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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…
A summer tradition 140 years in the making
A series of postcards and bulletins spread out on a table. Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students…
Summer Term is back for its 140th season
Welcome to Summer Term 2025! There’s always a special vibe to a University of Wisconsin–Madison Summer Term, but this year offers something even a little…
Celebrate 140 years of summer learning by enrolling for Summer Term 2025
Summer Term at the University of Wisconsin–Madison turns 140 this year! You can be part of that legacy while shaping your future with more than…
Top 10 Summer Term courses, from chemistry to retailing
Discover UW–Madison’s top 10 Summer Term courses for 2024, spanning in-person and online courses across five schools and colleges. Did your course make the cut?
Conquering chemistry in the summer
Hear first-hand from Summer Term students about what it’s like to take a chemistry course during the summer — and some tips for success in chemistry courses.
Students use scholarships for valuable internships
Students are participating in valuable internships this summer, some partly funded by a Summer Internship Scholarship. Read about their experiences.
Meet Cindy, preserving German history
Learn the importance of studying history from one student’s experience living and learning in Germany during her Summer Term 2024 UW Signature Internship.
Badgers give back during the summer
Volunteering during Summer Term — or any time! — helps students learn about their communities and themselves. See how to get involved through Badger Volunteers.
Meet Nicholas, tackling new tech
What’s it like to take courses during Summer Term? We checked in with Nicholas, a rising junior studying engineering.
Meet 3 summer scholarship students
Three UW–Madison students — Sarah, Harry and Thavon — share how summer scholarships help them achieve academic goals and gain unique experiences.
Students share favorite summer study spots
Check out where some Summer Term students like to focus on their studies, whether it be soaking in the sun or sitting in a quiet corner.
Explore career pathways this summer with these resources and tips
Career Exploration Center Director Michelle Jackson explains how you can leverage your summer to plan for what’s next.
What’s your #MyBadgerSummer story?
Welcome to Summer Term 2024! Get ready to be inspired by these Summer Term students and design your own summer that includes a Badger experience and meeting academic goals.
Get ahead with Summer Term, a campus tradition
Celebrate nearly 140 years of summer sessions by being part of this longstanding campus tradition and enrolling now for Summer Term 2024.
Count down the top 10 courses for Summer Term 2023
Each year we count down the top 10 Summer Term courses, by enrollment. See if this year’s list surprises you!
Scholarship empowers SoHE students to pursue internships
Read how the School of Human Ecology’s summer internship scholarship allowed UW–Madison undergrad Maren Stewart to explore Australia’s sights when she’s not busy working at her summer internship at a fermented foods company in Melbourne.
Tech courses take top spots with students
Each year we countdown the top 10 courses undergraduate students take during Summer Term. Check out these two top high tech courses that have students studying video games and virtual reality.
Animal sciences student packs summer with hands-on experience
Read how an animal sciences student designed her Summer Term to include coursework, study abroad, research and volunteering.
Quiz: Which campus icon are you this summer?
Many campus-area attractions are synonymous with summer — from the colorful chairs on the Memorial Union Terrace to the winding paths of the Arboretum. Which…
Peek into the lives of 4 Summer Term students
4 students share their Summer Term plans including study abroad, internships, part-time jobs and more!
Stay engaged this summer with these student organizations
From solar cars and singing to tae kwon do and concert planning, student organizations offer ways to get involved on campus during Summer Term.
Summer Term online courses allow pre-med student to volunteer in hometown EMS
Read how summer term online courses allow pre-med students to volunteer in their hometown EMS.
Sweet new course shares ‘chocolate experience’
Check out this new course for Summer Term 2023 that gives students a multidisciplinary look at chocolate and how it gets from bean to bar.
5 ways to explore careers, build resumes this summer
Career services advisors share their best tips to explore careers and boost resumes while enjoying the summer.
Campus resources to keep you healthy, active and sharp this summer
UW–Madison’s Hoofers sailing club maintains a fleet of boats for recreational and competitive sailing, offering an active way to experience Madison’s lakes in the summer.…
Share your Summer Term story with #MyBadgerSummer
Welcome to UW–Madison Summer Term 2023! Let us know how you’re using Summer Term with #MyBadgerSummer on your social media channels.