Online credit courses are a convenient way to complete prerequisites, fulfill requirements, enhance career skills, or explore personal topics of interest. 

How to Find Courses

Schedule Builder is your tool to find and register for online courses from across the U of M system. If you are unfamiliar with Schedule Builder, visit How to Register for a Credit Course for complete instructions.

Online Summer Term

Taking online courses in the summer provides a great opportunity to get some extra credits whether you are a current UMN student or a visiting student. You can take Summer Term online courses from any U of M campus:


Summer term calendars vary by campus. Be sure to check the appropriate academic calendar by visiting the campus OneStop website. 

If you are a current UMN student and want to take courses from a different UMN campus, be sure to read the instructions on How to Register for a Credit Course

How to Register

Ready to take the next step? Read How to Register for a Credit Course and follow the instructions specific to your situation.

Transferring Credits

The Transfer Credit resource page has information about how to transfer credits in a variety of scenarios, including as a current U of M student, as a non-U of M student, or as part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Whatever your situation, we recommend speaking with an academic advisor prior to registering for any course for which you hope to transfer credit or apply to a specific program.

Tuition and Fees

The cost of U of M online credit courses varies depending on several factors, including your current U of M student status and the college and campus offering the course. To calculate your fees, contact One Stop Student Services for the campus offering the program: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, or Twin Cities.

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