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Mission, History and Religious Affiliation Admissions, Expenses and Financial Aid Scholarships and Special Endowed Funds Catalog Statement and Policies
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The Academic Year Calendar and Credit The academic calendar at Macalester is divided into a 14 week fall semester (September to December) and a 14 week spring semester (January to May). The Macalester courses are offered for semester credit. Most courses are offered for four semester credits, but the amount of credit may vary. Each course description in this catalog indicates the amount of credit assigned to the course. Credit policies for physical education activity courses, forensic and theater practica, music ensembles and lessons, and dance activities and ensembles are described in the departmental sections of this catalog, under curriculum. January Offerings Macalester students may earn up to two semester credits in independent projects, internships, or Macalester-sponsored off campus courses. Further information about January study options is available in the Registrar's Office. Summer Offerings Macalester students may earn up to eight semester credits in independent study during the summer through independent projects or internships. A learning contract must accompany each registration. Summer independents and internships are available only to current Macalester students. In addition to independent study options there are occasionally credit-bearing institutes offered by Macalester faculty. These institutes are open to non-Macalester students. Further information about summer independent study options or summer institutes is available in the Summer Study Office. As a general rule, there is no financial assistance available for summer study. In addition, no special tuition rates are offered.
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