Even if you can do summer courses in your major with the plan of graduating early, think carefully about this. I’ve seen many students get so burned out by never taking the summer break that their grades and their motivation slip badly.

Think about summers as a different kind of learning experience. If you can spend a couple summers as an intern gaining experience related to your major, that’s a huge asset whether you do it for actual credit or not.

Your best bet to figure out the options in your specific case would be to talk to an advisor in your program and map out a strategy. Your advisor should be able to help you weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision.

Good luck.