Summer Sessions

Maymester

Maymester is a unique, four-week session between the spring and summer semesters. Vanderbilt offers a wide range of Maymester courses—on campus, off-campus, and even internationally. They provide an opportunity for you to explore a new academic area or take a course that might not fit into your fall and spring semester schedules.

Maymesters are Vanderbilt courses (usually 3 credit hours) taught by Vanderbilt faculty. If you want more information about a specific Maymester course, contact the faculty member in charge of the course.

You may take only one course during the Maymester session. Housing and food services are available for students enrolled in courses on campus. Graduate students interested in a Maymester course should refer to the Graduate School and their home department for acceptable offerings. Students may apply for financial aid for international Maymester courses.

Summer Session

The Vanderbilt summer session offers a wide selection of courses for Vanderbilt students and students who are enrolled during the regular year in other colleges and universities (transient students). Courses are available in schools across the university.

Summer session is divided into first and second halves. Most courses are offered in either the first or second half, though some courses extend through both.

Some summer classes have prerequisites. For Vanderbilt students, you must meet these prerequisites. Transient students must follow the policies of their home institutions regarding transfer credit.

Summer Work Elsewhere

If you wish to study at another U.S. university during the summer, you may receive transfer credit for a maximum of two courses over the course of your undergraduate career. Before you make any plans, please ensure that the course(s) you intend to take are eligible for transfer credit by using the University Registrar’s Transfer Credit Tool and please carefully review the policies for studying elsewhere.