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Washington University in St. Louis - Summer School delivers summer academic study through Washington University in St. Louis, serving current WashU students as well as visiting students from other colleges and universities. Its summer term is organized around multiple sessions, including intensive and standard-length options, and it offers courses in both undergraduate and graduate fields. The program’s role is academic rather than recreational: students use Summer School to complete degree requirements, explore new subjects, improve academic standing, and earn transferable credit while studying with WashU faculty. The summer operation is integrated into the university’s broader academic structure and includes advising, registration, tuition, and financial support information tailored to summer enrollment. WashU identifies a Summer Session Scholarship for undergraduate day students, creating a defined aid pathway tied specifically to summer coursework. The program also supports non-degree and visiting students, giving learners outside the university a route to enroll in WashU classes during the summer term. Its work centers on flexible access to university coursework in St. Louis, Missouri, with options that help students continue progress between the spring and fall semesters. Summer School functions as a seasonal extension of a major private research university founded in 1853, and it reflects that institution’s emphasis on rigorous academics across arts and sciences, professional study, and interdisciplinary learning. For students in the St. Louis region and for those coming from other institutions, Washington University in St. Louis - Summer School provides a structured way to study during the summer while remaining connected to a research-university environment.