Welcome to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Summer Term
From the university’s most in-demand courses to advanced topics, Summer Term combines flexibility with academic rigor for students from all tracks.
Popular Sessions
Early 4 week session
May 19–June 15, 2025
8 week session
June 16–August 10, 2025
4 week session
June 16–July 13, 2025
4 week session
July 14–August 10, 2025
Resources for UW-Madison studentsUW-Madison students
Every student has a unique path to their degree. Earning credits in the summer can help lighten your load in fall and spring.
Resources for other college studentsOther college students
Learn from prestigious faculty on-campus or online.
Resources for international studentsInternational students
Visit Madison, ranked as one of the best places to live in America.
Resources for precollege studentsPrecollege students
High school students can participate in non-credit or credit college immersion experiences at UW–Madison over summer break.
Sustainability study in Italy makes big impact on rising senior
A little can go a long way when it comes to studying abroad. While some students opt to study overseas for a whole semester or…
4 reasons student athletes say Summer Term is a slam dunk
Whether it’s basketball, football, hockey, or volleyball, there’s one thing that Wisconsin athletes can all agree on: Summer Term gives them the flexibility to complete…
Make the most of Summer Term with 6 summer study tips
Badger summers bring sunshine, Terrace chairs and opportunities to take courses in person or online. Whether you’re getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging…
Want to learn more about the summer experience at UW-Madison? Read our Summer Term blog posts.
