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Graphic with the words Top 10 Summer Term 2024 Courses over turquoise blue background with Memorial Union Chair pattern. 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?

lakeshore picture with overlay copy: Meet a Summer Term Student Meet Nicholas, tackling new tech

Let’s check in to see how this Badger who studies engineering mechanics is spending his summer with Summer Term.

Composite of three UW–Madison Summer Term students, each shown in a different outdoor setting. Meet 3 summer scholarship students

Three UW–Madison students — Sarah, Harry and Thavon — share how summer scholarships help them achieve their academic goals and gain unique experiences.

Michelle Jackson sits with her laptop talking to a student across a long table with red tablecloth. Jackson has long blonde hair and is wearing a red blazer. The student has long dark hair and wears glasses and a maroon and white striped sweater. 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.

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.

UW–Madison student Maren Stewart stands holding an umbrella to her side on one hand and with a shopping bag in the other. In the background behind her is the Sydney Opera House. Scholarship empowers SoHE students to pursue internships

For students like Maren Stewart, the School of Human Ecology’s scholarship opens doors to life-changing internships while also reducing financial barriers.

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.

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!

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.

Group of Cardiac on Campus student volunteers, smiling in two rows Summer Term online courses allow pre-med student to volunteer in hometown EMS

UW-Madison Summer Term online courses can help students stay on track for graduation or lighten their load in fall or spring.

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.

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.…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Owen Trast, UW–Madison Summer Term student Senior broadens his global horizons while working locally

Summer Term offers flexibility for UW-Madison senior Owen Trast to focus on a single course or get hands-on experience at work.

Empty red seats in a theater The show must go on(line) for this summer theater course

Shakespeare wrote that “all the world’s a stage,” but what happens when your world is a pandemic living room and your stage is a computer monitor? A theater instructor shares her experience.

Sarah Candee holding a blue ribbon in her equestriam clothing Summer Term helps Badger athlete find balance

Through UW-Madison Summer Term, Senior Badger athlete Sarah Candee juggles travel, sport and school with grace and enthusiasm.

Words Welcome to Summer Term with sunburst background See what summer has in store

Summer is here, and we’re seeing hopeful signs of a return to some of our favorite seasonal activities: long summer days for hiking Picnic Point,…

students studying with laptops at kitchen table Record number of students flocked to virtual Summer Term 2020

The pandemic didn’t stop Badgers from learning, connecting and moving closer to achieving their academic goals this summer during the first fully virtual Summer Term.…

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…

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…

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…