Winthrop University's summer school is composed of an intensive 3-week Maymester, two 4 1/2- week sessions and a 9-week session that allows students to take advantage of many summer opportunities.  The summer program reflects the same educational goals as those of the regular academic year.  Winthrop summer sessions also provide special advantages in allowing both current and new students an opportunity to accelerate their work toward a degree or to pursue academic directions they have been unable to explore during the regular school year.