May Term
May Term at Mary Baldwin is a mini-term during the summer where students can take unique, accelerated courses to foster their academic, personal, and professional development.
Courses last between two and three weeks and feature highly engaging discussion-based and hands-on learning.
Go Outside the Classroom
Whether you’re exploring Staunton’s natural and cultural offerings or studying abroad in a foreign country, May Term at MBU offers real-world experience and unforgettable memories.
Past May Term courses have included:
Spanish-Speaking in Mexico
Students traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico to immerse themselves in Spanish-speaking communities and cultures.
Artist Activism at Hunt Gallery
Students learned how to create street murals as forms of artistic activism from visiting artist Claudia Bernardi.
Writing Workshops with Poets
Students had the opportunity to workshop their creative writing with U.S. poet-laureate Juan Felipe Herrera.
Tropical Field Biology in Asia
Students engaged with Malaysian locals and studied amphibians and reptiles in the rainforests of Borneo Island.