Explore tech and build real-world skills
Collaborate with motivated peers
Team and re-team constantly to develop and deliver projects, and work alongside instructors who bring current industry experience to their teaching practice.
Intern and earn college credit
The semester program includes an internship. All Adjacent students receive a transcript from Davidson College for four college course credits.
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Spring 2022: Jan 17 – April 28
No prior coding experience required; a curiosity in tech is appreciated!
40 hrs/week with breaks – we like to have fun while we learn
All students intern throughout the semester
Professional development, such as office visits & networking events, are built into the schedule
All Adjacent students receive a transcript from Davidson College for four courses
see course descriptions
Spring 2022 Courses
- DIG245 | Critical Web Design
- CS108 | Explorations in Computer Science
- ENG296 | Science Fiction & Technology
- XPL 199 | High-Impact Experiential Learning
DIG245 or DIG345 | (Advanced) Critical Web Design
Learn and practice the basics of HTML/CSS in live webpages. Learn the principles of design and accessibility while critically evaluating choices in culturally relevant sites. While applying your skills in CSS grid and the latest technologies, also come to understand the history of web development.
Satisfies requirement of Digital Studies minor at Davidson; likely satisfies similar requirements at other schools.
Designed in partnership with Davidson faculty member Dr. Owen Mundy and taught by Adjacent instructors.
Examples of projects:
CS 108 or CIS 108 | Explorations in Computer Science
“A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points.” — Alan Kay, pioneer of object-oriented programming and the graphical user interface. In this course you will build a strong enough foundation in practical and theoretical aspects of computer science that you can continue to learn on your own. Develop an understanding of how computer science was informed by and informs other fields — mathematics, history, economics, sociology, literature, political science, philosophy, music, film, etc.
Satisfies Mathematical and Quantitative Thought requirement at Davidson; likely satisfies similar requirements at other schools.
Davidson students who have taken CS 108 or CSC 121 may have take a version of this course for CIS 108 credit.
Designed in partnership with Davidson faculty member Dr. Raghuman Ramajuman and taught by Adjacent instructors.
Project Examples:
English 296 | Science Fiction & Technology
Though it may have its limitations, science fiction allows us to explore and reflect richly on how living, loving, and working-being-in a digital world shapes existence as individuals or in communities. Given widespread current concern about digital inequalities and isolation, we should ask how equality and justice are and may be defined in digital communities.
Satisfies Davidson English major and minor; Digital and Screen Media interdisciplinary major; Digital Studies interdisciplinary minor; Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and Rhetoric; Justice, Equality and Community requirements. Likely satisfies similar requirements at other schools.
Designed and taught by Davidson faculty member Dr. Shireen Campbell.
Focuses on themes including:
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and persuasion architecture
- Big data, datafication, and discrimination
- Digital inequalities and intersectionalities
- The surveillance state
XPL 199 | High-Impact Experiential Learning
This popular Davidson course enables students to engage in personal, professional, cultural and academically relevant experiences that center on an internship. In addition to the internship, students participate in weekly discussions and assignments that develop self-awareness, self-confidence, cultural and ethical awareness, communication skills, and clarification of personal values and professional options.
Designed in partnership with Davidson faculty member Stacey Riemer and taught by Stacey Riemer and Davidson Career Center Director Jamie Stamey.
A day in the life
Adjacent's schedule mirrors the workplace. Students transit from the dorm to the work space (typically 15-20 min walk) and spend the day in skills sessions and team time focused on tackling group projects. Professional development opportunities and breaks are interspersed throughout.
Morning All-Hands
Kick off the day with reflection, checking in, and goal setting
Coding/Tech Session
Explore new skills and concepts that you'll apply to project work
Team Time
Apply your tech and "soft" skills such as collaboration, communication, and problem solving in your team project as you prepare for your weekly team presentation
Lunch Break
Grab some fresh air and a break with with your new friends
Presentation/Feedback
Conduct a dry run of your presentation & demo, get feedback, get back to work!
Discussion Groups
Switch gears to engage in a discussion about how living in a tech-saturated world might affect human physical and mental well-being
Professional Event
Join a curated networking event during which you'll meet with a range of professionals working in tech roles across industries, from education to finance to healthcare
Meet your coaches
Work with professionals who have started companies and worked across industries.
How to enroll
Step 1: Complete the quick program application & schedule a short interview
- During this quick step, we’ll confirm that Adjacent is right for you and get to know you better. This is a good time to ask questions!
Step 2: Meet with your academic advisor
- Make sure that a semester with Adjacent works with your academic plan.
- We’ll provide the information you need to help confirm your school accepts the academic credit and that your financial aid transfers.
- Contact us for assistance
Step 3: Commit to the program
- Then, be sure to let your school know that you plan to take classes through Adjacent.
Deadlines
2022 Spring Semester Deadlines
*note that your school deadline may be earlier
Application deadline
Notified of admissions by
Regular admissions
October 1st
October 22nd
Academic Credit
All Adjacent participants receive a transcript from Davidson College for four courses.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The in-person semester program tuition is $18,000. We can provide a sample student budget upon request, including estimated housing and food costs. If your school has approved Adjacent for credit, your campus tuition and financial aid are typically transferred by your school to Adjacent to cover your program tuition. We can help you confirm with your school and work through any logistics.
