In addition to regular classes, special classes, programs, field trips, workshops, conferences, and other short-term activities are conducted. More than 200 faculty, as well as distinguished visitors, contribute to a quality educational program during the Summer Session. All facilities of the UND campus including libraries, galleries, music facilities, theatres, lecture halls, dining rooms, and residence halls are utilized by students attending the Summer Session. During the Summer Session, courses are offered for students who have completed their junior year in high school and wish to get an early start toward earning college credit. The twelve-week Summer Session allows students to register for a wide variety of courses which meet for various lengths of time during the Summer Session.
Some courses meet for twelve weeks while others meet for four, six or eight weeks.
In some instances courses may be taught in sequence. For instance, Spanish 101 may be offered during the first four weeks and Spanish 102 may be offered during the second four weeks of the twelve-week Summer Session. Some courses will be one, two, four, or eight weeks in length. Normally, a student will not be allowed to enroll in more than 15 semester hours during the twelve-week Summer Session. Special dates are provided in the Summer Session Time Schedule of Classes.