Mayterm

   

The three-week Mayterm begins on the Tuesday immediately following Commencement and usually concludes before June 1, except for four-hour courses. Participation in Mayterm is voluntary. The academic purpose is to permit students to take an additional three semester hours of credit before commencing summer employment. In general, catalog courses are offered. Students and professors also are encouraged to work together on campus doing independent studies. Off-campus practicums, if desired, are arranged by the department chair. Travel in the U.S.A. and abroad is a feature of this period. See Financial Information section for tuition information.

(Taken from the Houghton College Catalog 2006-2007, pg 35)