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What is a Maymester Abroad?
Maymester Abroad courses are three to four and week study abroad programs that take place immediately following the spring semester at an international course location.

Maymester Abroad courses are intensive versions of established courses taught by Auburn faculty members for normal academic credit. Maymester courses are part of spring registration, although they begin after the spring exam period and conclude prior to the second summer session. Auburn courses are taught by Auburn instructors in an international setting.

Maymester courses are special offerings organized in collaboration with faculty with interests or connections to particular international institutions or locations. Such courses are typically organized and promoted during the fall semester. Faculty meet with students for one or two preparatory meetings during the spring semester and travel to the international setting shortly after spring semester finals. Lectures are supplemented with visits, tours, and other experiences that complement the course material. Grades are submitted retroactively to spring semester enrollment.

Faculty in any department can propose to teach a Maymester courses and collaborate with the Office of International Agriculture to organize the experience. Courses are typically scheduled to facilitate group or independent travel to surrounding areas or events on weekends.

• COURSE NOW AVAILABLE: Professor Henry Thompson is offering a course in International Economics at the University of Peloponnese in Tripolis, Arcadia, Greece in Maymester 2008.

Who can participate in a Maymester Abroad?
Maymester Abroad courses are open to all Auburn students who meet course pre-requisites. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing to participate.


What does Maymester Abroad cost?
Maymester Abroad fees typically average $500 to $1,000 depending on site arrangements. No extra tuition is due, as students register for the Maymester course as part of the spring semester course load.

Group travel is organized by a travel agent and students purchase their own plane tickets and pay their own living expenses. Student may independently organize additional travel after the Maymester experience.


How do I get started? Where can I get more information? How do I apply for a Maymester Abroad?
Start by attending the Maymester information session for the course(s) or program location(s) that interest you. These will be announced from time to time during the Fall Semester.


How do I register for a Maymester?
Maymester courses are part of spring registration, although they begin after the spring exam period and conclude prior to the second summer session.

Possible Future Courses

• Professor Wes Wood may offer a course in Soils and the Environment in New Zealand in Maymester 2009. Click on his name and send him email if you are interested.