriate class for your educational plans; placement testing may be required. 

This opportunity is open to all new students who have submitted their enrollment deposit. If you have not already submitted your enrollment deposit, please do so here. You must submit your deposit before you can register for this free class. 

New students who enroll in a free course during winter or summer and do not subsequently enroll in the subsequent Spring or Fall term will be responsible for the cost of the course.

If a student does not successfully complete the course or the student withdraws from the course, it will affect the satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and academic standing going into the fall semester. To learn more about SAP contact finaid@hood.edu. Given the short winter and summer terms and the accelerated nature of the coursework, students should consider whether this option is an appropriate option.