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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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Top 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 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.

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Top 10 courses of Summer Term 2025

If you’re wondering what courses had the highest enrollment this summer, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top 10 courses for undergraduate students during Summer Term 2025.

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Quiz time! Test your knowledge of Badger summer history

You’re soaking up the sun and learning during Summer Term. But how well do you know the roots of this incredible season on campus? From…

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Make the most of Summer Term with 6 summer study tips

Whether you're getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging subject or exploring something new, summer courses can be a smart move. But with a condensed schedule and warm-weather distractions, staying focused can be a challenge. Here are some study tips to help you succeed.

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A summer tradition 140 years in the making

Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students eager to continue their learning, explore new opportunities and experience summertime in Madison.

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Summer Term is back for its 140th season

Summer coursework got its start at UW–Madison back in 1885, when fourteen students enrolled in a single six-week language program. In 2024, more than 10,000 undergraduates alone enrolled in summer courses in subjects ranging from accounting to zoology.

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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 1,000 courses — including hundreds of online options — designed to fit your schedule and goals.

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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?

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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.

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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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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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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 best represents you this Summer Term? Take this fun quiz to find out.

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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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Campus resources to keep you healthy, active and sharp this summer

As summer weather and Summer Term courses start to heat up, now is a great time to review the many resources available to you on campus — many of them free of charge! — designed to support your personal and academic success.

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Summer Term helps students stay on track for graduation

Summer is a great time for your student to take a popular course, work on a challenging subject or lighten their load for fall or spring. And with more than 1,000 courses offered during Summer Term — hundreds of them available online — students can keep moving forward on their academic goals and get closer to graduation.

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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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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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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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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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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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Count down the top 10 courses

Congrats, Badgers, on meeting your goals in Summer Term 2021. Check out the top 10 courses this summer, by enrollment.

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