✅ Higher Success Rates

• Increased focus and improved retention of material.
• Students pass classes at a higher rate.
• Reduced mental overload and fatigue by focusing on fewer classes at a time.

✅ Faster Completion Time

• Complete more classes each semester—ideal for part-time students.
• Example: Taking 2 classes per session = 4 classes per semester, reducing time to graduation. 
• Part-time students can achieve full-time status by taking two courses per 8-week session, allowing them to maximize their financial aid.

✅ Greater Flexibility

• Easier to balance work, family and other commitments.
• More frequent enrollment opportunities—no need to wait an entire semester to re-enroll.
• More chances to recover from setbacks like dropping a course.

8-week courses are designed to help students stay motivated, succeed academically, and graduate faster!

8-week courses move at a faster pace, with faculty covering material from day one—so students should be ready to participate immediately. Assignments or exams may be scheduled within the first two weeks, leaving no time for procrastination. Additionally, a portion of the coursework will be completed online, requiring students to dedicate time outside of class for homework, quizzes and other activities each week.

To ensure academic success and manageable coursework, students are allowed to take a maximum of 9 credit hours (or three classes) per 8-week term. Taking more than the maximum number of courses may impact academic performance due to the accelerated nature of the term. Students should carefully consider their time commitments before enrolling in the maximum course load.

Registration for 2025 Summer and Fall classes begins April 7.

Summer classes begin June 9 and July 14.

Fall classes begin Aug. 18.

For more information about enrolling at Galveston College or registering for classes, email [email protected], or call 409-944-4242.

Register for classes here.