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Isadora Collins standing in front of her poster board Summer student balances class, career, community and continent-hopping

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…

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Student Morgan Ramsey posing in front of the colosseum Sustainability study in Italy makes big impact on rising senior

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…

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Students athletes Quinn Kuntz and Carter Gilmore posing for a picture 4 reasons student athletes say Summer Term is a slam dunk

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…

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Two UW-Madison students outside, scrolling on their laptop Make the most of Summer Term with 6 summer study tips

Badger summers bring sunshine, Terrace chairs and opportunities to take courses in person or online. Whether you’re getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging…

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A series of photographs and postcards spread out on a table A summer tradition 140 years in the making

A series of postcards and bulletins spread out on a table. Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students…

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A black and white image of a man reading a book beside another image in color of a group of students walking around Madison Summer Term is back for its 140th season

Welcome to Summer Term 2025! There’s always a special vibe to a University of Wisconsin–Madison Summer Term, but this year offers something even a little…

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Summer Term students working on laptops outside 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…

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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?

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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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Chentian standing in the new york harbor with the city in his background. he is smiling. Students use scholarships for valuable internships

Students are participating in valuable internships this summer, some partly funded by a Summer Internship Scholarship. Read about their experiences.

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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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photo of campus on the lake with overlay text "meet a summer term student" Meet Nicholas, tackling new tech

What’s it like to take courses during Summer Term? We checked in with Nicholas, a rising junior studying engineering.

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Composite of UW–Madison Summer Term students Sarah, Harry and Thavon. Meet 3 summer scholarship students

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

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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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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.

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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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VISP Summer cohort posing for a group photo. VISP Voices

The Visiting International Student Program (VISP) gives international students a chance to study for one or two terms outside of a formal exchange program.

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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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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.

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Maren Stewart in Australia Scholarship empowers SoHE students to pursue internships

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.

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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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