About Arts & Sciences Summer Session
Our mission is to supplement academic year course offerings, facilitate fulfillment of core degree requirements, and create space for exploration by offering a diverse range of high-quality courses and learning experiences during the summer that are designed to meet the needs and interests of current WashU students, pre-college students, and domestic & international visiting students. We are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, providing excellent instruction, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Registration for our Arts & Sciences Summer Session courses will begin on March 25, 2026. Start planning your academic schedules and make thoughtful choices about the courses to enroll in. Once course browsing opens on February 2, 2026, you can take advantage of this opportunity to explore our expansive on-campus and online curriculum and find courses that spark your intellectual curiosity and align with your academic goals.
Choice and Flexibility with Summer Courses
Recognizing the diverse needs of students, we have condensed our semester-long courses into intensive 3, 5, and 8-week sessions. Be it wrapping up major and minor requirements, staying on track with your degree program, or delving into something new, our summer session fits into your educational journey.
Broad Range of Course Options Across Four Sessions
Our summer session offers a diverse selection of courses spread across four sessions. This expansive curriculum provides a unique platform for robust engagement with instructors, classmates, and the wider St. Louis community.
Stay on Track with Summer Classes
Need to catch up or take an extra class? Our summer session is a great solution. In navigating a double major, pursuing a minor, or keeping up with your academic plan, you can rely on our summer courses to help fulfill core degree requirements.
Focused Learning Environment
Experience intimate and rigorous coursework, free from the pressure of other academic and social demands, during our summer session.
Pursue Your Passion with Summer Courses
Explore what interests you the most. Our myriad course offerings provide the optimal platform for personal fulfillment and intellectual growth during the summer.
These summer courses in St. Louis are designed to provide a rich and flexible academic experience for students looking to optimize their summer study opportunities.