The University operates on the semester system, with the academic year divided into two regular semesters (August-December and January-May), and an eight-week summer term (June-August). The summer term also includes one three-week session in May (i.e., May Intersession) and two four-week sessions (Session I, June; Session II, July). The university also offers a three-week session that occurs between the fall and spring terms (i.e., Winter Session). Exact dates are detailed in the front of this catalog. The University offers on-campus and online courses in all four of its academic colleges throughout all terms.