These guidelines include samples of agreements and letters of understanding. The College of St. Thomas sets aside the month of January for January Term. This term provides further opportunity for intellectual endeavors through regular and special credit courses. Students may take one full course or two half courses during the January Term. A student may not register for more than one full course per January Term.
Full courses meet four days a week for three hours each day.
Half courses meet four days a week for one and a half hours each day or two days for three hours a day. The regular grading options apply during this term. Individual study courses require the permission of the chair of the academic department involved and of the Dean of the College. Ordinarily individual study courses are not done during the January Term. Guidelines for Academic Credit Courses Academic courses are offered during the January Term for full or half course credit.