May Term
May Term
May Term is an optional term at Coe that takes place, not surprisingly, in the month of May (and into early June), after spring graduation.
During this three-and-a-half-week-long term, many Coe faculty lead travel courses that take place in many corners of the globe — Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia — and even domestic travel courses themed around baseball writing, the Civil War or other engaging topics.
The trips often feature exciting destinations and interesting groups of like-minded Kohawks, including the professors enthusiastically leading the class.
For students who have commitments, such as athletics, that keep them on campus during the fall and spring terms, the May Term option often works well.
In addition, May Term is a great way to try out studying off campus, particularly for those with a bit less experience traveling abroad. Who knows, after a thrilling three weeks in Greece on a May Term, you might find yourself overseas again in a future fall or spring term!
May Term courses vary each year and generally are announced early in the fall term. Students should watch for information sessions advertised via email and on flyers and posters. May Term registration is handled by the professors leading the courses and the Dean’s Office, so students do not need to get approval to take a May Term course through the Office of Off-Campus Study.