Meaning & use

intersession

noun·Academic

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a short academic term between two main semesters, often used for intensive or optional courses.

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She took a three-week intersession class to catch up on credits.

Many students use intersession to study abroad for a short period.

A note on using this word

Mainly used in North American higher education to describe winter or summer mini-terms between regular semesters.

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