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Summer Session

Whether you are getting ahead or getting caught up, Northern Star Online has summer opportunities for you!

At Northern Star Online, we understand the importance of flexibility and accessibility when it comes to learning during the summer. We offer our full list of online courses, with flexible start date options so you can design the schedule that works for you.

Credit Recovery

If you are a Minnesota high school student who has failed a course or is behind in credits, taking online credit recovery courses at NSO this summer can help you get on track toward your graduation goals. Courses taken as Independent Study for credit recovery are state-funded, so you can take up to two semester credits at no cost to you. 


NSO courses are designed to be supportive and flexible. You can work on your own time while being supported along the way by highly qualified MN licensed teachers who are experts in their subject area. You can stay on track and complete the coursework at any time of day that works best for you!

Tuition Options

Make room in next year’s schedule, keep your mind active, and have fun learning something you enjoy. We offer over 100 online courses during our summer sessions to enhance and accelerate your learning with support from highly qualified MN licensed teachers who are experts in their subject area. The majority of our courses are designed for high school students (grade 9 -12), but we do offer a select number of middle school courses. With flexible start dates and pacing, you can engage in learning this summer without having to miss a family trip or time with friends!

Tuition Costs
Semester Credit (Sem A or B) $395
Trimester Credit (Tri A, B, or C) $275
Quarter Credit (Quarter A, B, C, or D) $200
 

Tuition is charged on the start date of the course and can be paid at that time. Check out more information on >NSO’s tuition policy.

Planning your Summer Schedule

Choose to take the full summer session to complete your course or take two courses by splitting the session into two parts.

Key Dates
Full Summer Session (9 weeks) June 15th - August 18th
Summer Session A (4.5 weeks ) June 15th - July 14th
Summer Session B (4.5 weeks) July 17th - August 18th
If you are enrolling in one semester of a course or two different courses, you can use the full summer session. If you are enrolling in two sequential semesters of a course (e.g., Spanish 1 Sem A and Sem B), plan to take one semester during Session A and the next during Session B. Important! Make sure to check with your school counselor before requesting your summer courses to ensure the course will meet your credit needs at your school.

Plan your summer learning by checking out our full list of courses offered this summer. Learn more about how to request your courses and reach out to our NSO help desk with any questions!

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What’s New?

Registration for Spring and Summer 2023 is open now!

Spring term starts January 30, 2023.

Summer term starts June 15th, 2023.




Check out our new courses!


  • American Sign Language 2
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Medical Terminology
  • Science Fiction: Dune
  • Intermediate Chess

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