KEY WEST, FL, March 31, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is offering three summer terms designed to support students with flexibility and momentum to achieve their degrees or certificates. New and returning students looking to accelerate their progress can apply and register for CFK’s Summer 2026 terms by May 1.

Students can choose from three summer terms:

• Accelerated Six-Week Term: May 18 to June 29
  For students who want to move fast and focus deeply, the six-week term offers on-campus, online, and hybrid course formats. In less than two months, students can complete full credit hours and stay on track or get ahead.
• 100% Online 12-Week Term: May 18 to August 10
  Spanning most of the summer, this fully virtual term is built for students who need flexibility without sacrificing progress. Students can balance work, family, summer activities, and coursework on their own schedule while earning credits toward their goals.
• Summer Kickstart Program - Eight-Week Head Start for New Students: June 3 to August 10
  Designed specifically for students new to college, the eight-week Summer Kickstart Program offers three foundational courses: English Composition I, Preparing for Student Success, and Introduction to the Teaching Profession. Available in a hybrid-flexible format, students can participate in person at the Key West Campus or join virtually, an ideal launchpad for arriving at the first full semester confident, prepared, and with credits already in hand.

Students can apply and register online or visit CFK’s “One Stop Summer Shop” in person. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Key West Campus on Wednesday, April 29, and at the Upper Keys Center in Key Largo on Thursday, April 30. Attendees can meet with CFK staff, explore degree and certificate programs, and get personalized guidance on financial aid, payment plans, and scholarships. Plus, the application process can be handled on the spot. New students who attend will have their $30 application fee waived and receive a $100 Kickstarter Scholarship.

To learn more or begin the application process, visit www.cfk.edu/futurestudents/.

New students seeking personalized guidance are welcome to contact Marissa Owens, Manager of Recruitment, at recruiter@cfk.edu or 305-809-3207.

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About The College of the Florida Keys

Founded in 1965 as Monroe Junior College, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) has served the Florida Keys community for 60 years, providing accessible, high-quality education from Key Largo to Key West. CFK has expanded to offer a broad range of bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates across several academic and workforce programs as well as high school opportunities and community enrichment courses and programs. For more information about CFK and its mission, visit: https://www.cfk.edu/discover/mission-vision-values/