WELCOME
experience Summer at Richmond The School of Continuing Studies at University of Richmond invites you to make the most of this summer by getting ahead, catching up or taking a class just to expand your knowledge. Choose from our selection of more than 200 classes offered across most disciplines and majors. Summer School students and faculty tell us that the intensive format of summer programs creates a more productive atmosphere in class, offers more time for interaction with the faculty, increases knowledge retention and supports more effective learning outcomes. Last year, we had 1,300 enrollments during Summer School, and students had these great things to say about their experience: “Summer term was the best time I’ve ever had at Richmond– both academically and socially!” “I felt that my professors were less stressed during the summer which allowed for more meeting time with them and the ability to stay and talk after class.” “Everything seemed more relaxed and everyone was more open to meeting new people and making new friends.” “I took the toughest subject I had during summer term because I knew that with the smaller class size, I would have the best access to the professor when I needed help. I’m really glad I did this, because I was able to get that one-on-one help I needed. A lot.”
You will be in good company!
• 45% of our students said they took a class in summer “to obtain more credits.” • 25% took a summer class “to catch up on missed credits from dropping a class in fall or spring.” • 13% took a summer class “to improve their GPA.” Whatever your academic goals, Summer School is here to help you achieve them. You can use your time with us to stay on track with your degree plan, pick up classes for a double major or minor, or just explore something exciting or different.
Last semester to earn semester hours.
I am sure you are all aware that the Arts and Sciences, Leadership and Business undergraduate programs are changing from a semester hour to a unit system in the fall of 2008. This year’s Summer School is the last semester for undergraduates students in these schools to take a course measured in semester hours. Some of you who still need to take classes to fulfill a field of study or general education requirement might find this a good time to sign up! The shorter parts of term make it convenient to arrange your schedule to concentrate on one course, or to take a variety of courses in combination throughout the summer term. Please register soon to reserve your seat for summer classes, because we expect another great season! See you this summer,
David Kitchen, Ph.D. Associate Dean, School of Continuing Studies and Director of Summer Program dkitchen@richmond.edu
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