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Summer and J-Term Sessions

Summer and J-term (January term) are optional sessions of the St. Thomas academic calendar that provide both current and visiting students with the opportunity to:

  • study abroad
  • get ahead in their major
  • add a minor
  • explore new interests
  • meet a language or core curriculum requirement
  • improve or practice fundamentals such as math or writing
  • take introductory and pre-requisite courses

Courses taught in J-term and Summer sessions follow the same rigor as Fall and Spring semester courses, plus a focused learning experience due to the limit on credits. Many J-term and Summer courses are available via online and in-person formats, so you have flexibility to be on campus or somewhere else.

Who Can Take St. Thomas J-term and Summer Courses?

Current Students

Currently enrolled and incoming 4-year students can register for courses during Summer or J-term. (Note that Dougherty Family College does not offer courses in Summer or J-term.)

Visiting Students

Visiting Students (those not seeking a degree from the University of St. Thomas such as high school students and undergrads from other universities) are also welcome to register for Summer and J-term courses.

About J-term

  • J-term is held the month of January
  • Courses are 4 weeks long
  • Registration opens the prior December
  • Students can take a maximum of 4 credits in J-term

About Summer Session

  • Summer Session runs from late-May to mid-August
  • Courses are 6 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks long
  • Registration opens in late February
  • Students can take a maximum of 16 credits in Summer

Current Students Interested in Summer and J-Term Courses

Current and incoming 4-year St. Thomas students can register for courses during Summer session and J-term. Summer and J-term credits do not contribute toward a student's full-time status for fall or spring semester.

If you are considering taking courses (including study abroad) in J-term or the Summer session:

  • Talk with your before registering; they can help you choose courses or a study abroad program that fits your goals and keep you on track
  • Review Financial Aid Information for Summer and J-term
  • Check on the cost of tuition and fees for Summer and J-term courses

Many J-term and Summer courses are available via online and/or in-person. Students may enroll in:

  • a maximum of four credits in a J-term (January term)
  • a maximum of eight credits in a given summer session, with a maximum of sixteen credits for the summer

Note that during J-term and Summer sessions, campus is open but there is no on-campus housing, and hours for dining, health services, and the library are limited.

Registration Process for Current Students:

Once you've decided to register for J-term or Summer courses, you will follow the , using .

Registration Timing:

  • Registration for J-term courses opens the prior December
  • Registration for Summer courses opens in late February; Summer 2024 registration opens on February 29, 2024

Visiting Students Interested in Summer and J-Term Courses

Visiting students are invited to register for Summer and J-term courses. Visiting students include:

  • undergraduate students enrolled at other universities
  • high school students in grades 11 or 12
  • others not seeking a degree from the University of St. Thomas who want to take for-credit courses

Credits from St. Thomas easily transfer to most institutions. Many J-term and Summer courses are available via online and/or in-person. Visiting students may enroll in:

  • a maximum of four credits in a J-term (January term)
  • a maximum of eight credits in a given summer session, with a maximum of sixteen credits for the summer

Note that during J-term and Summer sessions, campus is open but there is no on-campus housing, and hours for dining, health services, and the library are limited.

Registration Process for Visiting Students:

  • Browse our scheduled courses via Classfinder
  • Check on the cost of tuition and fees for Summer and J-term courses. Note that Financial Aid is NOT available for non-degree students.
  • Review the Non-degree Enrollment Policy; you may be required to request approval to take certain courses
  • Complete the to get access to our registration system (Murphy Online)
  • Follow the steps outlined for non-degree registration

 

Registration Timing for Visiting Students:

  • Registration for J-term courses opens the prior December
  • Registration for Summer courses opens in early March; Summer 2024 registration opens for visiting students on March 1, 2024