Spend the Summer Under Our Arches!
The Summer School at Washington University has four sessions and a rich assortment of courses. Fundamental courses fulfill degree requirements, and smaller-sized classes for more focused and concentrated learning. If you usually have a busy schedule of work or academics but have some room in your summer, from tap dancing to statistics the Summer School has something for everyone. Summer courses are held in the daytime (these courses are designated "L") and also in the evenings (courses designated "U"). Special campus events include free movies and Thursday night live jazz.
Just beginning your college experience? The Summer School at Washington University has a wealth of courses to help jumpstart your studies. If you are still in high school and live in the St. Louis area, you may apply to take introductory college courses and earn college credits through the High School College Credit Program.
Registration for 2010 is not yet open. As a sample of what may be available in Summer 2010, click here, select "SU2009" as your "Term," and click "Search."
SUMMER ON CAMPUS
From Brookings Hall to Francis Field House, Washington University in St. Louis offers a wonderful variety of sheltering arches—cool nooks to explore, quiet sites for reverie, gateways to learning. Just a short ride from the Washington University campus is another famous arch—the Gateway Arch. Designed by the late architect Eero Saarinen and completed in 1965, the Arch symbolizes St. Louis’ role as Gateway to the West. For many it also serves as the gateway to our wonderful city.
SUMMER IN ST. LOUIS
Summer is one of the best times to
experience St. Louis. On campus, enjoy free movies at our Wednesday night film festival. Enjoy
concerts by the renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra or catch a Cardinals game
downtown. There 
are art fairs and house tours in beautiful turn-of-the-century
neighborhoods. Fair St. Louis on
the Mississippi Riverfront is the country's largest Fourth of July celebration,
and during May and June the Opera Theatre of St. Louis offers electrifying
programs.
Fine as well as affordable dining is plentiful in the nearby Central
West End; in "The Loop," a shopping and entertainment area just north of campus; on "The
Hill," St. Louis's Italian neighborhood; or on South Grand Avenue, which has an array of international shops and restaurants. Entertainment and nightlife are close by at Laclede's Landing
along the river. Across the street from the University, in Forest Park, are golf courses, tennis courts, an art museum, and a world-famous
zoo; a seven-mile walking/running/biking trail circles the park. The Missouri Historical Society, the Science
Center, and the Missouri
Botanical Garden all contain
outstanding exhibits and research opportunities. Nature lovers can bike and
hike on the Katy Trail
or take a lazy weekend float trip down one of Missouri's
crystal-clear wilderness rivers.
Studying on Campus
As a summer student, you may use the John M. Olin Library, the University's general library, or any of the 12 specialized libraries on the Danforth Campus. The campus has wireless computer access and computer labs. Information about services and hours is available in Olin and other specialized campus libraries and labs.
Living on Campus
Summer housing and meal plans are available. For information on summer housing, click here, or contact the Office of Residential Life at (314) 935-5050, or the Apartment Referral Service at (314) 935-5092 for apartment listings. Students interested in purchasing a summer meal plan may contact the Food Service Office at (314) 935-5050 for more information.
COURSE LISTINGS
Course listings will be available in January-February 2010. As a sample of what may be available in Summer 2010, click here, select "SU2009" as your "Term," and click "Search."
SUMMER 2010 DATES AND DEADLINES
For important Summer dates and deadlines, click here.
Session 1: May 24-June 11.
Session 2: June 14-July 16.
Session 3: June 14-August 6.
Session 4: July 19-August 19.
Admissions, Tuition, and Registration
Click here for details about admissions, tuition, and how to register, including information for visiting students and international students.
Step through our arches and enjoy Summer 2010 at Washington University in St. Louis!
