Accelerated Courses

These are 4-week versions of our existing Guided Study courses. They are designed for undergraduate students who already have some familiarity with the subject matter and want to progress quickly.

Accelerated courses require the same amount of work in each course as online and Guided Study courses. Per TESU’s Credit Hour Policy, please expect to spend 48 hours per week for each three (3) credit accelerated course. Students who have previous knowledge or experience in the subject of the course may be more comfortable in the Accelerated Courses.

We offer three consecutive four (4)-week sessions within every 12-week term.

Any undergraduate student can elect to take these courses.

By taking one course in every four (4)-week session, you can earn up to 36 credits (12 courses) per year. You can take more though, up to 16 credits in any 12-week period, usually under one term.

No. Accelerated courses do not have individual assignment due dates or late-penalty policies. Your grade is based on whatever coursework and exams you submit by the end of the four (4)-week session. However, to show "academic engagement" and remain eligible for financial aid, you must complete at least Module 1 by the end of the second week of the session.

We offer a no-cost eight (8)-week course extension upon request. Unlike other formats, you do not need a mentor's certification or a requirement to have 50% of the work completed to ask for this extension.

Yes! You can mix four (4)-week, 12-week, and (for Bachelor’s to Master’s or Nursing students) 8-week graduate courses all in one term.

Grades are released within 9 days after the end of each session.

You can take advantage of the Full-time Flat Rate Tuition without needing to take 9 credits all at once. Instead, you can spread those 9+ credits across the three consecutive four (4)-week sessions.

Yes, federal and state Financial Aid can be used for these courses. To remain eligible and show "academic engagement," you must complete at least Module 1 by the end of the second week of the session.

Unless you are paying the full-time flat rate (which is due before the term starts), tuition for individual accelerated courses is not due until right before the specific four (4)-week session begins.

• 100% refund if dropped before Session Day 1.
• 50% refund if dropped before Session Day 7.

Several popular programs are designed to be completed using only accelerated courses:

• BA in Liberal Studies (General, Computer Science, or Humanities concentrations)
• BS in General Management
• AA in General Studies
• AS in Business Management or Computer Science
• AAS in Construction and Facility Support
  
  

In Self-Service, use the filter to search for a specific term, then under Course Type, filter for Accelerated Session 1, Accelerated Session 2 and Accelerated 3. You will find the Accelerated sections listed with a section code of AC, as opposed to OL for online, NU for Nursing or GS for Guided Study.

Yes. You can add or drop courses for future four (4)-week sessions while the overall term is still ongoing, right up until the day the specific session starts. There is no late registration fee for these courses.

Yes, the Accelerated Courses do count toward your residency requirement of 15 credits for traditional or nursing students and 12/24 for active military students.

Absolutely. Admitted bachelor’s students can earn up to 12 graduate credits to apply toward both their Bachelor’s and a future Master’s degree. For example, BS in General Management students can take graduate courses toward an MBA, M.S. in Management, or M.S. in Healthcare Management. Speak to your advisor to plan this out.