SMU’s MayTerm 2015 will offer nearly 50 courses during the interterm period scheduled for May 14-29. Enrollment is now open through my.SMU.edu. The priority enrollment deadline for classes on the Dallas campus is Friday, April 24; enrollments after this date will still be accepted for classes with seats available.
MayTerm offerings consist of full SMU courses adapted to 11 class days of 4 hours each. All classes are taught by regular SMU faculty members and adjunct professors. In addition, they offer the same discounted tuition as all other non-Fall and Spring terms. With no general student fees attached, these classes cost about 33 percent less than a regular-term course.
There are 49 May Term courses scheduled for 2015, up from 27 last year — an increase that is “significant,” says Kate Livingston, executive director of SMU Extended Learning.
“It shows that faculty are embracing the program,” Livingston adds. “The diversity of the course offerings is strong as well.”
Students are benefiting from the MayTerm for many reasons, including the opportunity to improve their academic standing, fulfill University Curriculum requirements, work toward an additional major or minor, complete prerequisites for other courses, or take a class with a distinguished professor that may be outside their degree plan. More than 325 students had registered for MayTerm 2015 courses during the first three days of enrollment.
“I really enjoyed the condensed format of the class. I found it was easier to retain information…. Overall, my MayTerm course was a great experience,” reads one student’s course evaluation. “My professor made coming to class for four hours every day enjoyable; she managed to present an incredible amount of material while still making it fun and giving us time for discussion,” wrote another MayTerm student.
Any SMU student in good standing is eligible to enroll in a MayTerm course. Students may take only one MayTerm course at a time and should meet with their academic adviser before enrolling for any MayTerm course.
On-campus housing in Morrison-McGinnis Residential Commons will be available for MayTerm students who are living in assigned SMU residence halls during Spring 2015. Students must sign up for MayTerm Housing by Friday, May 1. Room rent is $335 for double occupancy; a limited number of private rooms are available for $385. MayTerm housing closes at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015.
All MayTerm residents are required to purchase a $175 all-flex meal plan. Flex Dollars may be used at dining locations around campus, including Café 100, Chick-fil-A, Subway, The Market, and Einstein Brothers.
> Find more information at the SMU MayTerm homepage: smu.edu/mayterm
