This is an intensive, three-week program of internships, study abroad, community service, and other special projects related to the interests and goals of each student. Discovery Term takes place every year in January and is designed to be a highly flexible expansion of the concept of general and liberal education. The freedom in scheduling provides a change from the fixed pattern of the longer fall and spring semesters. Opportunity is given for off-campus and field experiences, individual study and research for advanced students, travel study tours as well as faculty and student exchanges with other colleges.

Students who are full-time in the fall and/or spring semester do not pay additional fees for room, board or tuition for three credits in the Discovery Term. Although enrollment in Discovery Term is optional, most students choose to participate because of the special opportunities offered. Students who elect not to participate as a full-time student during Discovery Term may not reside in the residence halls during that time and do not receive a refund for tuition or fees.

This page was last modified on February 9, 2006