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People Characters using Mobile Apps for Communication How students stayed connected this Summer Term

Among the many challenges of the summer has been how to safely interact amidst social distancing and shutdowns. Fortunately, Badgers are tenacious creatures, and Wisconsin…

close-up photo of colorful jelly beans Online lab instructors teach food science and kinesiology with candy and games

If you think hands-on learning isn’t possible in an online course, think again. Over the past few years, UW–Madison instructors have developed engaging lab-based courses…

Cindy Kuhrasch with a Badger red jacket and a big smile From children to adults, Summer Term instructor inspires learning through movement

Cindy Kuhrasch believes that movement is simply a means of learning. And with the pandemic putting a pause on organized activity, the head of UW–Madison’s…

UW-Madison Summer Term student Lisa Klein on patio Students share favorite Summer Term study spots

Summer is here and Summer Term students are hard at work completing coursework, participating in online discussions, conducting research and writing papers. But studying in…

photo of Bryanna Plaisir smiling next to a graphic image of a sunburst and the words Summer Term Pursue your Passions Acting and algebra: UW student pursues dual passions through summer courses

The thought of majoring in both theater and math could intimidate any student. Trying to graduate on time while pursuing those distinct passions might feel…

Student focusing on computer with UW logo in foreground Students use Summer Term to work on certificates

There’s nothing minor about a certificate from UW–Madison. In addition to your major, certificates help you stand out and get noticed by employers or graduate…

Stick to a schedule. Create a learning environment. Build a strong support system. Top 3 Summer Term study tips for virtual learners

You may feel like a remote learning pro by now, but as the summer weeks go by, it doesn’t hurt to review study advice that…

graphic image with sunburst describing resources for online Summer Term students -- advising, writing, libraries, health, technology Free resources help you make the most of Summer Term

Wondering how to get the help you need as a Summer Term student in this extraordinary time? UW–Madison has you covered, offering an array of…

Incoming freshmen earn credit early and build community with Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch

Starting college is a nerve-wracking experience for almost every first-year student. In fairly short order, freshmen must learn how to navigate a new environment, study…

illustration of sun glasses in front of blue sky with "summer" inside of them and "It's great to see you" at the bottom Welcome to Summer Term! Get your virtual summer backgrounds

Summer Term 2020 is exclusively online . If you were hoping to join us on campus, this is probably not the way you imagined things…

Looking over Lake Mendota toward the Union Terrace A message from associate dean of UW–Madison Summer Term

The well-being of all members of the University community is our highest priority. With that in mind, we made the decision that University of Wisconsin–Madison…

student sitting on the memorial union terrace on her computer Easy to apply for Summer Term scholarships—but don’t delay

Brandon Arbuckle, a journalism and history major from Lyndon Station, Wis., went through the May ceremony but still needed one more 4-credit course in strategic…

How to use the Course Search & Enroll app’s Degree Planner to prepare for future semesters

Need to review course options, build your schedule, and enroll for courses? There’s an app for that. In an effort to make the enrollment process…

Bucky Badger Chancellor recaps a successful Summer Term

Chancellor Rebecca Blank reflected on what made Summer Term 2019 great in her most recent Blank’s Slate blog . “Summer Term enrollments in 2019 were…

recruiter and student talking at a career fair among a crowd of other people 6 tips to land a summer internship at the Fall Career & Internship Fair

As students return to campus, many Badgers come bearing new experiences from summer internships and jobs from all over the globe. Internships are an invaluable…

campers at Easter Seals respite camp in a swimming pool with nursing student, all smiling New nursing immersion program offers students meaningful, hands-on experience at respite camp

Katie Dowdy spent part of her UW–Madison Summer Term at summer camp. But it wasn’t all s’mores and swimming. As a student in a summer…

flags blowing above old buildings UW Study Abroad Summer Launch lets student start travel adventures early

By the time Matthew Olson sets foot on Bascom Hill for the first time as a freshman, he will have been taking a UW–Madison class…

students working in a lab on a table with a beaker Check out the top 10 summer courses this year

From accounting to zoology—with internships, study abroad and field experiences in between— Summer Term continues to add offerings. Students take courses on campus, online or…

students sitting on meditation cushions at the Deer Creek Buddhist Center, in a colorful room Students learn less common languages at intensive summer institute

The vibrant mission of teaching students less commonly taught languages such as Tibetan, Hindi, Urdu and others continues this summer at UW–Madison’s South Asia Summer…

Bucky Badger peeking from behind a red Summer Term banner Summer Finish scholarships help students graduate, save money and start working

Seated with his fellow graduates in Camp Randall Stadium at spring commencement, Brandon Arbuckle knew he had one loose end to tie up before leaving…

Two uw-madison students with their computers studying on the Terrace Tips to succeed in online courses at UW–Madison

You’re used to living your life online, which might mean you jumped at the chance to take an online course during Summer Term . Good…

UW-Madison Academic Advising Academic advising heats up for summer

  Whoever coined the term “lazy days of summer” had clearly never met an academic advisor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “Advisors work really hard…

photo of cell phones superimposed over a crowd of sports fans Class is in session—at the ballpark!—with new sports comm certificate

Journalism majors and nonmajors can apply for the 12-credit Sports Communication Certificate offering a hands-on, career-focused experience.

UW-Madison Writing Center These free Writing Center services can help you thrive this summer

Whether your steepest academic challenge is solving calculus problems or writing research papers, Summer Term is a chance to tap into campus resources and take…

Yoga on Bascom Hill Five exciting yet practical summer courses

Summer Term is an ideal time to expand your horizons. Here are five summer courses—some of which are new for 2019—that will do just that.…

Bucky Badger Welcome to Summer Term 2019

Say hello to Summer Term 2019! With over 1,000 courses , an ice cream social, study parties, and much more, it’s shaping up to be…

Badger Herald: UW summer programs help first-year students transition

UW-Madison’s Summer Term programs allows incoming first-years to get oriented to the college experience, as reported in the Badger Herald.

Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch gives freshmen a head start

They can earn credit toward their degrees, meet other students, and learn about UW–Madison resources before the start of fall semester.