noun
- a short academic term between regular semesters or sessions
Usage: academic
Examples
- She took a chemistry course during intersession to get ahead in her degree program.
- The intersession period lasted only three weeks between fall and spring semesters.
- Many students use intersession to complete prerequisite courses.
- The college offers intensive language classes during the January intersession.
- Intersession courses are typically more condensed than regular semester classes.
- He decided to travel abroad instead of enrolling in intersession courses.