Conversation continues around possible January Term

Faculty, staff and students can now access a recording of the virtual campuswide conversation about adding an optional January Term (J-Term) to the academic calendar.

In addition to the recording, the current version of the J-Term proposal, frequently asked questions and a form to submit additional questions are available. Although many questions were addressed during the session on Feb. 25, the Provost’s Office will continue the conversation by sharing information and gathering feedback.

The four-week J-Term would allow students to take courses needed to progress toward their degrees, participate in study abroad, enroll in immersive experiences, or take courses in subjects of interest that don’t fit into their normal semester schedule. Undergraduate and graduate J-Term courses could be offered through face-to-face, online or hybrid instruction. The proposed January Term would be managed much like the summer session, would be completely optional and voluntary for both students and instructors, and would not overlap with other academic sessions.