Career services advisors share their best tips to explore careers and boost resumes while enjoying the summer.
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
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 18–June 14, 2026
8 week session
June 15–August 9, 2026
4 week session
June 15–July 12, 2026
4 week session
July 13–August 9, 2026
sessions
Resources for UW-Madison students
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.
Resources for other college students
Other college students
Learn from prestigious faculty on-campus or online.
Resources for international students
International students
Visit Madison, ranked as one of the best places to live in America.
Resources for precollege students
Precollege students
High school students can participate in non-credit or credit college immersion experiences at UW–Madison over summer break.
This summer, turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact
April 20, 2026
Make your UW–Madison Summer Term count with hands‑on learning, internships, research and global experiences rooted in the Wisconsin Idea.
Top 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 2026
March 23, 2026
Stay on track at UW–Madison! Discover 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 2026, from flexible online courses to scholarships. Design your #MyBadgerSummer today.
Want to learn more about the summer experience at UW-Madison? Read our Summer Term blog posts.
