MCC’s Accelerated Course Options Make Getting a Degree Easier

“For so many of our students, time matters,” said Arlene Rodríguez, Middlesex Community College’s Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs.

Education is just a part of a student’s life, who come to Middlesex with job, family and personal responsibilities. MCC’s Mini-mesters are designed to maximize students’ time and efforts, helping them finish their courses and reach their goals faster.

“Students need options that work for them, whether that means choosing from on campus, online or hybrid courses, taking advantage of our student support services, or working with advisors to develop their future plans,” Provost Rodríguez said. “Taking classes in our two Spring 2022 accelerated Mini-mester sessions is another way for students to fit education into their lives.”

With Mini-mesters, students can commit to school without it feeling like they are taking on too many more responsibilities. Whether earning credit to transfer to a four-year college or enter the workforce, Middlesex also saves students thousands of dollars on tuition.

In eight-weeks, students get the same content, academic standards and number of instructional hours as courses scheduled in the traditional 15-week semester. This allows them to complete general requirements and earn credits in a variety of subjects – from English to history, and social science to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – and provides an opportunity to explore different subjects and areas of interest.

Students studying during MCC’s Spring 2022 semester – including both Mini-mesters – may be eligible to qualify for financial aid. The college encourages students to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) because they often quality for more than they think. Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/financialaid/ for more information.

Please note that Middlesex requires all students to be vaccinated in order to come to campus, as of January 2022. Students who are unvaccinated can still choose to take online classes and access online resources and student support services.

MCC’s on campus, online and hybrid courses come with award-winning student support services and resources. The Spring semester begins on Monday, January 24, including MCC’s Mini-mester I. Mini-mester II starts later in the semester on Monday, March 28.For more information and to register for classes, visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/registration/ or call 1-800-818-3434.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven leader in education for more than 50 years. Middlesex puts the student first. Meeting each learner where they are, MCC provides them with a safe, welcoming and engaging place to learn. Offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – Middlesex features flexible course formats and a variety of award-winning student support services and resources. Student success starts at MCC!