Summer Courses: Visiting Undergraduate Students

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Get Ahead or Catch Up in the Summer, on Your Schedule

Choose from a variety of entry-level and advanced math, science, and engineering undergraduate summer courses—offered online and on campus—all at a 50% tuition discount of $778 per credit (3 credit course $2334)

If you are a high-achieving high school student interested in jump-starting your college experience, learn more about College Credit Jump Start, our pre-college summer program for 11th and 12th graders who are interested in earning college credit and experiencing an academically fulfilling WPI college course.

We encourage all visiting students to check with your home institutions about which undergraduate courses will transfer.

Important Dates

Summer registration is now open for existing WPI students and visiting students.

Summer Session 1: May 22 - June 27
Summer Session 2: July 10 - Aug 11

Why Take a Summer Session at WPI?

STEM Classes Online

Summer courses for undergraduates include a variety of mid-level and advanced calculus, statistics, engineering, chemistry, social sciences classes, and more! Choose what works best for your schedule. All summer undergraduate courses are taught by WPI faculty, teach the same material, and promote a collegial academic experience that includes collaboration and interaction.

Check out this video for a closer look at what it's like to take online summer classes at WPI over the summer.

Take College Classes Over the Summer

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

Give Yourself an Edge with WPI’s Summer Session

Whether you’d like to check off some entry-level online undergraduate courses to give yourself more time for activities, internships or co-ops, or are looking for more advanced specialty classes in math, engineering, and science, summer courses at WPI offer everything you’ll need with flexible online schedules. Set yourself up to get ahead, do more during your college experience, or graduate early with WPI's summer session.

Watch this video to see what it’s like to take an online Math course at WPI.

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Courses include a variety of mid-level and advanced calculus, statistics, engineering, chemistry, social sciences classes, and more! All courses are taught by WPI faculty, teach the same material, and promote a collegial academic experience that includes collaboration and interaction

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Questions About E-term? Explore Our FAQs Below!

What is the summer schedule for e-term at WPI?

We have broken out our summer schedule in two sessions to provide students the flexibility to study when it’s most convenient for them. Session I runs from May 22- June 27, 2023 and Session II runs from July 10- August 11, 2023. Check out more session information here.

Last date:
March 18, 2022
How many courses are offered during the summer term?

You can choose from 100+ courses offered in two sessions. View our full course schedule now.

Last date:
March 18, 2022
What is the tuition for e-term summer courses?

Our undergraduate summer courses are offered at a 50% tuition discount of $778 per credit, all online and in person! Learn more about our tuition and financial aid here.

Last date:
March 18, 2022
How can I register for summer classes?

Registration for e-term opens on March 6, 2023 for guest students.

Last date:
March 18, 2022