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.
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 closed on April 25, 2025.
Summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Summer EAP courses are designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are non-native English speakers wishing to strengthen their academic writing, research and communication skills.
Summer Short-Term Abroad Programs
Take the academic experience beyond classrooms — and borders — for a richer learning experience. Faculty-led Short-Term Abroad Program (STAP) destinations for 2025 include Denmark, India, Greece and more.
Important 2025 Dates
Summer Session I Registration
- Registration: March 17–May 18
- Session I Begins: May 19
- Late Registration (with fee): Begins May 19
- Last day to add a class via GWeb: May 25
- Last day to add a class via RTF-EZ: May 30
- Last day to drop a class by any means: June 1
Summer Session II Registration
- Registration: March 17–June 29
- Session II Begins: June 30
- Late Registration (with fee): Begins June 30
- Last day to add a class via GWeb: July 6
- Last day to add a class via RTF-EZ: July 11
- Last day to drop a class by any means: July 13
Summer 2025 Academic Calendar
- Session I Begins: May 19
- Memorial Day (no classes): May 26
- Juneteenth Holiday (no classes): June 19
- Session II Begins: June 30
- 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.
Complete Your Degree Requirements
- CCAS Students
CCAS undergraduate students can fulfill General Education Curriculum (GPAC) requirements over the summer. Some courses even satisfy two or more GPACs at once.
- Elliott School Students
Many CCAS summer courses count toward the Elliott School and University General Education Requirements that Elliott School students need for their undergraduate programs.
- Milken Institute School of Public Health Students
GW Milken Institute School of Public Health (MISPH) students can complete MISPH and University General Education Requirements with CCAS summer courses.
If you have any questions about course eligibility and/or degree requirements, please contact the academic advising office at your school.
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.
