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Spring Term Quick Facts

Spring Term Basics

  • One Course: Students take one and only one course
  • Four Credits: Each academic course is worth four credits
  • Course Load: 4-5 credits
  • No Overloads: No overloads are allowed
  • No Underloads: No underloads are allowed
  • No Pass/Fail: All course must be taken for a letter grade
  • Four Weeks: The term is four weeks long
  • Registration: Students register in mid-January
  • Full Engagement: Students are fully engaged by their single academic course