Although it's only February, it's never too soon to start planning for the summer.
Summer Courses
Public Health & Society elective courses being offered Summer 2026:
| Summer 2 2026 | ANTHRO 3610 - Culture and Environment |
| Summer 2 2026 | This course is not yet published in Workday. |
| Summer 4 2026 | This course is not yet published in Workday. |
| Summer Intersession 2026 | PHFN 5000 - Epidemiology |
More information about Summer Session.
Summer Opportunities
Looking for research, fellowship, or internship opportunities?
- Check out this list of summer programs on and near campus.
- The Office of Undergraduate Research maintains a list of Summer Research Programs.
- The Center for the Environment has 14 different projects in their Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
- SPHERE (Solutions through Planetary Health Research) is launching a Summer Undergraduate Research Experience to connect WashU students with School of Public Health faculty conducting research at the intersection of human and environmental health. This pilot program supports SPHERE’s mission to advance research that generates actionable solutions for planetary health challenges and to develop the next generation of leaders. Students will gain experience working with faculty mentors on research projects that address how environmental change impacts human well-being. Learn more and apply by March 15, 2026.
- Sign-up for newsletters from the Center for Career Engagement career communities for more opportunities tailored to your interests.
Need help with funding?
- If you find a summer internship that is unpaid, the Center for Career Engagement’s Summer Internship Fund may be able to help.
- If you find a research opportunity with a WashU faculty member that is unpaid, you may qualify for the Summer Undergraduate Research Guided Experience (SURGE) program.