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Summer Sessions

Key Dates & Deadlines

Below are some key Summer Sessions 2024 dates and deadlines. For additional dates, see the Academic Calendar.

Dates of Instruction

Summer Sessions at the University of Washington runs from mid-June through mid-August and is divided into two sessions, Session A and Session B. Each session lasts about four and a half weeks. Some courses span just one session, while others extend over both.

Full Session Session A Session B
June 17 – August 16, 2024 June 17 – July 17, 2024 July 18 – August 16, 2024

Application Deadlines

High school students and nonmatriculated students — students not currently seeking a degree at the UW — need to apply to Summer Sessions before they can register for courses. Matriculated students do not need to apply before registering.

  Full Session Session A Session B 
Applications open February 3, 2024 February 3, 2024 February 3, 2024
Application deadline June 23, 2024 June 23, 2024 July 24, 2024

Registration Deadlines

Registration dates and times are determined by your student status. You may make changes on MyUW any day following the assigned priority date.

  Full Session Session A Session B 
Registration Period I* April 8 – May 15, 2024 April 8 – May 15, 2024 April 8 – May 15, 2024
Registration Period II May 16 – June 16, 2024 May 16 – June 16, 2024 May 16 – June 16, 2024
Registration Period III** June 17 – 23, 2024 June 17 – 23, 2024 June 17 – July 24, 2024
$25 late registration fee begins June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024 July 18, 2024
$75 late registration fee begins July 1, 2024 July 1, 2024 August 1, 2024

*Current UW graduate, professional and postbaccalaureate students; veterans; students with disabilities; and graduating UW seniors may begin registration at 6 a.m. on April 8. All other class standings, including nonmatriculated students (students not currently seeking a degree at the UW), new students and returning students may begin registration at 6 a.m. on April 10

**ACCESS students and University staff using their exemption status may register at midnight beginning June 20. Washington state employees using their exemption status may register at midnight beginning June 21.

Add, Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines

For dates and deadlines regarding adding and dropping courses or withdrawing from Summer Sessions, see the Academic Calendar page.