Summer & Winter Mini Terms

Mini-Term Dates

May Mini-Term: May 15 – May 29, 2025

Summer Mini-Term First Session: May 26 – July 1, 2025

Summer Mini-Term Second Session: July 7 – August 11, 2025

Summer Mini-Term Third Session: July 13 – July 24, 2025

Winter Mini-Term: January 4 – 15, 2026

What are the May Mini-Term and Summer Term?

May Mini-Term and Summer term are considered non-traditional academic periods that run after the end of the Spring semester and before the beginning of the Fall semester. May Mini-Term is structured like the Winter Mini-Term, in that students can take an entire course in just three weeks. Summer term spans most of June and July. Courses offered during this term follow the same standards as those in a regular semester.

What is Winter Mini-Term?

Winter Mini-Term is an academic period that runs after the end of Fall semester and before the start of the Spring semester. This term provides a great opportunity to catch up or get ahead on your academic progress! You can take an entire course during a 10-day period. Courses offered during this term follow the same standards as those in a regular semester.

Financial Aid for Non-Traditional Terms

Fees

For more information about Non-Traditional Term program fees, please visit our Non-Traditional FAQs page or the tuition & fee page here.

Financial Aid

Non-Traditional Terms are eligible for Financial Aid.

Timetables

The timetable for Winter Mini-Term is available to view in late September with registration opening in early October. We encourage you to discuss which Winter Mini-Term courses you should take with your Academic Advisor. Once the registration period has opened, you can find available classes here.

FAQs

Have questions about Summer Term or Winter Mini-Term? Check our FAQ page here.