My Courses – My Way

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.

Fall 2024 Course Offerings

SessionTitleCreditsDates
Accelerated Session 2Principles of International Business3September 23 – October 13
Accelerated Session 3Macroeconomics3October 14 – November 3
Accelerated Session 4Microeconomics3November 4 – 24
Accelerated Session 5Principles of Finance3December 2 – 22

Accelerated Session Academic Calendar

Fall 2024

Fall 2024 Accelerated Session 1: September 3 – September 22
DateImportance
Monday, September 2
  • Labor Day – Campus Closed
  • Last day for 100% Tuition Refund Accelerated Session 1 Classes
Tuesday, September 3
  • Accelerated Session 1 Classes Begin
  • Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 1
Monday, September 9
  • Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 1 Classes
Sunday, September 15
  • 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, September 16
  • Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 1
Sunday, September 22
  • Accelerated Session 1 Class End
Wednesday, September 25
  • Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 1 Classes
Fall 2024 Accelerated Session 2: September 23 – October 13
DateImportance
Sunday, September 22
  • Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 2 Classes
Monday, September 23
  • Accelerated Session 2 Classes Begin
  • Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 2
Sunday, September 29
  • Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 2 Classes
Sunday, October 6
  • 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, October 7
  • Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 2
Sunday, October 13
  • Accelerated Session 2 Classes End
Wednesday, October 16
  • Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 2 Classes
Fall 2024 Accelerated Session 3: October 14 – November 3
DateImportance
Sunday, October 13
  • Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 3 Classes
Monday, October 14
  • Columbus Day – Classes in session, Offices Open
  • Accelerated Session 3 Classes Begin
  • Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 3
Sunday, October 20
  • Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 3 Classes
Wednesday, October 23
  • Monday Class Schedule (Day and Evening)
Sunday, October 27
  • 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, October 28
  • Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 3
Sunday, November 3
  • Accelerated Session 3 Classes End
Wednesday, November 6
  • Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 3 Classes
Fall 2024 Accelerated Session 4: November 4 – November 24
DateImportance
Sunday, November 3
  • Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 4 Classes
Monday, November 4
  • Accelerated Session 4 Classes Begin
  • Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 4
Sunday, November 10
  • Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 4 Classes
Monday, November 11
  • Veteran’s Day – No Classes, Campus Closed
Sunday, November 17
  • Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” grade for Accelerated Session 4
  • Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Accelerated Session 4
Monday, November 18
  • Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 4
Sunday, November 24
  • Accelerated Session 4 Classes End
Wednesday, November 27
  • Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 4 Classes
Fall 2024 Accelerated Session 5: December 2 – December 22
DateImportance
Sunday, December 1
  • Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Accelerated Session 5 Classes
Monday, December 2
  • Accelerated Session 5 Classes Begin
  • Last Day to Add a Class for Accelerated Session 5
Sunday, December 8
  • Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Accelerated 5 Classes
Sunday, December 15
  • 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, December 16
  • Final Exams Begin for Accelerated Session 5 Classes
Sunday, December 22
  • Accelerated Session 5 Classes End
Friday, December 27
  • Final Grades Due for Accelerated Session 5 Classes

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.

  1. Go to Schedule of Classes in Self-Service Banner.
  2. Select the term (Fall or Spring) from the drop down list and click Continue.
  3. Use Part of Term to select one or more of the Accelerated Sessions and click Search.
    screenshot of Self-Service showing the Accelerated Sessions in the Part of Term list