Summer Session Sunshine

Written by Andrew Taylor

Summer break is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and catch some rays. It is also an opportunity to make a little extra cash or earn some college credit. Home is a welcome reprieve for many students, but for those wishing to stay on campus, the application process is simple, and the chill environment offered by the University of Sioux Falls summer session is an experience any student would enjoy.

There are many reasons a student may desire to remain on campus. Summer housing is open to incoming and current students who meet one of three requirements. They must be taking a summer class/internship, working in Sioux Falls (including on-campus), or training for athletics. According to Andrew Porteous, Director of Housing & Student Life, the most common reasons are athletics and work.

The application process is a simple Microsoft form linked in an email sent by Student Life. The deadline to apply was May 2nd in order for the student housing team to send out assignments before summer begins. Even so, Porteous said that the University displays leniency to students in need, and though they prefer applications before the deadline, they are unlikely to turn away eligible students.

Housing for summer 2022 is on the second and third floors of North Hall. While housing was previously in the Collier-Baker Apartments, the increasing number of summer boarders has required a greater number of rooms than in the past. A single room costs $225 per week, and a double room costs $150 per week.

Students working on campus receive a $25 discount on housing. Summer jobs include working in the library, the bookstore, admissions, student life, and a few departments, such as nursing. One of the largest jobs is the events team which resets classrooms and moves resident hall furniture.

While the dining hall and Cooper’s Cafe are closed, there are communal kitchens in the resident hall. There are certain resources on campus available to students during the summer session. Many of the buildings are open, and there are even opportunities for intramural activities and movie nights.

The Summer Session is a quiet time where students can work on athletic training, earning money, and academics. Whether staying on campus or returning home, every student should have a great break and get out into the sunshine.