A full-time experience at a part-time pace.
Benefits
RCC’s new initiative, “My Courses – My Way,” is specifically designed to meet the needs of busy students who may be balancing school with work, family obligations and the other demands of life. It is designed for students who want to take and focus on one course at a time, but still be enrolled full-time. Students can enroll at any point in the semester when a “My Way” course is beginning, providing them even more flexibility. It’s also for part-time or visiting students who prefer to take courses in an accelerated format.
Options
The School of Business and Professional Studies is offering five online courses in a three-week format during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.
- The online courses are all “asynchronous” meaning that there are no standard, routine course meeting times.
- The courses will run consecutively, allowing students to take a full-course load throughout the semester.
- The program also allows students to enroll in any of the three-week courses and also enroll in full-semester and/or 7-week flex start courses simultaneously.
“My Courses – My Way” gives students another course-format option to best meet their needs and accommodate their busy schedules.
Spring 2024 Course Offerings
Session | Title | Credits | Dates |
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Accelerated Session 1 | Introduction to the School of Business and Professional Studies | 1 | January 20 – February 11 |
Accelerated Session 2 | Business Communication | 3 | February 12 – March 3 |
Accelerated Session 3 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | March 4 – 31 |
Accelerated Session 4 | Business Ethics | 3 | April 1 – 21 |
Accelerated Session 5 | Microeconomics | 3 | April 22 – May 14 |
Fall 2024 Course Offerings
Session | Title | Credits | Dates |
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Accelerated Session 2 | Principles of International Business | 3 | September 23 – October 13 |
Accelerated Session 3 | Macroeconomics | 3 | October 14 – November 3 |
Accelerated Session 4 | Microeconomics | 3 | November 4 – 24 |
Accelerated Session 5 | Introduction to the School of Business and Professional Studies | 1 | December 2 – 22 |
Accelerated Session 5 | Principles of Finance | 3 | December 2 – 22 |
Accelerated Session Academic Calendar
Spring 2024
Date | Importance |
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Friday, January 19 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 1 Classes |
Saturday, January 20 | Accelerated Session 1 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 1 |
Friday, January 26 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 1 Classes |
Thursday, February 1 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Accelerated Session 1 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Accelerated Session 1 Classes |
Monday, February 5 | Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 1 |
Sunday, February 11 | Accelerated Session 1 Classes End |
Wednesday, February 14 | Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 1 Classes |
Date | Importance |
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Sunday, February 11 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 2 Classes |
Monday, February 12 | Lincoln’s Birthday Observed – Classes in Session, Offices Open Accelerated Session 2 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 2 |
Sunday, February 18 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 2 Classes |
Monday, February 19 | Presidents’ Day – No Classes, College Closed |
Sunday, February 25 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Accelerated Session 2 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Accelerated Session 2 Classes |
Monday, February 26 | Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 2 Classes |
Sunday, March 3 | Accelerated Session 2 Classes End |
Wednesday, March 6 | Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 2 Classes |
Date | Importance |
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Sunday, March 3 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 3 Classes |
Monday, March 4 | Accelerated Session 3 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 3 |
Sunday, March 10 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 3 Classes |
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 | No Classes (Spring Break) Offices Open |
Wednesday, March 20 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Accelerated Session 3 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Accelerated Session 3 Classes |
Monday, March 25 | Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 3 |
Sunday, March 31 | Accelerated Session 3 Classes End |
Wednesday, April 3 | Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 3 Classes |
Date | Importance |
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Sunday, March 31 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 4 Classes |
Monday, April 1 | Accelerated Session 4 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 4 |
Sunday, April 7 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 4 Classes |
Sunday, April 14 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Accelerated Session 4 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Accelerated Session 4 Classes |
Monday, April 15 | Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 4 |
Sunday, April 21 | Accelerated Session 4 Classes End |
Wednesday, April 24 | Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 4 Classes |
Date | Importance |
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Sunday, April 21 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 5 Classes |
Monday, April 22 | Accelerated Session 5 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 5 |
Tuesday, April 23 | Passover – No Classes, Offices Open |
Sunday, April 28 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 5 Classes |
Sunday, May 5 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Accelerated Session 5 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Accelerated Session 5 Classes |
Monday, May 6 | Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 5 Classes |
Tuesday, May 14 | Accelerated Session 5 Classes End |
Friday, May 17 | Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 5 Classes |
Fall 2024
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Current Students
Current students who are interested in “My Way” courses should contact their Advisor or Student Success at 845-574-4427 or [email protected]. You can be advised online or in person. Once advised, students can register through Self-Service Banner. See Registration Instructions for more information.
New Students
Students have the option to apply as a full-time student or take just a class or two through the “My Way” program. Please see our visiting and non-matriculating student page to find out more about your options.
You may begin your enrollment in “My Way” at any time during the Fall Semester.
If you wish to seek a degree/certificate and matriculate at RCC, you should complete our online admissions application and/or contact [email protected] for more information.
If you are a visiting student and wish to study as non-matriculated student, complete the registration steps outlined here.
Financial Aid for “My Way”
“My Way” courses cost the same as standard 15-week courses. Visit the tuition page for details.
Federal and state financial aid is available for students enrolling in “My Way” courses; however, you should be aware of some important enrollment factors related to eligibility. Please see our Financial Aid Eligibility for Shortened Flex Start and Accelerated Session Courses webpage for more information. You may also contact Financial Aid at 845-574-4282 or [email protected].
How to View “My Way” Courses in Self-Service Banner
See Registration Instructions for complete registration steps.
- Go to Schedule of Classes in Self-Service Banner.
- Select the term (Fall or Spring) from the drop down list and click Continue.
- Use Part of Term to select one or more of the Accelerated Sessions and click Search.