8-Week Classes
The 8-week class model is where the fall and spring semesters are split into two 8-week periods
Elev8 with 8
Focused learning. Flexible momentum.
Take two classes at a time instead of four—while still completing a full semester’s worth of credits in the same overall timeframe. This is not about compressing education; it’s a student-focused design built for real life.
What is Elev8 with 8?
Elev8 with 8 is an evolution in how we serve today’s students. By transitioning to predominantly 8-week courses, students can focus on fewer classes at a time while still earning the same credits and meeting the same rigorous outcomes as a traditional 16-week semester.
- ✔ Take 2 classes for 8 weeks, then 2 more classes for the next 8 weeks
- ✔ More start dates so you can begin sooner
- ✔ Restart in 8 weeks or less and keep moving forward
- ✔ Earn the same credits toward your program
- ✔ Same rigor and learning outcomes

Built for real life
Many students are balancing careers, families, and community responsibilities. Elev8 with 8 is designed to create clarity, focus, and momentum—without asking you to put your life on hold.
- Focus: fewer classes at a time for deeper engagement
- Momentum: more opportunities to start throughout the year
- Resilience: if life interrupts, you can restart sooner
- Progress: keep earning credits toward your goal
How it works
Instead of managing four classes for 16 weeks, you focus on two classes for the first 8 weeks, then two classes for the next 8 weeks. You stay on track for the semester while working in a more manageable rhythm.
Example semester plan
Weeks 1–8: Course A + Course B
Weeks 9–16: Course C + Course D
What doesn’t change
- Program requirements
- Academic standards and expectations
- Credits earned toward your degree or certificate
- Faculty support and learning outcomes
"Today's learners are balancing work, family, and school. An eight-week course schedule acknowledges that reality while still maintaining academic rigor."
What Students Say About 8-Week Classes
Find your program
Explore programs offered in the Elev8 with 8 format, then connect with an advisor to build a plan that fits your goals.
Career & Technical Programs
Hands-on training with a focused schedule built to support momentum.
Explore CTE programs
University Transfer Pathways
Stay on track with the same credits and outcomes—one focused block at a time.
Explore transfer options
Advising & Planning
Get a clear, personalized plan for the next 8 weeks—and the next step after that.
Meet with advisingFinancial aid and expectations
Your course plan can be aligned with financial aid eligibility and your personal schedule. Advising can help you choose the right load for each 8-week block.
Financial aid support
Have questions about enrollment status, credits, or aid timing? We’ll help you understand what applies to your plan.
Workload expectations
8-week courses move at a steady pace. With fewer simultaneous classes, many students find it beneficial to stay organized and engaged.
Talk to an advisor
Get a plan that fits your goals and your life. We’ll help you choose the right courses for your next 8-week block and keep you moving toward completion.
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