• Course Information
• Courses
  • Course Selection
  • Class Size
  • Course Logistics
  • Expectations
  • Academic Honesty
• Services for Students with Disabilities
• Transcripts
• Transfer Credit
• Library

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

Summer College courses are taught by University faculty who are characterized by their enthusiasm and expertise in teaching.

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. Obtaining these credits may free up time later for 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.

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. In 2008, we plan to offer the following Core Courses (please check this page again in January for the most updated list of Core Courses we are offering.):

• Introductory Biology I, BISC 207-030 (4 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 9:45-11:15 am; Lab: TR, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm; Satisfies Group D Breadth Requirement
• General Chemistry, CHEM 103-030 (4 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 9:45-11:15 am; Lab: MWF, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm; Satisfies Group D Breadth Requirement
• Public Speaking, COMM 350-030 (3 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
• Introduction to Drama, ENGL 208-030 (3 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 9:45-11:15 am; Satisfies Group A Breadth Requirement
• Introduction to Statistical Methods I, MATH 201-030 (3 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 11:30 am-1:00 pm; Lab: TR, 8:30-9:30 am; Satisfies Group D Breadth Requirement
• Steel Drum Band, MUSC 123-030 and 123-031 (1 credit)
  Lecture: (030) MWR, 3:00-4:00 pm; (031) MWR, 4:00-5:00 pm
• Philosophy in Film, PHIL 125-030 (3 credits)
  Lecture: MWRF, 1:15-2:45 pm; Film viewing, T, 1:15-3:15 pm & TR, 7:00-9:00 pm
• World Religions, PHIL 204-030 (3 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 1:15-2:45 pm; Satisfies Group A Breadth Requirement
• Introduction to International Relations, POSC 240-030 (3 credits)
  Lecture: M-F, 11:30 am-1:00 pm; Satisfies Group C Breadth Requirement

High achievement in Summer College will be a factor in the decision of the University of Delaware Admission Office in acceptance to UD.

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. Complete course registration information for the 2008 Second Summer Session may be viewed at the Summer Session website in early April.

Following are some of the courses Summer College 2007 students took which we think are appropriate for high school students as long as they meet the prerequisites (There are others offered that our students didn't take.) It is likely the University will offer many of these courses this coming summer, but we will not know for sure until February when a preliminary listing of courses is listed on the Summer Session website. In mid-March, full information about Summer Session courses will then be available the at Summer Session website.

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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!

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.

Course Logistics
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 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 Judicial Affairs. 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
Services for students with disabilities at the University of Delaware are designed to provide equal educational opportunities for disabled students and to encourage full participation in University programs. Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act requires that academic programs be accessible to all students. Continuing Education students (this includes Summer College Students) with disabilities must contact the ACCESS Center to obtain services including: information and referral assistance throughout the University’s pre-admission process; assistance in obtaining priority status for scheduling; temporary loans of cassette tape recorders, keys to lifts and elevators, and assistive listening devices; assistance in locating readers, note-takers, tutors, library and examination assistants; liaison with faculty, professional staff, and outside agencies; assistance in locating attendants for ongoing and occasional needs; and assistance in obtaining training in the use of specialized equipment (e.g., Kurzweil reading machine, talking calculators, talking computer terminal, Braille terminal, large screen computers.)

Summer College students must contact the ACCESS Center as soon as they are accepted to Summer College. This will ensure there is enough time to submit the needed documentation and have it reviewed by the University's Documentation Review Committee. No services can or will be provided by the University prior to this review.

To reach the ACCESS Center for additional information and assistance, call (302) 831-2741 (voice), or (302) 831-6367 (TDD), (302) 831-2789 (fax), or email access-advise@udel.edu as soon as you are accepted to the Summer College program.

Transcripts
Students may request that their official transcript from the University of Delaware be sent to them or a college ($5.00 fee). 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.

Transfer Credit

Upon successful completion of Summer College courses, students earn regular University of Delaware 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;

Summer College students have access to one of the 100 largest libraries in the United States.

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.