May Term

A three-week May term takes place each year immediately following the end of the spring semester, for the primary purpose of offering students a non-traditional college experience that supplements their regular program. The courses normally take place off-campus and often involve long distance travel. Experiences could range from cross-cultural immersion in Los Angeles or in China, exploration of early American literature in New England settings, experiencing government first-hand in Washington, D.C., walking through the life of Christ in the Holy Land, or visiting key sites of the Protestant Reformation. Course offerings will be determined during the fall semester of each year.
Students may enroll for one three-credit course during a May term. These courses are graded honors (H) 90-100%, pass (P) 70-89%, or fail (F)0-69%, except those that satisfy core or major requirements. Cross-cultural courses taken during May term may fulfill the cross-cultural experience requirement.

Students must participate in one of three possible May terms (between freshman and sophomore year, between sophomore and junior year, between junior and senior year) during their four years at Providence. The college will typically offer students at least two options that are planned and implemented by Providence personnel. Costs will be determined by the director of the May term for options provided by the college. Other May term options may be available through colleges of the CCCU on a space available basis. Programs sponsored by other institutions advertise their own costs for participation. May term experiences completed through other institutions must have prior approval from the May term director, the Dean of Student Life and the Academic Dean to count toward the May term requirement. The registrar will track those students who wish to satisfy their cross-cultural experience requirement by completing their May Term. Students must present to the registrar certification indicating successful completion of the May term experience.

May Term Options

May Term Schedule