Take a Course
GW provides hundreds of summer courses and programs for current GW students, visiting students and professionals. Course options are available in a variety of subject areas, and can be taken on campus or online. Special programs such as Summer Institutes and Short-Term Abroad are also available during the summer.
Tuition & Fees
Summer tuition and fees for full-time matriculated and visiting students are charged by credit hour and are determined by the GW Student Accounts Office. View current tuition rates.
Course Format
On-Campus Courses
Choose from more than 650 courses in 70 different areas of study. Courses are offered during the day and in the evening to accommodate your busy summer schedule. Enjoy increased student-faculty interaction to focus exclusively on a challenging subject in an ideal learning environment.
Online Courses
Over 100 undergraduate and graduate courses are available in fully online and hybrid formats. These courses provide additional flexibility and accessibility for both specialized and high-demand courses, particularly for working professionals and full-time GW students with internships or other activities that provide time constraints.
Register for Summer Courses
Summer Courses at GW
Open to undergraduates, graduates, and visiting students, courses are offered in 6, 8, 10 and 14-week sessions during the day, in the evening and online, so you can integrate coursework into your busy lifestyle.
Register for a class that fits your summer schedule
Visiting International & High School Students
If you are a visiting international undergraduate or graduate student, please visit International Summer. If you are a domestic or international high school student, please visit Pre-College.