Summer Term

June 8 – August 6, 2021

Join us during DIU’s Summer Term for focused training in applied linguistics, anthropology, sign language linguistics, Abrahamic studies, and world arts. Don’t let the COVID restrictions stop your learning! DIU’s Summer Term is being offered by distance education (DE) this year! Alongside our DE courses, the Literacy Megacourse will be offered in person on campus.

Some courses are ONLY offered during the summer this year. Click here to check out a full list of Summer Term courses.

Application fees are waived for students who apply to begin Undergraduate or Graduate status at DIU this Summer Term.

Special tuition discounts are being offered for Summer Term 2021!

  • NEW students (with no previous DIU enrollment) can qualify for a 30% tuition discount on Summer Term courses.
  • RETURNING students (with some previous DIU enrollment) can qualify for a 40% tuition discount on Summer Term courses.

To qualify, students must submit a financial aid application by May 1, 2021. Students who apply for financial aid by April 1, 2021 will also be considered for other scholarships and discounts. If a student qualifies for more than one tuition discount for a given academic term, only whichever discount is the greatest will be applied. Scholarships can be applied in addition to a tuition discount. Please see our Financial Aid page for more information and for the link to the Financial Aid application form.

APPLY

Be sure to apply for admission early so you don’t miss the financial aid deadline! Students are allowed to apply for aid after they have applied for admission.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Already a student? Login to Campus Café to register for Summer courses.

COST

Check out our Net Price Calculator or the Tuition tab below to estimate what this summer will cost.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

Still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team.

Summer Student Life

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Summer offers a unique time for friendship and fellowship at Dallas International University. Although most students will not be joining us on campus, we have extracurricular events planned for fun, relaxation and to learn more about each other.

Transform (Chapel) will be held regularly throughout the summer, at a time yet to be determined.

Watch for other opportunities to connect with your fellow students!

Summer Exclusives

AC 5398 Culture and Community

The Abraham Center is offering a great new course!

You do not need to be an Abrahamic Studies major to take advantage of this one! In AC 5398 Culture and Community students will reflect on what it means to interact in transformational ways with members of the other Abrahamic faiths.

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Literacy Megacourse

Don't miss the incredible scholarship available just for students enrolled in this course!

The Literacy Megacourse is the only course being offered exclusively on campus this summer. You do not want to miss out on the 50% scholarship specifically for students enrolled in course!

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Sign Language Linguistics

These courses are ONLY offered during the summer!

The Certificate in Sign Language Linguistics consists of 21 hours (14 undergraduate credit hours and 7 graduate credit hours). Students can complete this training track in two summers as shown below.

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Summer Term Courses, Financial Aid, and More

Courses

Summer Courses

Summer Term 2021 runs from June 8th through August 6th. The course schedule for Summer Term 2021 contains all graduate and undergraduate course offerings.

During the summer, a student can take core courses and various electives for many different academic programs. In addition, several programs can be completed entirely in the summer; suggested scheduling for these programs are listed below. Note that a student must meet with an academic advisor and submit an Intended Plan of Study/Intent to complete a Certificate or to be admitted into any academic program at DIU.

Certificate in Sign Language Linguistics (this program is under development)

The Certificate in Sign Language Linguistics* consists of 21 hours (14 undergraduate credit hours and 7 graduate credit hours). Students can complete this training track in two summers as shown below. For advising, write Albert_Bickford@diu.edu

First Summer Hours
AA4350 Language & Society (3)
AA4505 Second Language and Culture Acquisition (5)
AL4410 Principles of Grammatical Analysis (4)		  12
Second Summer
AL4201 Principles of Sign Language Phonetics (2)
AL5106 Digital Technology for Sign Language Research (1)
AL5305 Principles of Sign Language Phonology (3)
AL5310 Advanced Sign Language Grammatical Analysis (3)		  9
Total Certificate Hours 21

 

*The Certificate in Sign Language Linguistics is currently under development.

Certificate in Applied Linguistics

DIU will continue to offer the Certificate in Applied Linguistics which consists of 27 hours (21 undergraduate credit hours and 6 graduate credit hours). Students will be able to complete this training track in three summers as shown below. For advising, write Michael_Boutin@diu.edu.

First Summer Hours
AA4350 Language & Society (3)
AL4302 Principles of Articulatory and Acoustic Phonetics (3)
AL4410 Principles of Grammatical Analysis (4)		  10
Second Summer
AA4370 Cultural Anthropology (3)
AA4505 Second Language and Culture Acquisition (5)
AL4303 Principles of Phonological Analysis (3)		  11
Third Summer
AL5207 Field Data Management (2)
AL5406 Field Methods and Linguistic Analysis (4)		  6
Total Certificate Hours 27

MA with a major in Applied Linguistics (prerequisites)

Students who are interested in completing the 15 hours of prerequisites for admission into the MA with a major in Applied Linguistics can do this in two summers as shown below. For advising, write Michael_Boutin@diu.edu.

First Summer Hours
AL4302 Principles of Articulatory and Acoustic Phonetics (3)
AL4303 Principles of Phonological Analysis (3)
AL4410 Principles of Grammatical Analysis (4)		  10
Second Summer
AA4505 Second Language and Culture Acquisition (5)
Start your MA with a graduate level course of your choice (3)		  8
Total Summer Hours 18

Admissions

Start your application today!

All students taking classes this summer need to be admitted to DIU. There are three application pathways depending on your plan of study (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Gateway). Check out our Applications page to get started on the application that best meets your needs. Call (972) 708-7415 or email admissions@diu.edu our admissions team with any questions. We are here to help you through the application process!  Apply by April 23 to avoid a late fee.

Regular application fees are waived for students who apply to begin Undergraduate or Graduate status at DIU this Summer Term.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Special tuition discounts are being offered for Summer Term 2021!

  • NEW students (with no previous DIU enrollment) can qualify for a 30% tuition discount on Summer Term courses.
  • RETURNING students (with some previous DIU enrollment) can qualify for a 40% tuition discount on Summer Term courses.

To qualify, students must submit a financial aid application by May 1, 2021. Students who apply for financial aid by April 1, 2021 will also be considered for other scholarships and discounts.

Dallas International University offers a wide variety of Financial Aid opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students. In just one application, students can apply for need-based scholarships, work-study, tuition discounts, and more! Most qualified applicants receive aid. So submit your application today.

Financial Aid Application

Tuition

Tuition and Fees

These totals are estimates for Summer Term 2020. Actual numbers may vary. Try our Net Price Calculator for a more detailed estimate or view our complete tuition and fees list.

Estimated Cost by Credit Hour
Tuition per Credit Hour Tuition and Fees per 3-Credit Course*  Tuition and Fees per 9-credit Summer Term (without financial aid)
Undergraduate  $340 $1,110 $3,330
Graduate  $500 $1,590 $4,770

*Fees vary somewhat by course, try our Net Price Calculator for a more specific estimate.

DIU uses Zoom’s videoconferencing software for our Synchronous Learning courses. To use Zoom, you will need Internet access and a compatible device.  Zoom has very modest Internet bandwidth requirements and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. View Zoom’s System Requirements page for more details.