Summer
Your Season to Get Ahead!
Summer session offers students a variety of courses designed to broaden the mind and enhance skills. You can fulfill requirements, take in-demand courses that fill up quickly during the regular academic year and get a leg up on prerequisites. Undergraduates can also complete multiple GPAC requirements with a single course.
Summer courses are available to undergraduate, graduate and non-degree seeking students. Working professionals and students from other universities can also take advantage of enrolling in GW's summer session. Columbian College also offers summer scholarships to eligible undergraduate students through the CCAS Dean’s Summer Scholarship program. Find more registration information for current, visiting, non-degree and consortium students.
Summer On Campus
Satisfy prerequisites for an upcoming semester or complete courses for your major while making progress toward graduation.
Summer Online
Summer online classes provide flexibility and accessibility for working professionals and students with internships and summer jobs.
Summer Off-Campus
Check the course listing from the Office of the Registrar for more information on individual course execution.
Important 2026 Dates
Summer Session I Registration
- Registration: March 16–May 17
- Session I Begins: May 18
- Late Registration (with fee): Begins May 18
- Last day to add a class via GWeb: May 24
- Last day to add a class via RTF-EZ and last day to drop a class by any means: May 31
Summer Session II Registration
- Registration: March 16–June 28
- Session II Begins: June 29
- Late Registration (with fee): Begins June 29
- Last day to add a class via GWeb: July 5
- Last day to add a class via RTF-EZ and last day to drop a class by any means: July 12
Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
- Session I Begins: May 18
- Memorial Day (no classes): May 25
- Juneteenth Holiday (no classes): June 19
- Session II Begins: June 29
- Independence Day (no classes): July 4
If your class falls outside of the standard session dates, it may have different Add/Drop/Withdrawal dates. Please contact your program for assistance.
Special Programs
CCAS Dean's Summer Scholarship
Columbian College offers summer scholarships to eligible undergraduate students through the CCAS Dean’s Summer Scholarship program. Applications open March 15.
Summer Short-Term Abroad Programs
Take the academic experience beyond classrooms — and borders — for a richer learning experience. Short-Term Abroad Program (STAP) destinations for 2026 include Belgium, France, India, Greece and more.
Complete Your Degree Requirements
CCAS undergraduate students can fulfill General Education Curriculum (GPAC) requirements over the summer. Many courses even satisfy two or more GPACs at once.
Tuition
Undergraduate and graduate summer tuition rates are charged by the credit hour and may vary by program and location. Depending upon how much financial aid a student receives during the regular school year, this may actually be less expensive than the same class taken during the school year.
- Undergraduate tuition rates: Individual undergraduate summer classes are charged at the current part-time tuition rate. Some institutes may have reduced tuition.
- Graduate tuition rates: Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour, unless otherwise noted. Rates vary by program and location.
Resources for Summer Students