Summer Courses for Visiting Undergraduate Students at WPI

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Experience WPI This Summer: Accredited Summer Courses at Half the Price

Whether you're looking to fulfill prerequisites, get ahead, or explore new subjects, WPI summer courses provide a flexible, affordable way to earn credits. 

At a Glance

  • WPI summer tuition discount: Experience the world-class WPI education with 50% off all undergraduate summer courses!
  • 100+ available courses: Access the specialized and upper-level STEM courses—from robotics to aerospace—your home campus doesn’t offer.
  • Flexible formats: Make progress on your schedule with on-demand (asynchronous), live online (synchronous), and in-person summer courses.
  • Five-week sessions: Stay on the fast track to your degree with our condensed summer format.
  • The WPI advantage: Work with the renowned faculty who lead our research labs and project-based curriculum, gaining real-world skills you won't find in a standard Zoom lecture.

Summer Courses That Fit Your Schedule & Academic Goals 

Our online and in-person summer courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your summer—and your long-term plan. Learn from WPI’s leading faculty in fields like discrete mathematics, computer science, thermodynamics, engineering, biology, and business.

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Registration Opens March 2, 2026!

Summer Courses for Visiting Undergraduate Students

Summer Session I: May 21 – June 26, 2026 

Summer Session II: July 6 – August 7, 2026 

50% discount: $858 per credit = $2,574 per 3-credit course

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Why Choose WPI for Summer Courses?

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Get Ahead

Home for the summer and looking to take college classes that will help you get ahead? Interested in collaborative work that will also help you build invaluable connections with your peers? Take advantage of all that our premier, STEM-focused university has to offer—including small class sizes, state-of-the-art equipment, and expert faculty—offered at a 50% discount.

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Give Yourself an Edge

Whether you’d like to check off some entry-level, online undergraduate courses or you're looking for an upper-level class in math, engineering, or science, summer classes at WPI offer everything you need. We have over 100 online classes, offering flexibility and the opportunity to get ahead in your course work.

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Mid-Level and Advanced Classes

Summer courses for undergraduates include a variety of mid-level and upper-level classes such as calculus, statistics, engineering, chemistry, social sciences, and more. Choose what works best for your schedule. All courses are taught by the world-class faculty who lead our research labs and define our award-winning programs.

Opportunities for High School Students 

If you’re a high school student interested in getting a head start on college, WPI offers pre-college summer programs where you can earn college credit and experience an immersive WPI course taught by university faculty.  

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Questions About WPI Summer Courses? Explore Our FAQs Below!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E-Term summer schedule at WPI? 

WPI’s summer term is divided into two sessions to offer maximum flexibility. 

  • Session I: Late May – Late June
  • Session II: Early July – Early August 

How many courses does WPI offer during the summer?

Students can choose from 100+ summer courses across science, engineering, math, business, and the humanities. View the full summer course list.

What is the tuition for summer courses at WPI? 

All undergraduate WPI summer courses—online or in person—are offered at a 50% tuition discount. Learn more about summer tuition & financial aid.

How do visiting students register for summer courses? 

Registration for visiting/guest students opens in early March. To request information and be notified when registration opens, join our mailing list.

Transfer credit guidance for visiting students:

We encourage all visiting students to check with their home institutions to confirm which undergraduate summer courses will transfer toward degree requirements.