For higher education scholarship recipients: Upon successful completion these courses can be used to satisfy volunteer hours. Course certificates will be required. 

Course Certificates: 
As of May 29, 2026, physical course completion certificates are no longer being mailed out. All certificates going forward will be digital ONLY. 

2026 Schedule

Summer
Registration Opens: May 18th
Classes Held: June 15th to Aug. 20th

Fall
Registration Opens: Aug. 24th
Classes Held: Sept. 7th to Nov. 12th

Cherokee 1 - Summer 2026

Cherokee 1 is a introductory level language class that is geared towards first time students that have never been exposed to the language. This class will introduce Cherokee phonetics and pronunciations. 

Live classes are held on

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Central Time)
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Central Time)

Cherokee 2 - Summer 2026

Cherokee 2 is a intermediate level language class that is geared towards students that have completed the Cherokee 1 classes and are comfortable with the phonetics and pronunciations. This class will review the Cherokee phonetics and introduce the Cherokee syllabary. 

Live classes are held on:

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Central Time)
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Central Time)

Cherokee 3 - Summer 2026

Cherokee 3 is an advanced level language class that is geared towards students that have completed Cherokee 1 and Cherokee 2. Cherokee 3 is completely in the Cherokee syllabary and covers a broader range topics. 

Live classes are held on:

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Central Time)
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Central Time)

Cherokee 4 - Summer 2026

Cherokee 4 is an advanced level language class that is geared towards students that have completed Cherokee 1, 2, and 3. 

Live classes are held on:

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Central Time)