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Registration for Summer 2024 will open March 27. Courses available for browsing on February 5.

WashU School of Continuing & Professional Studies’ summer school has an open admission policy for undergraduate courses and welcomes students from other colleges and universities and adults who are seeking career advancement or enrichment. A transcript is not required for students who have earned a high school diploma, or its equivalent, by June. However, all students are expected to have completed the stated course prerequisites.

SUMMER 2024 Sessions

  • Summer I: 5/20 – 6/7
  • Summer II:  6/10 – 7/12
  • Summer III: 6/10 – 8/2
  • Summer IV: 7/15 – 8/15
  • Summer V – Between 5/20 and 8/15

We offer four sessions during the summer, and summer courses are held during the days and evenings.

Note: Graduate students from divisions other than the School of Continuing & Professional Studies or Graduate Arts & Sciences should contact the registrar in their Dean’s Office to register.

Registration and Refund Deadlines, Summer 2024Session I
May 20-
June 7
Session II
June 10-
July 12
Session III
June 10-
August 2
Session IV
July 15-
August 15
Last day to drop & receive a lab fee refundMay 22June 12June 17July 17
Last day to register without a late fee & instructor approvalMay 22June 12June 17July 17
Last day to drop with a “D”May 22June 12June 17July 17
Last day to drop and receive a 100% refundMay 22June 12June 17July 17
Last day to drop (with a “W”) and receive a 50% refundMay 24June 14June 24July 19
No refunds given afterMay 24June 14June 24July 19
Last day to change grade optionMay 31July 5July 19August 9
Last day to withdraw from coursesMay 31July 5July 19August 9
FINAL GRADES FOR SUMMER 2024 will be due approximately one week after the session ends.  ALL SUMMER 2024 FINAL GRADES WILL BE DUE BY AUGUST 19.

Session 5 (Special Session)

  • If the course meets 3 days or fewer, it must be dropped prior to the start of course for 100% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied. 
  • If the course meets for 4 calendar days up to 1 week, you have 24 hours after the first class to drop for 100% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied. 
  • If you are taking a Special Format course (for example, Weekend or Intensive Format) that meets 2 – 4 weeks, you have 48 hours after the first class to drop for 100% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied. 
  • If the course meets for 5-6 weeks, you have 4 days after the first class to drop for 100% refund, and 8 days after the first class to drop for a 50% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied. 
  • If the course meets 7 weeks or more, you have 7 days after the first class to drop for 100% refund, and 14 days after the first class to drop with a 50% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied.

Independent Study: a written proposal is required for independent work. Registration and Refund deadlines may vary. Call (314) 935-6700 for more information.

The last day to drop without a W-Withdrawal is the same as the 100% refund date for all courses.

Lab Fee Refunds – Lab Fees are refunded if the course is dropped during the 100% tuition refund period or if the course is canceled.