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D-Plan

D-Plan Rules

  1. 12 terms of academic study.
  2. 7 specific on-campus terms (first year,
    senior year & sophomore summer)
  3. 3 vacation (or "leave") terms.
  4. Up to 3 terms of off-campus study.

Confused?
Try out the planner below.

One of the most striking aspects about a Dartmouth education is the innovative academic calendar. Unlike most schools that employ a semester based calendar, Dartmouth's schedule is divided into quarters based on the four seasons of the year. The flexibility of the "D-Plan" is unlike any other program in the country.

Instead of having to schedule internships, research projects and study abroad into a few narrowly defined openings (e.g., summer & junior year), at Dartmouth you can create your own calendar.

To look at some D-Plan examples, pick a major from the select box below:

To do your own D-Plan, use the select boxes in the planner below.

Your D-Plan Fall Winter Spring Summer
First Year On-Campus Study
(Required)
On-Campus Study
(Required)
On-Campus Study
(Required)
Sophomore
On-Campus Study
(Required)
Junior
Senior On-Campus Study
(Required)
On-Campus Study
(Required)
On-Campus Study
(Required)
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***Please note, D-plan choices might be limited for international students due to visa constraints****

 

Last Updated: 8/7/08