Summer Session

The Summer 2025 course schedule is now available in Workday and on the Course Browser. Please note the following important details about Summer 2025 registration:

• Summer registration for all students who are now enrolled for Spring will begin in Workday on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:00 AM EST: If you are interested in enrolling in a Summer class, you can review class schedules and register through Workday. Instructions for Summer Course Registration are available. You may register for a maximum of 2 classes (2.25 units).

• The Summer 2025 academic calendar is available on the 2024-2025 academic calendar. Classes begin on Monday, May 19, 2025. Summer school courses meet for the same total number of minutes as fall or spring courses, with similar expectations for class attendance and workload.

• Most Summer 2025 courses are offered as Remote-only courses - a select few science courses which require an in-person laboratory will be offered on campus. 

  • Remote courses require regularly scheduled attendance in synchronous class time via Zoom.
  • The in-person courses which will be taught on campus do not have a remote option.

• Summer Housing - Summer Housing website will be updated shortly once details are finalized by the College. Summer 2025 Housing Registration will be available in the Housing Portal April beginning April 1. Please be aware that registration for remote classes does not qualify students for summer housing. 

• Summer costs - See the Summer website.

See the Summer Session website for additional information.

Course Load Limits:

Students enrolled in a 7-week summer term may enroll in no more than 2 courses and 2.25 units of credit. Exceptions to this policy are made by student petition to the Academic Review Board.

Summer 2025 Student Enrollment Policy

The summer student enrollment policy below describes which degree-seeking students are eligible to register and take courses.

Students who are eligible to enroll in summer courses:

• Wellesley College students enrolled in a spring semester (either on campus or in approved international or domestic study away programs) are eligible to enroll in summer courses in the same calendar year. 
• Wellesley College students on a one-semester personal leave, academic conditional leave or financial conditional leave in spring (and were enrolled in and completed the fall semester) and who are approved to return and are registered for the fall semester are eligible to enroll in summer courses in the same calendar year.
• Wellesley College students on a full-year academic conditional leave may enroll with the permission of the class dean (especially to fulfill the academic conditions of the leave and complete eligibility requirements to return from the leave). Note that students who were not enrolled during the previous academic year are not eligible to request or receive financial aid. 

Students who are not eligible to enroll in summer courses:

• Wellesley College students on medical leave in spring are not eligible to enroll in summer unless permission is granted by the Dean of Students (in accordance with the leave of absence policy).
• Entering students who will begin at Wellesley in the Fall semester (including First Year, transfer and Davis Scholar students) and readmitted students are not eligible to enroll in summer courses.
• Students on leave of absence for the full academic year (both the fall and spring semesters) are not eligible to enroll in courses in the following summer semester, except as described above.
• Visiting students are not eligible to attend Summer courses.
• No auditors are accepted in summer courses.

Special Note for International Students:

International students who completed their last semester of enrollment in spring and have unmet degree requirements to complete may not register for any courses taught exclusively as remote to complete their degree in the summer. Please consult with Slater staff. 

International students returning from a leave of absence in the spring semester must consult with Slater staff regarding off campus internships and work eligibility in the summer. This would include any off campus internship opportunities through Career Education as well. It is recommended to meet with Slater staff prior to taking any leave of absence.

Former Students With Permission to Complete Outstanding Degree Requirements:

Students no longer enrolled who have permission from the Registrar and class dean to complete outstanding degree requirements are eligible to enroll in summer courses for the purpose of completing unmet degree requirements.