ACADEMIC PROGRAM DELIVERY
SEMESTER SYSTEMThe University operates on the semester
system with a fall term scheduled from late August until early December
and a spring term from mid-January to early May. Courses meet for
15 weeks during the semester, normally culminating in a final examination
period. Two commencements are held annually, one in December and
another in May. Students completing degree requirements during summer
terms may participate in December commencement exercises.
SUMMER SESSIONThe University operates a late spring
term of three weeks and two summer terms of approximately five weeks
each. Generally, students can earn a maximum of 15 semester hours
of credit in the full Summer Session. However, those students enrolled
in laboratory courses may earn as much as 18 semester hours of credit.
Courses are generally scheduled by most departments and schools
of the University. A special effort is made to offer courses that
meet the certification needs of public school teachers.
EVENING COURSESThe University offers evening courses
during each semester and during summer sessions. Courses offered
are selected primarily on the basis of demand from those students
who cannot attend daytime classes. Evening courses are offered on
campus and at selected sites in the community.
OFF-CAMPUS COURSESThe University
offers courses in off-campus locations where sufficient student
demand warrants them. These are regular University courses for students
who cannot attend classes on campus. On occasion the University
offers credit courses on a contract basis with an area school system.
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