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The University of Washington’s summer offerings allow high-school students to enroll in college-level coursework at one of the nation’s leading public research universities. Participants may commute locally or enroll online, selecting from nearly 1,000 UW Summer Quarter courses across STEM fields, social sciences, and the humanities. Students earn official UW college credit while studying alongside UW undergraduates and establishing a permanent academic transcript. While the university does not provide standard residential housing for minors in Summer Sessions, students may experience campus life through on-campus commuter programs or specialized residential institutes managed by university partners. Enrollment requires meeting grade-level eligibility (completion of 8th grade) and securing course approval to ensure readiness for university-level rigor. For families seeking a substantive academic summer, UW provides a flexible and credit-bearing pathway into college-level study.