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Two women students in a chemistry lab wearing goggles and working with lab equipment 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.

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picture of university buildings on the lake with overlay text: meet a summer term student" 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.

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Badger Volunteer students sitting around a table, smiling. They are all wearing bucket hats that say "Badger Volunteers" 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.

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student studying in sunny spot in art museum 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.

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sailboats peacefully floating on Lake Mendota 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.

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Summer Term students studying on the terrace from the 1970s 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.

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graphic images that says Top 10 Summer Term 2023 Courses 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!

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Person holding virtual reality glasses 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.

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Two students stand facing the camera, smiling for a photo in front of two large elephants. A clear blue sky and large mountain full of lush greenery stand in the background behind students and the elephants. 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.

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Graphic of a blue background with a pattern of the iconic Memorial Union Terrace chairs overlaid, and the word 'Quiz!' 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…

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Student sitting at front of boat with bridge and big body if water behind them 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!

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Students gathered on the UW–Madison Memorial Union Terrace sit watching a large movie screen. 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.

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dIfferent kinds of chocolate and cocoa sitting on a table, decoratively placed 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.

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students -- one with a tie on -- sitting around a laptop 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.

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Seen from the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, members of the Hoofers Sailing Club sail their boat on Lake Mendota as the late spring/early summer sun sets. 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.…

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Union Terrace landscape at sunset 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.

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Person holding a spoon and ice cream cup from Babcock Ice Cream Enroll for Summer Term! Apply for scholarships by April 9

Get ready for summer by enrolling for Summer Term! You’ll find flexible options that fit your summer schedule — and summer scholarships, too.

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UW–Madison's Bascom Hall shown with Bucky Badger banner displayed behind columns. Summer Term helps students stay on track for graduation

Every year before the snow melts and icicles give way to spring buds, we can’t help but look ahead to summer and all its hopeful…

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Graphic sunburst background overlaid with the words Top 10 Summer Term Courses 2022 Trending: Top 10 summer courses

Among the thousand-plus Summer Term offerings, from online courses to research opportunities, which have the highest enrollment? Here’s the top 10 for 2022.

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Birds flying in front of a temple in Kathmandu Badgers abroad for summer internships

Students could be found in many corners of the world this Summer Term, interning for organizations, businesses and institutions. See snapshots from their adventures.

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Isa Hernandez-White UW–Madison Student’s summer internship empowers Madison youth

Rising junior Isa Hernandez-White is making the most of her summer with an internship at the City of Madison and a job at the Morgridge Center for Public Service, bridging her interests in counseling psychology and community organizations.

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Graphic that says the word 'Quiz' surrounded by question marks How much do you know about UW summer?

How much do you know about UW summer? Test your summer knowledge and see how much Badger you have in you.

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Black & white engraving style illustration of spooky female vampire displaying fangs Popular course takes a bite out of vampire lore

We lift the (coffin) lid for a look at one frightfully favorite summer course: LITTRANS 329 The Vampire in Literature and Film. Garlic and wood stakes are optional.

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Sara Kaska holding a red Badger t-shirt and cup and smiling Meet a Summer Term student who’s full of heart

This rising junior with a double major is keeping busy this summer with research, work and a Summer Term course in Spanish. She’s learning a lot about cardiovascular health through her job with UW Health and in a lab.

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Student Sharifa Brevert standing in a field, doing research for a class CALS students learn programming from National Science Foundation data project

This biological systems engineering course through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences gives students a solid foundation in the principles of computer programming and data science — using real data from northern Wisconsin.

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Asian person leaning back and on his toes, doing a dance move New course explores Chinese hip hop

Brendan Dowling’s in-person Summer Term course brings in guest speakers from around the world and challenges students to use critical thinking skills to analyze Chinese hip hop.

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Silhouette of three silhouettes sailing on the lake at sunset Student-led Hoofers invites you on the lake

With clubs ranging from horseback riding to sailing and scuba, Wisconsin Hoofers teaches the outdoor skills to help you savor your summer.

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Students sitting in semi circle on terrace focused on a staff person who is talking Academic, health, financial services available during Summer Term

Check out the many resources available to Summer Term students, including financial aid and planning, academic support, and health and wellness resources.

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students carrying backpacks, stopping to chat and smiling in front of the UW-Madison engineering building Summer Term’s here! Join in and win with #MyBadgerSummer

It’s time to relax, enjoy and make some progress on your academic goals this summer. Don’t forget to share your Summer Term experience at #MyBadgerSummer!

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Design the summer that's right for you, enrollment for summer term is open Summertime means Summer Term!

Summer is right around the corner! Search Summer Term courses and don’t miss the scholarship deadline.

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