J-Term FAQs

Is J-Term required?

All students must successfully complete two J-Term courses. The first J-Term course must be completed during a student’s freshman year. The second J-Term course may be completed during a student’s sophomore, junior, or senior year. Students must consult with their academic advisors to select their J-Term courses.

 

How much does J-Term cost?

Full-time, Full-Year students

For students entering Fall 2022 or later, two on-campus January Terms are included as part of the tuition for four years for students attending full-time in both the fall and spring terms. There will be a $2,250 course fee for taking a third or fourth on-campus J-Term plus the cost of an optional J-Term meal plan (10 meals for $79.50). Study tour costs vary and do not include on-campus meals; however, students can purchase an optional J-Term meal plan (10 meals for $79.50).

For students who entered Carthage earlier than Fall 2022, one J-Term session per academic year is included in tuition costs for students attending full-time in both the fall and spring terms. Students will be responsible for the study tour and/or material costs.

Students taking their first or second on-campus J-Term course and living in residence halls will not be billed for room or board during J-Term, but will be responsible for travel and/or other course activity fees. Students taking their third or fourth on campus J-Term course and living in the residence hall will not be billed for room, but meals are not included. Residential students can choose to purchase an optional J-Term meal plan (10 meals for $79.50).

Part-time and single-term students

Students attending a single term, fall or spring, who wish to attend a J-Term course on campus or study tour will be billed for tuition at the part-time per credit hour rate and for the study tour and/or material costs.

Students taking an on-campus J-Term course and living in residence halls will be billed for room and board during J-Term and will be responsible for travel and/or other course activity fees.

SECOND IN AN ACADEMIC YEAR

If a student wishes to enroll in a J-Term study tour the summer after taking a J-Term that January, they must petition the Office of the Registrar. Upon approval, students will be billed a one-time $690 fee.

For current year tuition and fee amounts, please visit the Tuition and Fee Information page.

 

Are J-Term courses graded?

On-campus courses, off-campus study tours, and independent studies are graded, and the grade is computed in the student’s grade point average. Field placements receive grades “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory) and do not affect a student’s grade point average.