At the University of Maryland - College Park (UMCP)
Several degree requirements are offered during the Summer and Winter sessions, including both introductory and upper-level (UL area) courses, in addition to several major and non-major labs.
Course offerings, times, and modality vary by term and year. There is not a mandatory advising block for the Summer or Winter sessions.
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Students may take a Summer or Winter course for any number of reasons, such as:
to repeat a course that was not passed the first time
to repeat a course eligible for freshman forgiveness
to complete LEP-Benchmark requirements on time
to remain on track to graduate within four years if behind in the program
to address a delay in the grad plan and to satisfy course pre-requisites on time
to accelerate to an earlier graduation by attempting select STEM requirements
to make degree progress while enrolled in less than 12 credits during Fall or Spring
to incorporate non-major labs for health professions such as BSCI201, 202, or 223
to maintain a balanced course load in the Fall or Spring and prevent a STEM overload
to complete a study abroad experience
Check the SOC
for the most up-to-date course offerings during the Summer & Winter sessions and for course syllabi.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (SOC):
Register for Summer or Winter
Check the Schedule of Classes (SOC) for current course offerings and descriptions
Discuss Summer or Winter registration with your academic advisor (optional)
Review the tuition and fees for the Summer or Winter session
Consult with a financial aid advisor about funding options for the Summer or Winter sessions
↳ Apply for Summer Financial Aid
Check for any outstanding registration blocks (there is not a mandatory advising block for the Summer or Winter sessions)
Register for a Summer or Winter session on Testudo
Students may take a maximum of 17 credits per Fall or Spring semester, 4 credits per Winter semester, and 8 credits in a single Summer session under the College of CMNS maximum credit limit.
