Is an accelerated class a good fit for me?

Your unique goals and scheduling preferences determine whether an accelerated class is a good fit. 4-week classes can be a great way to complete required courses, fast-track degree completion, and enhance funding and scheduling opportunities. Because the fast pace of these courses can be challenging, we encourage you to explore your best options with your advisor, success coach, or military education coordinator before enrolling.

How do I sign up for accelerated session classes?

Due to the enhanced expectations of a 4-week class, we encourage you to contact your advisor, success coach, or military education coordinator at studentsfirst@umgc.edu or 800-888-8682 to discuss your best scheduling options beforehand. Overseas students can also contact their local Asia or Europe representative. If you are confident that an accelerated course is a good fit, you can also self-enroll through your student portal.

Do 4-week courses cost the same as an 8-week 3-credit course?

Yes, as tuition is based on the credit hours of a course, the cost of a 3-credit course is the same, regardless of length.

How long do I have to pay my tuition balance before I am dropped from the 4-week course?

You may be disenrolled for non-payment if your balance is greater than $250 on the Wednesday following the course start.

What are the payment deadlines?

Payment deadlines are the same as all other courses.

What are the refund periods for withdrawal?

Tuition Refunds upon dropping a 4-week course are: 100% - Drop initiated through calendar day 4 75% - Withdrawal initiated on calendar day 5 50% - Withdrawal on calendar day 6 to 9 0% - Withdrawal initiated on or after calendar day 10

Can I receive financial aid for a 4-week course?

Yes, as long as you qualify and maintain eligibility, financial aid can be used to help pay the tuition of a 4-week course.

Can I use military tuition assistance or veterans benefits for a 4-week course?

Yes, as long as all other eligibility criteria is met, military TA and veterans benefits can be applied to the cost.

Summer Accelerated 4-Week Sessions

Q: Is an accelerated 4-week course less work than an 8-week course?

No. While 4-week courses move at a faster pace, the course requirements, assignment workload, and expectations remain the same. You will be doing the same amount of work in four weeks that you would otherwise do in 8 weeks.

Q: How many classes can I take during an accelerated session?

UMGC wants to make sure students are set up to succeed. 4-week sessions move at a challenging pace, so students should only register for 3 credits during each accelerated session and avoid overlapping 8-week courses. However, many 4-week courses can be taken back-to-back, providing the opportunity to advance degree requirements at a quicker pace.

Accelerate Your Academic Progress!

University of Maryland Global Campus offers conveniently timed accelerated sessions for select online undergraduate courses. Accelerated courses may allow you to take advantage of your financial aid, military Tuition Assistance, and VA benefits and reach your degree faster by completing crucial courses in only four weeks instead of the standard eight-week sessions.

What is a Four-Week Accelerated Course?

UMGC's four-week courses move at a faster pace while the course requirements, assignment workload, and expectations remain the same. You will be doing the same amount of work in four weeks that you would otherwise do in eight weeks. To make sure you are set up to succeed, we recommend that you only register for 3 credits (one course) during each accelerated session and avoid overlapping those with any other course.

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Accelerated 4-Week Courses Offered

These courses cover the same material as 8-week classes, but in half the time. Expect a faster pace and an intensive, rewarding learning experience:

(3 Credits, ENGL 103)
(3 Credits, ARTH 204)
(3 Credits, BEHS 103)
(3 Credits, BMGT 110)
(3 Credits, BMGT 250)
(3 Credits, BMGT 364)
(3 Credits, BMGT 365)
(3 Credits, BMGT 484)
(3 Credits, BMGT 487)
(3 Credits, BMGT 488)
(3 Credits, CCJS 100)
(3 Credits, CMIT 320)
(3 Credits, CMIT 380)

(3 Credits, CMST 301)
(3 Credits, CSIA 300)
(3 Credits, HMGT 495)
(3 Credits, HRMN 202)
(3 Credits, HRMN 367)
(3 Credits, IFSM 201)
(3 Credits, MATH 105)
(3 Credits, MATH 107)
(3 Credits, MRKT 210)
(3 Credits, PACE 111M)*
(3 Credits, PMAN 634)
(3 Credits, SPCH 100)*

Standard 4-Week Courses Offered

These standard courses are normally offered in four-week sessions at UMGC and are not condensed.

(1 Credit, BIOL 398J)
(1 Credit, BIOL 398L)
(1 Credit, BIOL 398N)
(1 Credit, BIOL 398P)
(1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
(1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
(1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
(1 Credit, CAPL 398A)

(1 Credit, CMST 100B)
(1 Credit, CMST 100D)
(1 Credit, CMST 100F)
(1 Credit, CMST 100G)
(1 Credit, LGST 314)
(1 Credit, LIBS 150)
(3 Credits, PACE 100)*

* Eligibility requirements may apply. Contact your advisor, success coach, or military education coordinator for enrollment support. Overseas students can also contact their local Asia or Europe representative.

Get Started & Enroll in a Summer Accelerated Course

Contact your advisor, success coach, or military education coordinator to discuss if the summer accelerated session is a good fit for you and to confirm your eligibility, discuss course options, and register for courses. You cannot self-register for these course sessions.

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