8 Week Classes

8 Week Advantage = your college advantage

We are changing to a new academic calendar, offering more class sessions (each just eight weeks long!), so you can:

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Graduate sooner

Each semester offers (or will soon offer*) two eight-week class sessions, allowing you to earn more credits than you would in a typical semester.

Summer also offers eight-week classes – another opportunity to earn credits toward graduation!

Balance college and life

You’ll focus on only a few eight-week courses at one time, enabling you to more easily balance college with work, family, and friends.

Jump in mid-semester or in summer!

New classes begin about every eight weeks (in August, October, January, March, and June), so you have many opportunities to start (or restart) your college journey.

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Brittney

Human Resources student

I absolutely LOVED my first 8-week session! I can't wait until next semester because I can now take four classes total for fall semester, while working full-time, and not be overwhelmed. Being able to focus on two classes at once enables me to be more successful each half of the semester, but I am still able to take four total classes for the semester. Resulting in more progression towards the completion of my degree. Thank you for creating this new session!

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my program change to 8-week classes?

Two programs – Massage Therapy and Supply Chain Management – were offered as 8-Week Advantage programs as of fall 2019.

In fall of 2020, about 50% of NWTC programs will be offered in 8-week sessions. By fall of 2021, the rest of our programs (with a few exceptions) will also be offered in 8-week sessions.

Select the program name to see more details.

Programs Converting in 2020

Programs Converting in 2021

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Environmental Engineering - Waste & Water Technology Associate Degree

Architecture & Construction

Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree
Construction Management-Carpentry Associate Degree
Construction Management-Electricity Associate Degree
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Technical Diploma
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate Degree
Prototype & Design Associate Degree

Health Sciences

Dental Assistant Technical Diploma
Dental Hygienist Associate Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree
Gerontology Associate Degree
Medical Assistant Technical Diploma
Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree
Paramedic Technical Diploma
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree
Radiography Associate Degree
Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree
Surgical Technologist Technical Diploma

Human Services & Education

Human Services Associate Degree
Substance Abuse Counselor Ed Technical Diploma

Information Technology

Cisco System Administrator Technical Diploma
IT: Technology Support Specialist - IT Associate Degree
IT: Technology Support Technician - IT Technical Diploma
IT Systems Administrator Associate Degree
IT-Security Technologist Associate Degree
IT-Web Programmer Technical Diploma
Software Developer Associate Degree
Web Design Technician Technical Diploma
Web Development Associate Degree

Law, Public Safety & Security

Criminal Justice Professional Studies Associate Degree
Fire Medic Associate Degree
Fire Protection Technician Associate Degree
Fire Science Technical Diploma
Paramedic Technical Diploma

Manufacturing

Biomedical Electronics Associate Degree
CNC Machinist Technical Diploma
CNC Technician Technical Diploma
Mechanical Design Technology Associate Degree
Prototype & Design Associate Degree

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Biomedical Electronics Associate Degree
Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree
Environmental Engineering - Waste & Water Technology Associate Degree
Laboratory Science Technology Associate Degree
Mechanical Design Technology Associate Degree
Prototype & Design Associate Degree

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Automotive Technician Technical Diploma
Automotive Technology Associate Degree
Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician Technical Diploma
Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Associate Degree

Programs Converting in 2022

Law, Public Safety & Security

Emergency Medical Technician Technical Diploma

Do I need to enroll in both 8-week sessions at once?

Yes. If you are using financial aid, we especially advise that students enroll in both 8-week sessions at once. You can (and should) contact your Academic Advisor or Financial Aid Advisor if you plan to make changes to your schedule

Will Financial Aid be impacted by 8-Week Advantage?

Current Financial Aid practices will remain the same, so students will not see a change. Financial aid will still be awarded based on the number of credits you take per semester.

How will class schedules change for full-time students?

Full-time students can anticipate spreading their current semester workload across two 8-week sessions. For example, if a student typically enrolls in five classes per semester, they may have three during session one, and two during session two of that same semester.

How will class schedules change for part-time students?

Part-time students may be able to increase the number of classes they take each semester. For example, a student who currently takes two classes per semester may find that they are able to concentrate on two classes per session instead, thus completing their program faster.

How will 8-week classes impact Veterans’ Education Benefits?

Certification processing will remain the same, however rate of pursuit determinations may be different. Please contact NWTC Veteran Services for additional information veteranservices@nwtc.edu.

It's All About Student Success

At NWTC, we believe you can soar higher. Welcome to the 8-Week Advantage: changing our classes from 15 to eight weeks.

Studies show with 8-week classes, you’re more likely to succeed! It’s possible to:

Develop connections with your instructors and fellow students more quickly because you're spending more time together in a shorter time frame.
Graduate sooner since you can complete more credits each semester!

Questions?

Call or text us at 920-498-5444, or email start@nwtc.edu.

8 Week Classes

Graduate sooner

Balance college and life

Jump in mid-semester or in summer!

Brittney

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my program change to 8-week classes?

Programs Converting in 2020

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Business

Digital Arts

Energy

Health Sciences

Hospitality

Human Services & Education

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety & Security

Manufacturing

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Programs Converting in 2021

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Health Sciences

Human Services & Education

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety & Security

Manufacturing

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Programs Converting in 2022

Law, Public Safety & Security

Do I need to enroll in both 8-week sessions at once?

Will Financial Aid be impacted by 8-Week Advantage?

How will class schedules change for full-time students?

How will class schedules change for part-time students?

How will 8-week classes impact Veterans’ Education Benefits?

It's All About Student Success

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