Make your UW–Madison Summer Term count with hands‑on learning, internships, research and global experiences rooted in the Wisconsin Idea.
Student stories
The influence of the First Nations is all around us on UW–Madison’s campus. You can learn about these and other landmarks on the First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour, an educational exploration of the history and culture of First Nations at UW–Madison, led by trained students, faculty and staff.
Two UW–Madison undergrads share their summer research stories, showcasing hands-on learning and innovative projects, and how they’re making an impact.
Isadora Collins is seizing every opportunity Summer Term has to offer. Between a full-time internship, an online course, international travel and volunteer work, she’s packing her summer with experiences that blend learning, career growth and fun.
A little can go a long way when it comes to studying abroad. While some students opt to study overseas for a whole semester or year, you can pack a lot of learning into even a week or two of study in another country.
Whether it’s basketball, football, hockey, or volleyball, there’s one thing that Wisconsin Athletes can all agree on: Summer Term gives them the flexibility to complete their courses when it works best for them.
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 are participating in valuable internships this summer, some partly funded by a Summer Internship Scholarship. Read about their experiences.
Learn the importance of studying history from one student's experience living and learning in Germany during her Summer Term 2024 UW Signature Internship.
Volunteering during Summer Term -- or any time! -- helps students learn about their communities and themselves. See how to get involved through Badger Volunteers.
What's it like to take courses during Summer Term? We checked in with Nicholas, a rising junior studying engineering.
Three UW–Madison students — Sarah, Harry and Thavon — share how summer scholarships help them achieve academic goals and gain unique experiences.
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.
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.
4 students share their Summer Term plans including study abroad, internships, part-time jobs and more!
Read how summer term online courses allow pre-med students to volunteer in their hometown EMS.
There are many paths on the way to get your degree, and some include Summer Finish scholarships!
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.