Summer at Case Western Reserve University offers flexible options to help you stay on track, get ahead, or explore new subjects. With multiple session lengths and start dates, summer courses are designed to fit a range of academic and personal schedules for undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students.
Open registration for summer 2026 undergraduate courses begins March 30.
High school students planning to enroll through the College Credit Plus (CCP) Program must submit applications by April 15. Learn about registration and tuition.
Undergraduate, School of Graduate Studies, and Non-Degree Summer Session Courses
Review the session dates and deadlines to plan your summer coursework.
| Session | Begin Date | Last Day to Drop/Add | Deadline for Withdrawal (W Grade) | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Week* | May 11 | May 13 | May 29 | May 29 |
| 4-Week 1* | June 1 | June 3 | June 29 | June 29 |
| 4-Week 2 | July 8 | July 10 | August 4 | August 4 |
| 5-Week* | June 1 | June 3 | July 7 | July 7 |
| 6-Week* | June 15 | June 17 | July 28 | July 28 |
| 8-Week* | June 1 | June 5 | July 28 | July 28 |
* No classes on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), Juneteenth (Friday, June 19), and Independence Day (observed Friday, July 3).
The last day to drop/add a “dynamically dated” course (one that does not fit the scheduled sessions noted above) is the day before the first day of the class. For adds or drops after that date, please contact the University Registrar.
Explore the Five-Year Academic Calendar See the Complete Summer Calendar