Our students come from many walks of life, and not all of them can attend the program full-time. You have several options for completing the program.
Students spend a year or more in residence at Dartmouth. These students generally start in the summer or fall and complete their course requirements and thesis at the end of the second spring.
Many of our students are professionals and take courses year-round on a part-time basis. They take one course plus the symposium/seminar during the summer, and one course during the other terms.
In the fall, winter, and spring terms, at least one interdisciplinary or graduate course is offered in the late afternoon or evening.
Students usually take two courses plus the symposium/seminar each summer. We offer interdisciplinary courses each term, although more options are available during the summer. The symposia/seminars are only offered in the summer term.
It is strongly recommended that international students matriculate during the fall term in order to take full advantage of all opportunities available through the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies Orientation.
All degree requirements must be satisfied within six academic years of program entry.