8-week Advantage
"Stay focused, keep your momentum, and move forward with confidence."
Why the 8-Week Advantage Works
Approach the college experience in a way that works for you.
Starting in the fall of 2026, JCC will move from a majority 16-week class model to a majority 8-week class schedule to help you stay motivated, moving, and on the fast track to success.
Applications are being accepted now for Spring and Fall 2026
How It Works
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Flexibility: Build a schedule that works with your responsibilities, so you can stay in control and keep your college journey moving forward.
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Momentum: Complete a full course in just 8 weeks, get timely feedback to improve, and keep your motivation high.
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On Track: 8-week courses don’t shorten the time it takes to earn your degree, but they do help you stay on schedule to graduate on time. By completing classes more often, you’ll have more chances to finish the courses you need—without delaying graduation.
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Simple Planning: You’ll plan and pay for college the same way you would in a traditional semester—no surprises and no extra steps.
Support Resources
Your schedule may be different, but your support network stays the same—strong and ready to help you succeed.
- Tutoring
- Academic Advising
- Career Services
- Wellness and Counseling Support
- And so much more!
Your Journey to Success
Stay focused. Stay on track. Connect with your success coach to get the details, or visit the Student Success Center in the Tart Building on the Main Campus.
