May Term at Mary Baldwin is a mini-term 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. 

Students are encouraged to pursue cultural experiences in our liberal arts offerings or dive deep into specific career-building skills. 

May Term features opportunities like:

• Creative writing or studio art workshops with MBU’s Doenges artist/scholar in residence 
• Art and activism with the Spencer Center’s artist-in-residence through creating murals in the local community
• Soaking up the rich history and culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, while practicing Spanish language skills

A May Term program is the best of both worlds: you can study outside the traditional classroom environment, but you don’t have to leave Mary Baldwin for a full semester or year.