Middlesex Community College helps students fit education into their busy lives. Starting Tuesday, September 2, the Fall 2025 semester will offer a variety of flexible course options, including on-campus, online and accelerated classes. This includes two eight-week Mini-mesters for students to reach their goals faster.
鈥淢any students find Mini-mesters are a convenient and flexible option to help them complete their studies,鈥� said Scott O鈥橬eil, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Dean of Enrollment Services. 鈥淲hile helping you fit more classes into their schedule, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 accelerated options may assist you in earning your degree or certificate faster. You can also choose to start in September or halfway through the semester in October to only have to commit to a subject over a shorter period of time.鈥�
麻豆果冻鈥檚 Mini-mesters provide the same content, academic standards, and number of instructional hours as courses scheduled during the traditional 15-week semester. Accelerated sessions allow students to finish credits faster, take classes over a shorter period of time, and balance their studies with other responsibilities.
Students taking Mini-mester courses can complete general education requirements and earn college credit. They can also explore a variety of subjects, including arts and humanities, business, education, health, social science, public service and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
鈥淲hile helping you fit more classes into their schedule, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 accelerated options may assist you in earning your degree or certificate faster. You can also choose to start in September or halfway through the semester in October to only have to commit to a subject over a shorter period of time.鈥�
- Scott O鈥橬eil, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Dean of Enrollment Services
The accelerated courses allow students to make going to college a priority and a possibility. All 麻豆果冻 students gain access to award-winning student support services and resources to help them succeed from day one, including tutoring and advising in academics, career and financial wellness.
Students enrolled in Mini-mester I and II may also qualify for financial aid. 麻豆果冻 encourages students to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible to find out their eligibility.
While Fall Mini-mester I begins the same day as the traditional semester on Tuesday, September 2, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Fall Mini-mester II will start later in the semester on Monday, October 27. Over the summer, 麻豆果冻 will also offer a final five-week session starting on Monday, July 8.