Get the Most Out of Your Summer

Take it easy this summer while still taking the next steps toward your degree. Whether you’re a full-time UWM student, enrolled at another university, or a recent high school graduate wanting to get a head start on college, a summer course or two is a great way to make the most of your summer.

A Summer of Possibilities

  • UWM has more than 500 summer courses available online, in person or in a hybrid format.
  • Some courses start in May, and classes run in three-, four-, six-, eight- and 12-week time frames, so you can find the summer session that works best for you.
  • Registration begins in March. For a full list of important dates, visit the Registrar’s Office Important Dates by Term page.
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UWM offers hundreds of online classes over the summer! Online summer classes allow you to move closer to earning your degree, catch up on credits, or get a jump on the next semester, even if you are not currently a UWM student.
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Current UWM Students

  • Catch up on credits or work ahead for the fall and save money by graduating earlier.
  • Flexible scheduling and online/in-person options let you learn while also working summer jobs.
  • Enrolling is easy – just sign up through your PAWS account.

Non-Degree and Guest Students

  • Learn while visiting family or friends during the summer and earn credits that transfer to your university.
  • Taking a class or two before fall is perfect for high school grads who can’t wait to start college.
  • Applying as a non-degree or guest student is easy through our online process.
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UWM students studying and socializing while sitting by the UWM fountain on campus.

Find A Summer Course

More than 500 courses are available in online, in-person and hybrid formats. Browse our comprehensive course catalog.

Contact

We’re here to help! Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

UWM Welcome Center
2100 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211