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Design the Summer that’s right for you.

  • More than 1,000 courses, hundreds online
  • Lighten your load for fall or spring
  • Flexible sessions leave time to work, travel and savor your summer

Enrollment begins April 1, 2025

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

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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.

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Other college students

Learn from prestigious faculty on-campus or online.

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International students

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

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Precollege students

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

#DESIGNYOUR Summer

Wondering what the most popular Summer Term courses are?

Head to the link in bio for our list of top 10 summer courses and see if there are any you want to take next summer! 

Here are a few fun facts about these popular courses:
🤓 More than 1,600 students enrolled
📚 Included 5 different schools and colleges
🔬 Topics ranged from media studies to chemistry

#UWSummer #MyBadgerSummer #UWMadison
Did you know that ~470 students are enrolled in chemistry courses this Summer Term?

Though challenging, chemistry has been consistently popular for students to take during the Summer Term.

We chatted with a few chemistry students, and they shared their study tips to manage the rigorous coursework – and why it's worth the effort.

Check it out at the link in bio! 

cc: @uwmadisonchem

#UWMadison #UWSummer #MyBadgerSummer
With @badgervolunteers, you can spend your summer making a difference.... and making new friends! Check out the link in our bio to learn more. 

#MyBadgerSummer #UWsummer #BadgerVolunteers
Did you know nearly 1,500 students were offered summer scholarships last year? 💸 

See how 3 scholarship students are taking advantage of Summer Term to lighten their course load and graduate on time. Link in bio!

@uw_gndrwomenst @uwsoe #MyBadgerSummer #UWSummer #UWMadison
Where's the best place to study during the summer? 📖 Check out the link in our bio to see recommendations from Summer Term students. 

Happy studying!

#MyBadgerSummer #UWSummer
Summer is a great time to plan your career path. 😎 Take advantage of career planning resources from the Career Exploration Center: 

✅ Career advising
✅ Career assessments
✅ Self-discovery activities
✅ Major exploration
✅ And more! 

Learn more at cec.wisc.edu!
It's a beautiful day for FREE Babcock ice cream! Come celebrate the start of Summer Term with us today, 1:30–3:30 p.m., outside of Union South on Orchard Street. Gluten‑free, dairy‑free and gelatin-free options will be available. #UWSummer

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