The January Term (J-term) lasts about 2 weeks and is based on experiential learning opportunities – learning by doing. You can select a course outside of the focus of your major and opt for any J-Term course.

• required of all undergrad day students
• lasts 2 weeks (Jan. 7-23)
• receive 1 J-Term credit for each January Term
• can include travel abroad; with approval, international students at home for the holidays can do a J-Term in their country or may take the J-Term course at another time.
• students are responsible for course materials (books, entrance fees, etc.)
• dorms, cafeteria, library, etc. will be open
• is included in tuition; however, some courses, such as those requiring travel, have additional fees.

Some of the innovative opportunities include:

• service and professional projects in your major or area of interest (like a drama course that performs an off-Broadway production in New York City, or a volunteer service trip to build homes for the poor in Haiti)
• 3-week, faculty-led study abroad trips to countries in Asia, Europe and Latin America
• specialized seminars, conferences or other events

Download the complete January 2009 Dialogues of Innovation program listing.