Frequently Asked Questions about UW-Madison Summer Session

To help you make UW-Madison your headquarters for summer learning, here are answers to your questions about Summer Session:

Q. I'm a continuing UW-Madison student, do I need to apply for the Summer Session?
A. No, continuing UW-Madison students simply Web-enroll beginning in March.

Q. I want to be a new or transfer UW-Madison student beginning in summer. What is the procedure?
A. New, reentry, or transfer students must first be admitted to UW-Madison to qualify for summer Web enrollment. See Admissions. Once admitted, you'll be given class enrollment instructions.

Q. I am attending Summer Session to take classes for credit but not toward a degree. How do I enroll?
A. You need to be admitted to the University as a nondegree University Special student. See University Special students for more information and a link to the online application.

Q. Are my course credits transferable to another college or university?
A. In most cases the answer is yes, but check with your home campus to be sure.

Q. How much does it cost to attend UW-Madison Summer Session?
A. You pay by the credit based on your classification and residency status. See Tuition Information.

Q. What if I decide to drop all my classes once I've enrolled in Summer Session?
A. It is important to officially "withdraw" from your classes if you decide to drop your entire program. Your fee obligation is based on withdrawal date.

Q. How can I keep up with any changes related to summer class offerings, enrollment, tuition/fees, and more?
A. Go to the registrar’s home page at registrar.wisc.edu for updates.

Still have questions?

Call 608-262-1156 for more answers about Summer Session at UW-Madison.