Are Distance Calculus Courses Offered Over Winter and Summer Terms?

Yes.

All Distance Calculus courses are offered year-round, during all terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

Distance Calculus @ Roger Williams University does not follow the traditional academic calendar, nor follow academic terms, unlike almost all other programs available online and on-campus.

This means if you wish to complete one of the Distance Calculus courses over YOUR Winter Break, Distance Calculus is ready for you!

What is "Winter Break"?

Winter Break or Winter Intersession is different for EVERYONE!

Some students finish their Fall terms at Thanksgiving; some finish Fall just before Christmas holidays; and some students do not finish Fall Semester until mid-January!

With our Revolving Enrollment and asynchronous course structure, you may plan to complete your mathematics course during YOUR Winter break, whenever that is!

We do recommend that you ENROLL NOW in anticipation of your Winter break. You have 1 year to complete your course from the date of enrollment, so there is (almost) no reason to wait to enroll. It is best to get the enrollment process completed now, work a little towards getting the software installed on your computer, and get some of the beginning assignments out of the way in a relaxed fashion, so that when your Winter break starts, you have some momentum in your course, which you can then accelerate and "hit the ground running".

Some institutions have rules about their students taking courses over Winter Semester and Summer Semester, and these students need to make sure the Semester of Enrollment is one of these Winter or Summer terms. If your college/university has such rules, please include this information in your Enrollment Application so that we can work with you and the Registrar at Roger Williams University to get you placed into one of these special semester designations.

What is "Summer Term"?

Summer Term means different dates to different students. Some students finish their Spring terms in May, and some do not finish their Spring terms until the end of June.

With our Flexible Enrollment, you can plan to engage your mathematics course with Distance Calculus on YOUR schedule.

It is best that you ENROLL sooner rather than later, given that you will have 1 year to finish your course, there is no need to wait for a term start or end date. Enroll Now, get the administrative and software tasks completed, and perhaps start your course as time permits now - with the anticipation that when YOUR Summer Term starts, you will have everything ready to go go go on your course.






Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Daniel Marasco★★★★★
Posted: Jan 13, 2020
Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus
This course was more affordable than many, and the flexible format was terrific for me, as I am inclined to work very diligently on tasks on my own. It could be dangerous for a person who requires external discipline more, but it works well for self-starters, allowing you to prioritize when you have other pressing work. I was a full time teacher adding a math certification, and this course allowed me to master the math while working around my teaching schedule and fitting work into moments here and there when I had time. I was able to transfer the credits to Montana State University, Bozeman for my teaching internship program without a hitch. The instructors were all very helpful and patient, even when I failed to see a ridiculously simple solution on one problem after 20 emails back and forth. Overall, I was more pleased with my experience in this class than I was with any of my other 9 courses.
Transferred Credits To: Montana State University, Bozeman
Carl Conners★★★★★
Posted: Feb 23, 2020
Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
After a really rough first year of calculus, I completed all of the second year calculus courses with Distance Calculus. It was like night and day the difference. My first year was so boring and monotonous. Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra through Distance Calculus were just so much different - so not boring at all. I thoroughly enjoyed these courses. So engaging.
Transferred Credits To: Michigan State University
Brian Finley★★★★★
Posted: Jan 12, 2020
Courses Completed: Calculus II
I took Calculus II through Distance Calculus and can't recommend it enough. Being able to take the course at my own pace while I was working full time was tremendously helpful, especially since I hadn't taken a math course for 5 years prior. The instruction was excellent and the software they used to teach the course was intuitive and facilitated the learning process very well. This calc II class enabled me to take multivariable calc, linear algebra, and real analysis at Harvard University's extension school, which ultimately qualified me for the economics PhD program that I will graduate from next year. 8 years on, I'm still grateful to Professor Curtis and Distance Calculus.
M M.★★★★★
Posted: Feb 8, 2026
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Calculus I
The courses were excellent. Very flexible and engaging and the platform offers a lot of upper-level courses. Dr. Curtis is an outstanding professor and very responsive. I would take again.
Transferred Credits To: None yet
Tanja B.★★★★★
Posted: Jan 28, 2026
Courses Completed: Calculus I
After two failed attempts at my university, this course helped me understand Calculus. The live maths tool along with Dr. Curtis were especially helpful, allowing me to visualize concepts and expand my understanding. The explanations were clear, the examples practical, and I could learn at my own pace, which built my confidence. Thank you.
Transferred Credits To: University of Namibia
Henry F.★★★★★
Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Courses Completed: Differential Equations
Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School
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