Since we run on the D-Plan here at Dartmouth, students are able to elect which terms (including the summer) they take classes, and which they designate to be 'Off.' This is super helpful for a range of reasons – here are a few examples!
One of the coolest things about Dartmouth is the D-Plan! It is an amazing and flexible system that allows your academic life to flow seamlessly around your future plans. Here is an international student's perspective on it.