Registration Guidelines
- You may register for one D-Term course each year
- Registration for D-term courses opens at the same time as registration for academic term courses.
- On-campus D-term courses with fewer than 5 students enrolled by the Monday after the Fall Midterm Reading Period will be cancelled.
- D-term travel courses with fewer than 5 students enrolled by September 1 in the year offered will be cancelled.
- If your class is cancelled, you will have an opportunity to enroll in another course.
- View current year registration dates
Tuition & Fees
D-Term tuition is not part of your regular tuition, room, and board costs.
On-Campus Courses (2026)
Meet two or more hours each day. May include fieldwork or excursions.
- Tuition: $2,272
- Room: $382*
- Board: $429*
There may be an additional course fee for supplies or travel expenses, contact the instructor(s) for additional information.
* Two weeks of room and board are charged for on-campus courses only if you decide to live on campus. You may elect to live off campus during December Term for on-campus courses. Please contact the Office of Residential Education & Housing by the end of October to avoid being billed for room and board.
Travel Courses
Travel courses have additional program fees for lodging, ground transportation, museums/tours, travel insurance, and other items; see the list of current courses for information about the cost and the amount of deposit required by June 1. The number of meals covered will vary with each course. Students are responsible for their transportation costs to and from the course location.
Contact the instructor(s) for additional information about program fees for D-term travel courses.
Financial Aid
Eligibility for need-based D-Term funding is determined by the student’s financial aid application for the current academic year (FAFSA or supplemental financial aid application). Additionally, students must be a degree-seeking student and be enrolled in a D-Term course.
For students with financial need, Lawrence D-Term grant funding ranges from $250 to $1,000. Federal and/or private loans may also be used towards D-Term expenses. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Academic Standing & Degree Requirements
Academic Standing
Your performance in a D-Term course will not change your academic standing. However, your course grade will be included in your grade point average, which could affect your academic standing in subsequent terms.
Degree Requirements
D-Term courses do not count as a term of residency and do not satisfy general education requirements. The 3 units will count toward your 216 units required for graduation. Some D-Term courses may count as an elective for your major, minor, or interdisciplinary area requirement. Please check with your department or program for more information.