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Short Semester, Big Impact
Reach your academic and career goals faster with a short semester class at ACC. These 8-week, 12-week, and 14-week sessions offer the same high-level education as a traditional semester, and let you rack up credits much more quickly.
- Get full-time financial aid benefits: If you carry 12-credits during the semester, you remain eligible for full-time benefits, even if you take short-semester classes.
- Find the Austin Community College course schedule that works for you. Mix and match mini-semester courses with traditional semester classes.
- Start classes in the winter and spring, and stay on track or get a jump on your degree requirements.
- ACC offers online, in-person, and hybrid classes. Find what suits your schedule.
- Keep up the pace with ACC’s free tutoring, coaching, advising, and more.
ACC mini-semester classes are fast, flexible, and affordable. We have a class and degree program for every student. Explore session start dates and view classes below.
Faster
Short semester classes allow you to learn more in less time.
Flexible
Take online or in-person classes in a variety of subjects.
Affordable
Classes cost 80% less than at other area colleges and universities.
Degrees and Classes
Find degree plans and classes for transfer or career preparation.
Find Classes
See which classes are available for the sessions below. View Spring Schedule
Spring 2024
| SESSION LENGTH | START DATE | View Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Weeks & 1st 8-Weeks | Jan 16 | 16-Week | 1st 8-Week |
| 14-Weeks | Jan 29 | 14-Week |
| 12-Weeks | Feb 12 | 12-Week |
| 2nd 8-Weeks | Mar 18 | 2nd 8-Week |
Questions?
We’re ready to help!
Contact ACC’s recruitment team for 1-on-1 assistance. We can help with admission steps, financial aid information, career and university transfer planning, and more.