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Summer Programs

Explore the Possibilities at W&M

Sunken Garden brick entrance at sunsetSummer at William & 玛丽 is full of possibility — a chance to deepen your studies, gain real-world experience and broaden your perspective locally and globally. It’s also an opportunity to:

  • Accelerate progress toward your degree.
  • Enhance learning beyond core requirements.
  • Discover new areas of interest or fields of study.

Whether you're tackling prerequisites like organic chemistry or exploring creative electives, summer courses keep you on track and fuel your passions. Gain hands-on experience through internships and research or broaden your perspective with study abroad. Newly enrolled students can also jumpstart their W&M journey with the Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS) program.

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Summer Study Programs

  • 200+
    Courses available
  • 10:1
    student-faculty ratio
  • 100+
    online courses — synchronous and asynchronous

Amplify Your Academic Journey

Our Summer Academic Sessions offer diverse courses across multiple disciplines, allowing students to progress toward their degrees, explore new fields or tackle challenging subjects. Smaller class sizes and an intensive format foster close collaboration with faculty and peers, enhancing the learning experience. Want to explore psychology or sociology, creative and performing arts, or natural and lab sciences? Interested in computer programming, American history or public speaking? Summer at William & 玛丽 is for you.

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Learn Outside the Classroom

Beyond the classroom, students can engage in career- and passion-building experiences through internships, externships and research projects. Dozens of students participate in lab-based research with faculty across the natural and social sciences during the summer months. The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement assists in aligning opportunities with individual career aspirations, enabling students to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. And the university is committed to providing all undergraduate students with a funded internship experience.

Connect with Careers

Expand Your Global Perspective

For those eager to explore beyond campus borders, the Reves Center for International Studies facilitates summer study abroad programs that grant academic credit while enriching cultural understanding. These programs, led by William & 玛丽 and international faculty, are instrumental in enhancing language proficiency and global awareness.

Explore beyond campus

Prepare for Future Success

Incoming students can participate in the Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS) program, a residential experience that offers a supportive introduction to academic life at William & 玛丽. Participants engage with distinguished faculty, attend mock classes and familiarize themselves with campus resources, laying a solid foundation for their university journey. 

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Seize the Summer

Whether advancing toward graduation, gaining professional experience or expanding global perspectives, William & 玛丽's summer offerings are designed to empower students to make the most of this vibrant season. Embrace the opportunities that await and take proactive steps toward your academic and personal goals.