Summer Scholars

Summer Scholars are participants who wish to attend courses at the Summer Institute but do not require academic credit or a formal grade for their participation. To begin the process of enrolling in the Summer Institute, complete the online Summer Institute registration.

Payment is required, in full, 30 days prior to the first day of class. Payments are be made directly to the Summer Institute. Credit card, personal check, cashier’s check, or international money order are all acceptable forms of payment. Checks must be from a U.S. bank. 

Sponsored Student Information

Summer Scholars who ask the Summer Institute to bill an outside sponsor must provide a letter of authorization stating the fees the sponsor will pay. Non-payment by a sponsor becomes the liability and responsibility of the participant. Payment to the Summer Institute for Summer Scholars must be received prior to the beginning of courses. The Summer Institute reserves the right to limit course or workshop enrollment or cancel any course or workshop at least 15 days prior to the start of the course or workshop. In the case of cancellation, full reimbursements will be made.

Checks must be made payable to THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN with a notation in the memo field of ISR/SUMMER INSTITUTE.

Send payment to:

SRC Summer Institute
Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan
426 Thompson St. Room 4050
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1248

Course Cancellations

In the event that a course has low enrollments, it may become necessary to cancel a scheduled course. Participants are advised to take this into consideration when planning.