Wells School of Music

Understanding Summer Workload

Summer courses move at an accelerated pace.
1 graduate credit will generate approximately 15 hours of total work
3 credit course will generate approximately 45 hours of total work

Recommended Course Load

You may register for multiple courses, but please plan carefully.
While many students successfully take 6 credits, we suggest exercising caution if registering for more than 6 credits at once, especially if you are working or juggling personal responsibilities

Enrollment Options	In-State	Out of State
Master's+	Tuition - $316 per credit* Fees - $139 per credit *Reflects $200 tuition discount	Tuition - $574 per credit* Fees - $151 per credit *Reflects $200 tuition discount
Non-Degree Seeking	Tuition - $516 per credit Fees - $139 per credit	Tuition - $774 per credit Fees - $151 per credit
Master's Students	Tuition - $516 per credit Fees - $139 per credit	Tuition - $774 per credit Fees - $151 per credit
ACT 48 Workshop	$1200 per workshop* *Costs may vary by program

Students can park in M Lot, which is the large parking lot outside of Swope Music Building. There is no charge to park in M Lot during the summer sessions.

University Student Housing has rooms available at a nominal fee, you can find more information about their on-campus housing options here. There are also several hotels in close proximity to West Chester. Below is a partial listing.

Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndam West Chester (.8 mi)
500 Willowbrook Lane West Chester, PA 19382
610-674-1224

Hotel Warner (1.0 mi)
120 N High St
West Chester, PA 19380 610 692-6920

Holiday Inn Express and Suites West Chester (3.4 mi)
1310 Wilmington Pike West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-4600

Home2Suites by Downingtown (7.8 mi)
975 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
610-873-1200

Sheraton Great Valley Hotel (9.5 mi)
707 East Lancaster Avenue Frazer, PA 19355
610-524-5500

WCU offers various meal plan options throughout the year. You can find more information about the meal plan options here.

We provide courses in various modalities, with three pricing options, allowing educators flexibility and a personalized approach to their learning. Choose the option that makes the most sense for you!

Master's+

Students with a master's degree who are seeking additional graduate credits can enroll in summer courses as non-degree-seeking students. This option allows you to earn continuing education credits while benefiting from a $200 tuition discount per credit.

Non-Degree Seeking

Students who do not hold a master's degree but wish to receive graduate credit may take classes at standard WCU graduate tuition and fees. These credits are transferrable, if later enrolling in a master's degree program.

Master's

Students enrolled in a traditional master's degree will enroll in the course(s) and pay standard WCU graduate tuition and fees.

Act 48

WSMI proudly offers the option for non-credit professional development workshops at a reduced tuition rate, making high-quality learning opportunities more accessible for educators.
Many of these workshops are eligible for Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Act 48 hours, either through district approval or direct PDE approval.

• District-Approved: Courses not designated as PDE-approved may still qualify for Act 48 hours, depending on your school district.
• PDE-Approved: Some courses are officially approved by the PDE and will be clearly labeled “Act 48 Approved” in our listings.

We encourage participants to check with their district to confirm eligibility for Act 48 hours when the course is not PDE-designated.