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


UW-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.


Other college students
Learn from prestigious faculty on-campus or online.


International students
Visit Madison, ranked as one of the best places to live in America.


Precollege students
High school students can participate in non-credit or credit college immersion experiences at UW–Madison over summer break.


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Want to learn more about the summer experience at UW-Madison? Read our Summer Term blog posts.