Earn your degree faster with 8-week classes. Move through your college program at an accelerated speed, and accomplish more each semester. With 8-week classes, you can knock out your general education courses and get a jump on your specific major classes.
Benefits of an 8-Week Class: Here’s How It Works
Students who take 8-week classes get focused learning on a more fast-paced schedule. Learn online or in person, depending on your needs.
| Fall / Spring Semester | Summer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Week Schedule | 8-Week Session I 2 Classes (3 credits each) | 8-Week Session II 2 Classes (3 credits each) | 5-week to 12-week sessions |
| Traditional Schedule | 16-Week Session 4 classes (3 credits each) | 5-week to 12-week sessions | |
Visit the Course Schedule and choose session by date under future credit terms to browse available 8-week classes.
Who Should Take 8-Week Classes?
These courses are fast-paced. If you’re organized, know how to manage your time, and like to stay focused, 8-week classes may be a good fit. With an 8-week schedule, you only take two classes at a time, rather than four. If you like to keep up your momentum, 8-week classes could be for you.
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More flexibility in your schedule means you can:
- Open up your semester plan by taking your important prerequisites early.
- Focus on completing condensed General Education classes.
- Take core curriculum course sequences back-to-back. For instance, History 1301 in the first eight-week session followed by History 1302 in the second eight-week session.
- Remain eligible for financial aid benefits.
- Get your Business Administration degree by taking eight-week classes — available entirely at Northridge Campus.
Where Can I Take 8-Week Classes?
ACC has 8-week class options for you, whether you want to take classes through ACC Online or in-person. Almost every campus has 8-week classes, so depending on your certificate or major, you can fit 8-week classes into your schedule.
Get Started!
Contact your program representative for assistance in building an 8-week schedule perfect for your program map!
| PROGRAM DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE | LOCATION | CONTACT | PHONE NUMBER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technician Certificate | Online | Reed Peoples | [email protected] | 512-223-4757 |
| Business Administration Degree | Northridge Campus | Lorlie Ellis | [email protected] | 512-223-4114 |
| Communication Studies Degree | Online | Risé Lara | [email protected] | 512-223-4545 |
| General Studies in Arts Degree | Round Rock Campus/Hybrid | Matthew Daude Laurents | [email protected] | 512-223-2630 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Degree | Round Rock Campus | David Fonken | [email protected] | 512-223-7346 |
Note: Financial aid questions for 8-week classes should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do 8-week courses offer the same semester credits as 16-week classes?
Yes, if a class is offered in the 8-week format, full credit hours will be awarded.
What courses work best in the 8-week format?
ACC offers many courses from multiple areas of study in the 8-week format, including general studies and classes for specific program maps. Get in touch with the representative for your program, degree, or certificate in the above table for advice and assistance in building an 8-week schedule perfect for your program map!
Can I take multiple 8-week courses back to back in one semester?
Yes! When registering for classes, you can choose an 8-week session that begins at the start of the semester, and at the midpoint, meaning you can “double up” on classes by enrolling in two of these separate sessions back to back.
Do I have to take multiple 8-week classes to fill all 16 weeks of the semester?
No, you can choose to schedule your 8-week classes at the beginning of the semester or start classes in the middle of the semester to fit your schedule.
Would I be considered “full time” even if I take fewer courses at a time?
As long as you take a total of 12 credit semester hours during the 16-week semester, you will be considered a full-time student at ACC. Students with limited room for classes during the week take one or two 8-week courses at a time to reach full-time status.
Where do I go to see what classes are available in the 8-week format?
Click here to view ACC’s Online Course Schedule, where you can view upcoming classes by session length and start date.
Can I take 8-week classes and 16-week classes during the same semester?
Yes, you can choose classes with different session lengths, including 8-week classes, 16-week classes, and more. Visit ACC’s Online Course Schedule to view upcoming classes by session length and start date.
When do I pay for 8-week classes?
Payment deadlines are the same for 8-week courses as any other class. Check your tuition deadlines and payment options here, and if you are ready to register for classes, visit ACC’s registration portal for new and current students.
Are there different dates to register, drop, or withdraw from an 8-week class?
Yes, click here to view important dates and deadlines and find for your desired session length to view registration dates. To view additional information about dropping and withdrawing from an 8-week class, visit ACC’s Additional Session Information page.
Will my financial aid be affected by taking an 8-week class?
As long as you take a total of 12 credit semester hours during the 16-week semester, you will be considered a full-time student at ACC and will receive full time financial aid benefits. Financial aid questions for 8-week classes should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office.
