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YOUR GUIDE TO THE YOUR GUIDE TO THE
8 8 WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
JCC is transitioning from a majority 16-week class model to a
JCC is transitioning from a majority 16-week class model to a majority 8-week class schedule in the fall of 2026 majority 8-week class schedule in the fall of 2026 WHAT’SCHANGING? WHAT’SCHANGING?
Fewer courses at a time = better focus and success WHAT’SINITFORYOU? WHAT’SINITFORYOU?
More opportunities to define your educational journey
More opportunities to define your educational journey
Data shows students perform as well or better in 8-week courses
Data shows students perform as well or better in 8-week courses
Fewer courses at a time = better focus and success
WILLITCOSTMORE? WILLITCOSTMORE?
Tuition,fees,and financial aid stay the same Tuition,fees,and financial aid stay the same WILLMYCLASSESBEHARDER? WILLMYCLASSESBEHARDER?
No!You’llcoverallthematerialyouneedtosucceed No!You’llcoverallthematerialyouneedtosucceed
Focuson2–3classespersessioninsteadof4–6 Focuson2–3classespersessioninsteadof4–6 Accesstotutoring,advising,andresourceseverystepoftheway Accesstotutoring,advising,andresourceseverystepoftheway
WILLMYCREDITSBETHESAME? WILLMYCREDITSBETHESAME?
Yes! Credits earned in 8-week classes are the same as 16-week classes Yes! Credits earned in 8-week classes are the same as 16-week classes WHATWILLMYSCHEDULELOOKLIKE? WHATWILLMYSCHEDULELOOKLIKE?
Fall & Spring:Take 2–3 classes in the first 8 weeks (Session I),
Fall & Spring:Take 2–3 classes in the first 8 weeks (Session I), then another 2–3 in the second 8 weeks (Session II) then another 2–3 in the second 8 weeks (Session II) Summer: 8-week classes are already available Summer: 8-week classes are already available
WHATSHOULDIDONEXT? WHATSHOULDIDONEXT?
Register early to get the classes you want Register early to get the classes you want
Meet with your advisor to plan your next semester
Meet with your advisor to plan your next semester
Ask questions! Faculty and staff are here to help you succeed
Ask questions! Faculty and staff are here to help you succeed
SU GUÍA PARA EL SU GUÍA PARA EL
8 8 VENTAJA
DE SSEMANA EMANA
¿QUÉ ESTÁ CAMBIANDO? ¿QUÉ ESTÁ CAMBIANDO?
JCC está haciendo la transición de un modelo de clases mayoritariamente de JCC está haciendo la transición de un modelo de clases mayoritariamente de 16 semanas a un programa de clases mayoritariamente de 8 semanas en el 16 semanas a un programa de clases mayoritariamente de 8 semanas en el otoño de 2026. otoño de 2026.
¿QUÉ HAY EN ESTO PARA USTED?
¿QUÉ HAY EN ESTO PARA USTED?
Más oportunidades para definir tu trayectoria educativa. Los datos muestran que
Más oportunidades para definir tu trayectoria educativa. Los datos muestran que los estudiantes tienen un rendimiento igual o superior en cursos de 8 semanas. los estudiantes tienen un rendimiento igual o superior en cursos de 8 semanas. Menos cursos a la vez = mejor concentración y éxito Menos cursos a la vez = mejor concentración y éxito
¿COSTARÁ MÁS? ¿COSTARÁ MÁS?
La matrícula,las tarifas y la ayuda financiera se mantienen iguales
La matrícula,las tarifas y la ayuda financiera se mantienen iguales
¿MIS CLASES SERÁN MÁS DIFÍCILES? ¿MIS CLASES SERÁN MÁS DIFÍCILES?
¡No! Cubrirás todo el material que necesitas para tener éxito.
¡No! Cubrirás todo el material que necesitas para tener éxito.
Concéntrese en 2 o 3 clases por sesión en lugar de 4 o 6.
Concéntrese en 2 o 3 clases por sesión en lugar de 4 o 6.
Acceso a tutoría,asesoramiento y recursos en cada paso del camino.
Acceso a tutoría,asesoramiento y recursos en cada paso del camino.
¿MIS CRÉDITOS SERÁN LOS MISMOS?
¿MIS CRÉDITOS SERÁN LOS MISMOS?
¡Sí! Los créditos obtenidos en clases de 8 semanas son los mismos que en ¡Sí! Los créditos obtenidos en clases de 8 semanas son los mismos que en clases de 16 semanas. clases de 16 semanas.
¿¿CÓMOSERÁMIHORARIO? CÓMOSERÁMIHORARIO?
Otoño y primavera: tome de 2 a 3 clases en las primeras 8 semanas (Sesión I),luego
Otoño y primavera: tome de 2 a 3 clases en las primeras 8 semanas (Sesión I),luego otras 2 a 3 en las segundas 8 semanas (Sesión II) otras 2 a 3 en las segundas 8 semanas (Sesión II)
Verano:Ya están disponibles clases de 8 semanas
Verano:Ya están disponibles clases de 8 semanas
¿QUÉ DEBO HACER A CONTINUACIÓN? ¿QUÉ DEBO HACER A CONTINUACIÓN?
Regístrate temprano para obtener las clases que deseas.
Regístrate temprano para obtener las clases que deseas.
Reúnete con tu asesor para planificar tu próximo semestre. Reúnete con tu asesor para planificar tu próximo semestre.
¡Haz preguntas! El profesorado y el personal están aquí para ayudarte a tener éxito. ¡Haz preguntas! El profesorado y el personal están aquí para ayudarte a tener éxito.
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WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A20100 Summer 3 CIS 110 Session I Credits
Total: 3
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.)
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.)
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A25210 Summer Session I Credits
Total: 3 3 WEB 225
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE AIR CONDITIONING,
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A35100 Summer
Total: 3 3
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE AIR CONDITIONING,
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 2 (CONT.) A35100
Summer Session I Credits
Total: 3 3
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
ASSOCIATE GENERAL EDUCATION PRE-NURSING
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A10300N
Summer Session I
Credits
Total: 3 3 PSY 241
8 8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
ASSOCIATE GENERAL EDUCATION PRE-RESPIRATORY THERAPY
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.)
A10300RT
Summer
Session I Credits
COM 110 or 120
Total: 3 3
8 8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A45110
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A45270
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A45400
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A60460 Summer Session I Credits
Total: 2 2 WLD 112
WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A55240
Summer
Session I
Credits
Total: 3 3
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WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE P R O G R A M A r e a o f S t u d y
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.)
8WEEK WEEK ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME | YEAR 1 (CONT.) A55150 Summer
Total: 3 3 ENG 111