Summer Semester & Accelerate

Stay in West Palm Beach. Get ahead. Make memories.

Palm Beach Atlantic University offers several options for summer studies: Summer Semester, online subterms, and Accelerate — a three-week intensive for students looking to get a head start. At an economical price point and an accelerated, flexible schedule, you could shave off an entire semester of your degree. There are even financial aid options available for many students. Register on myPBA.

Accelerate

The program is the option to take a 3-week intensive course during the final summer sub-term. The class consists of a teaching block Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., so you will only be able to take one of the available courses.

Accelerate courses count toward the fall credit load.

Students must register through Academic GPS:
(561) 803-2072
Academic_GPS@pba.edu

Accelerate Orientation & Move-In (July 29-30, 2023)

We’re so excited to meet you and have you join the PBA family! Let us know if your family will be joining us for any of our Accelerate Orientation events. Click here to RSVP!

Saturday, July 29
Accelerate Move-In Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m.Move-ln
Be sure to sign up for a move-in timeslot at go.pba.edu/housing before you arrive. Appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Residence Halls
9 a.m.-4 p.m.PBA ID Card Pickup
Pick up your PBA ID card so you’re ready to swipe into your hall and the dining locations. Submit your ID photo in advance using this link (you will need to log in using your PBA network credentials).
Warren Library
11 a.m.-4 p.m.Sailfish Start
Gather PBA essentials, chat with financial aid, finalize your student account and billing, enjoy a photo opp with your family, and more!
Warren Library
11 a.m.-I:30 p.m.Brunch on Your OwnFraser Dining Hall
5-6:30 p.m.Backyard BBQ Dinner
Swipe into your first dinner at PBA, complete with lawn games, snacks, and more.
Meals for parents and family available for purchase at the door.
Rinker Green
Sunday, July 30
Student & Parent Welcome Programming
Various TimesVisit a Local ChurchYou decide!
11 a.m.-I:30 p.m.Brunch on Your OwnFraser Dining Hall
3-3:30 p.m.Student & Family Welcome
Meet campus leaders as you get oriented to life at PBA.
DeSantis Family Chapel
3:30-4:30 p.m.Find Your Classrooms: Campus Tour (Students)
Enjoy a brief campus tour to locate your classrooms and other PBA hot spots, ensuring you're ready for your first day of class.
Meet outside DeSantis Family Chapel
3:30-4:30 p.m.Parent Programming (Parents)
Campus leaders help guide you and other families on the transition to having your children at college. Take time to pray over this next chapter in your student's journey.
DeSantis Family Chapel
4:30-5 p.m.PBA Lead Breakout (PBA Lead students & parents)
New and returning students in the PBA Lead program (and their families) will kick off the semester together.
DeSantis Family Chapel
5-6:30 p.m.Dinner on Your OwnFraser Dining Hall
6:30-7:30 p.m.President's Ice Cream Social (Parents)
Enjoy a tasty treat as you connect with members of the PBA President's Cabinet.
Jack's Market, Lassiter Student Center
6:30-7:30 p.m.Speed Friending
Take part in a fast-paced event to meet other Accelerate students and returning student leaders!
Baxter Green

 

Monday, July 31
9 a.m.Accelerate Classes BeginAssigned Classrooms
6 p.m.All Hall Meetings
Attend this mandatory meeting for all on-campus students to help you get acquainted with life and community values at PBA.
DeSantis Family Chapel
Tuesday, Aug. 1
1-2 p.m. Weekly Chapel #1
Join us for a time of worship and start earning your chapel credits.
DeSantis Family Chapel
7 p.m.Ping Pong Tournament
Keep an eye out for more details from your RAs.
Watson Hall Lobby
Wednesday, Aug. 2
6:45 p.m.Sunset Ride
Bring your skateboard, skates, or bike and join us for a breezy ride along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Meet in front of Warren Library
Thursday, Aug. 3
6 p.m.PBA Lead Student Event
This event is mandatory for first year and returning Lead students.
Weyenberg Center
Friday, Aug. 4
12:30 to 4:30 pmWorkship Project: Lunch & Learn with Urban Youth Impact (Part 1).
Get your first workship hours and learn about an organization making waves in our community. More information and the registration form can be found here. Please sign up before 3 p.m. on August 1.
Saturday, Aug. 5
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Workship Project: Lunch & Learn with Urban Youth Impact (Part 2).
For the second part of this workship project, volunteers will get to engage in a service opportunity with one of Urban Youth Impact's outreach ministries. More information and the registration form can be found here. Please sign up before noon on August 2nd. If you are unable to attend this week, you’ll have another opportunity later in the program (see August 11th)!
TBD
5 p.m.Baseball Game
Come on out for a summer night at the ballpark as the Jupiter Hammerheads take on the Palm Beach Cardinals. Tickets are free for the first 50 students & transportation is provided! Keep your eye out for an email with the link to get your ticket!
Ballpark of the Palm Beaches (Meet in front of Warren Library).
Sunday, Aug. 6
Visit a Local Church with Your RA You decide!
Monday, Aug. 7
No scheduled events.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
1-2 p.m.Weekly Chapel #2
Join us for a time of worship and start earning your chapel credits. 
DeSantis Family Chapel
Wednesday, Aug. 9
7-9 p.m.Trivia Night
Grab your new friends and join Steering Committee (students leaders who host campus events year-round) for a trivia night. There will be snacks, drinks, and prizes to be won! 
Weyenberg Center
Thursday, Aug. 10
1 p.m.Career Development Event in Jack’s.
Join our Career Development experts for an overview of their department and all they ways they can propel you towards success in your future careers.
Friday, Aug. 11
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Workship Project: Lunch & Learn with Urban Youth Impact (Part 1).
Get your first workship hours and learn about an organization making waves in our community. More information and the registration form can be found here. Please sign up before 3 p.m. on August 9.
9 p.m.Pancake Party
Flip on over to the Oceanview Hall lobby for some late-night breakfast food and good hangs. 
Oceanview Lobby
Satuday, Aug. 12
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Workship Project: Lunch & Learn with Urban Youth Impact (Part 2).
Get your first workship hours and learn about an organization making waves in our community. More information and the registration form can be found here. Please sign up before noon on August 9th.
TBD
Sunday, Aug. 13
Visit a Local Church with Your RA You decide!
Monday, Aug. 14
No scheduled events
Tuesday, Aug. 15
1-2 p.m.Weekly Chapel #3
Join us for a time of worship and start earning your chapel credits. 
DeSantis Family Chapel
7 p.m.Evening Walk to Sloan’s Ice Cream Meet in front of Warren Library
Wednesday, Aug. 16
No scheduled events
Thursday, Aug. 17-20
Welcome Week 2023!
The fun is only just beginning! Students: Join us for four days of events as the rest of the new class arrives. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule here.

  • BIB 1003 AC – Exploring the Bible: Jesse Grenz
  • COM 1113 AC – Public Speaking: Gaynelle Gosselin
  • EDU 2133 AC – Human Development & Learning: Tim Ladd
  • ENG 1113 AC – English Composition I: Nicole Straussman
  • HON 1033 AC – Rhetorical Eloquence: Thomas St. Antoine
  • HON 1133 AC – Writing About Literature: Carl Miller
  • HUM 1013 AC– Humanities I: David Horkott
  • HUM 1013 AC1 – Humanities I: Elizabeth Todd
  • PLS 3003 AC – Freedom in American Society: Linda Raeder

Residential cost for Accelerate is $995 for the term, which includes one course (3 credits), housing and a limited meal plan.

Commuter cost for Accelerate is $250 for the term, which includes one course (3 credits).

Registering:
All students will register through Academic GPS.
Register Here

ORL 1013 01 – Foundations in Leadership: Phyllis Hendry

ORL 3153 01 – Organizational Leadership: Dawn Barbee

Students in the PBA Lead program can take a course during the Accelerate term. For more information or to apply for the PBA Lead program, please click here.

Contact
cgl@pba.edu
(561) 803-2302

Summer Semester 2023

Summer Semester courses count toward summer credit load.

To register for all Summer Semester/Summer Subterms – Register through mypba (you must be signed in to access the page).

Each section consists of three weeks. Students can only take one class per section. Classes are on campus and run from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. M-F.

Course Cost:
4 classes for the summer: $6,525
$725 per credit hour for the Summer Semester classes
General fee (per credit hour): $31

Housing Cost:
Full Summer $2,450; Three-week session: $550

Registering:
Students will register through the normal registration portal.

Classes:

  • BIOV 4103– Selected Topics in Biology
  • CHM 3301 01L – Biochemistry I Lab: Jacqueline Esquiaqui
  • CHM 3303 01 – Biochemistry I: Jacqueline Esquiaqui
  • COM 1113 02 – Public Speaking: Gaynelle Gosselin
  • ENG 1123 01 – English Compositions II: Adjunct Staff
  • HHP 1061 01 – Lifetime Fitness: Carol Peirce
  • HHP 3003 01 – Foundations of Nutrition: Matthew Mitchell
  • HUM 1023 01 – Humanities II: Elizabeth Todd
  • HUM 1033 01 – Humanities III: Wesley Borucki
  • OCY 1043 01 – Oceans: Christina Batoh
  • PLS 3003 01 – Freedom in American Society: Linda Raeder
  • PSY 2133 01 – General Psychology: Claire Wolan-O’Connor

Classes:

  • CHM 1011 01L – General Chemistry I Laboratory: Gregory Rummo
  • CHM 1013 01 – General Chemistry I: Vivian Fernand Narcisse
  • CHM 2011 01L – Organic Chemistry I Lab: Cidya Grant
  • CHM 2013 01 – Organic Chemistry I: Cidya Grant
  • HUM 1011 02 – Humanities III: Adjunct Staff
  • PLS 3033 02 – Freedom in American Society: James Todd

Classes:

  • CHM 1021 01L – General Chemistry II Lab: Gregory Rummo
  • CHM 1023 01 – General Chemistry II: Vivian Fernand Narcisse
  • CHM 2021 01L – Organic Chemistry II Lab: Cidya Grant
  • CHM 2023 01 – Organic Chemistry II: Cidya Grant
  • HHP 3233 01 – Kinesiology: Michaele Erasmus

Classes:

  • BIB 1003 01 – Exploring the Bible: Jesse Grenz
  • COM 1113 03 – Public Speaking: Gaynelle Gosselin
  • EDU 2133 01 – Human Development & Learning: Tim Ladd
  • ENG 1113 02 – English Composition I: Nicole Straussman
  • HON 1033 01 – Rhetorical Eloquence: Thomas St. Antoine
  • HON 1133 01 – Writing About Literature: Carl Miller
  • HUM 1013 01 – Humanities I: David Horkott
  • HUM 1013 02 – Humanities I: Elizabeth Todd
  • ORL 1013 01 – Foundations in Leadership: Phyllis Hendry
  • ORL 3153 01 – Organizational Leadership: Dawn Barbee
  • PLS 3003 03 – Freedom in American Society: Linda Raeder

Online & Evening Summer Courses

Alternatively, you may be eligible to register for online and evening courses, which will maintain traditional semester dates. Please check with your advisor.

Subterm A: (05/08/23 – 06/27/23)

All of the online courses can be found on myPBA.
Search Online Courses Here.

Subterm B: (06/28/23 – 08/20/23)

All of the online courses can be found on myPBA.
Search Online Courses Here.

Program Costs & Registration

All of the online courses can be found on myPBA.
Search Online Courses Here.

Questions?

Contact Academic GPS at Academic_GPS@pba.edu
or visit them in Hood Hall.

Residence Life (561) 803-2555
PBA Lead (561) 803-2302
Accelerate (561) 803-2233