What are Special Sessions?
Offered during winter break and after the spring semester, these sessions for WVU undergraduate students fit right into some slower times that allow for more concentration and rigorous learning.
Our Special Sessions are designed with our under students in mind. Whether a student chooses Maymester, Summer Term, or Winter Intersession, these sessions are designed to give students the opportunity to complete a GEF, get ahead in their coursework, explore new subjects, earn a minor, and even graduate early.
Winter Intersession
We call this 3-week, fully online learning option, offered mid-December to early January, Winter Intersession. In just three weeks students can earn up to five credits. Registration opens in October and students typically spend 20-40 hours per week completing coursework.
Maymester
Maymester is a 3-week, fully online learning experience that runs from mid-May to early June. Students can to earn up to five credits in just three weeks. With registration opening in March, it's a great opportunity to get ahead. Students typically dedicate 20-40 hours per week on coursework.
Summer Term
Students can experience the best of both worlds during Summer Term, which slightly overlaps with Maymester. Students can enroll in both (not to exceed 14 credits), plus they enjoy great flexibility with on-campus or online options, and varying lengths of three, six, nine, and 12 weeks.