High Schoolers Can Get College Credit for Learning Foreign Languages
Published: March 25, 2026.
The Early College Summer Program is offering college-credit classes for high school students learning Arabic, Chinese, or Russian through the ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ Department of World Languages.
Students will take courses on the ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ Romeoville campus and experience college-level instruction with university faculty. The program allows students to begin building their academic record while gaining firsthand experience with the expectations of university classes.
The program offers two sessions:
- Session 1: June 5 – June 26, 2026
- Session 2: June 29 – July 24, 2026
- Class Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuition: $105 per credit ($315 per course)
Course offerings for Summer 2026:
- First-Year Arabic I & II
- First-Year Chinese I & II
- First-Year Russian I & II
Each language is offered in two consecutive course segments, allowing students to earn up to 6 college credits over the summer. These courses are designed as introductory courses and are intended for students without a prior background in the specific language.
For more information, email Dr. Serafima Gettys, chair of the World Languages Department, at gettysse@lewisu.edu.
ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
