Academics
Course Information
Students must enroll in 2 or 3 courses for a minimum of 6 or a maximum
of 7 college credits. Upon successful completion of Summer
College courses, students
earn regular University of Delaware credit. Earned credits may be used
at the University of Delaware to fulfill Breadth Requirements or, in most
cases, can be transferred to other accredited colleges or universities. Obtaining these
credits may free up time later for pursuing double majors, minors, Honors theses,
or Study Abroad all of which contribute greatly to the value of your
education.
Summer College courses are taught by University faculty who are
characterized by their enthusiasm and expertise in teaching. They avail
themselves to students through holding regular office hours; via E-mail and
phone; and, at times, by eating with students in the Dining Hall, the
Trabant University Center, or the Scrounge a snack bar on campus.
Courses
Core Courses are taught by University faculty specifically solicited by the Summer College Program. Students taking Core Courses will attend class with other Summer College students. Core course descriptions are available here.
Students may also choose courses from the University’s Second Summer Session offerings. In these courses, they will attend class with regularly matriculated college students. Summer College administrators will provide academic advising for students who want to take Second Summer Session courses and retain the right to refuse enrollment to students who are not sufficiently academically prepared. After all, one of the main goals of Summer College is to assist students in having an academically successful pre-college experience! In fact, high achievement in Summer College will be a factor in the decision of the Admissions Office in acceptance to the University.
Click here to view Second Session Courses open to Summer College students (starting on page 3).
Course Selection
We recommend
that you take courses in different disciplines. Scheduling
requires that some courses be held at concurrent times, prohibiting the
pairing of certain classes. Every effort will be made to give students
their top choices. Please indicate alternate choices as instructed,
because enrollment in each class is limited and rosters are filled on a
first-come, first-served basis.
We suggest you do not choose courses in which you may eventually receive
AP credit. We also suggest that you do not schedule back-to-back classes over the lunch hour if you are the type of person who really likes to eat lunch!
Generally, 3-credit courses meet daily, Monday through Friday, for 90
minutes. The classes are fast-paced, rigorous, and intense: you should
expect to devote considerable preparation time to each class. Science and some math courses will also have additional lab times during the week.
Class Size
Class sizes in the Core Courses are limited to 30 students to give
students increased opportunities for class discussion and to ensure
attention to their individual needs and interests. The design of
each course promotes an environment where students can interact
and learn from the support and guidance of faculty members. Many
Summer Session courses will have similar class sizes.
Class Attendance Expectations
Students are expected to attend every class, be engaged in classroom
discussions and activities, conduct themselves in a mature manner, and
devote significant time to out of class studies. It is often suggested
that you spend 2-3 hours preparing (studying and reviewing notes,
reading, etc.) for every hour you spend in class.
Academic Honesty
All students must be honest and forthright in their academic studies. To
falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of
another, to cheat on an assignment, or to allow or assist another to
commit these acts corrupts the educational process. Students are
expected to do their own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized
assistance.
Any violation of this standard must be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. The faculty member, in consultation with a representative from the Office of Judicial Affairs, will decide whether the matter should be adjudicated through the Student Judicial System or resolved without a formal judicial hearing. In the latter case, the faculty member must have the agreement of all students directly affected.
Academic Violations may include Plagiarism,
Fabrication, Cheating, Academic Misconduct, or other forms of academic dishonesty
not described here but in violation of the Academic Honesty Statement of Policy.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The University of Delaware is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities.
For Summer College students, the ACCESS Center in the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies has primary responsibility for overseeing these accommodations.
High school students taking college courses must meet the University of Delaware’s requirements for documentation of a disability. Please note that a current IEP or section 504 plan does not necessarily guarantee eligibility for disability accommodations at the college level.
Any Summer College student wanting accommodations should contact the ACCESS Center at 302/831-2741 immediately upon accepting his/her admission into the Summer College program to set up an appointment with a counselor.
**No accommodations will be provided by the University prior to formal approval.**
Further information concerning the required documentation and the qualifying process for accommodations at http://www.pcs.udel.edu/info/disabilities.html
Transcripts
Students may request that their official transcript from the
University of Delaware be sent to them or a college. The
transcript becomes part of the student’s permanent record at the
University, and will not be forwarded to any institution without the
written permission of the student. Click on the link for "Forms."
Transfer Credit
Upon successful completion of Summer College courses, students earn
regular University of Delaware credit. Earned credits may be used at the
University of Delaware to fulfill Breadth Requirements or, in most cases,
can be transferred to other universities.
Library
Summer College students have access to one of the 100 largest libraries
in the United States. The Morris Library provides
seating for more than 3,000 persons; wireless access in most areas;
special purpose space for computer-based systems; more than 200 computer
workstations accessible to users; more than 200 laptop connections for
University of Delaware users to connect personal laptops; a current
periodical reading room; self-service photocopiers; microform
reader/printers including a digital microform workstation; a large
reserve reading room; a computing site; a GIS workstation; special
equipment and areas to assist users with disabilities; a media area and
viewing room; small group study rooms for student use; a handsome
Special Collections area including an exhibition gallery and a reading
room with a controlled environmental system for rare materials; and many
other areas and services.
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