Intercampus

Intercampus is a term used to describe activities, services, or structures that connect two or more campuses within a university system or organization. It functions as an adjective and, less commonly, as a noun in some programs. The core idea is shared resources, joint governance, and cross-campus accessibility, enabling students, faculty, and staff to move, collaborate, and access services across campuses.

In higher education, intercampus arrangements may cover academic offerings, research collaborations, administrative coordination, student exchange, and transportation. Examples include cross-listed courses offered on multiple campuses, joint degree programs with components at different campuses, shared libraries or IT services, and intercampus shuttle services that link campuses.

Benefits commonly cited include expanded course availability, more efficient use of facilities and personnel, enhanced research opportunities, and improved student mobility. Challenges can include coordinating schedules, aligning policies, ensuring consistent quality across campuses, and managing costs for transportation and shared services.

The concept is widely used in university systems that operate more than one campus, as well as in multinational education networks and consortia that coordinate with partner campuses. Related terms include interinstitutional collaboration, cross-campus programs, and campus mobility.