Elev8 with 8

Focused learning. Flexible momentum.

Take two classes at a time instead of four—while still completing a full semester’s worth of credits in the same overall timeframe. This is not about compressing education; it’s a student-focused design built for real life.

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Same academic standards. Same learning outcomes. More opportunities to start, pause, and restart without losing momentum.

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Elev8 with 8 student experience

What is Elev8 with 8?

Elev8 with 8 is an evolution in how we serve today’s students. By transitioning to predominately 8-week courses, students can focus on fewer classes at a time while still earning the same credits and meeting the same rigorous outcomes as a traditional 16-week semester.

Traditional 16-week format compared with Elev8 with 8 format
Traditional 16-week semester Elev8 with 8
Typically 4 classes across 16 weeks 2 classes for 8 weeks, then 2 more classes for the next 8 weeks
Fewer start points each year More start dates so you can begin sooner
If life interrupts, you may wait longer to restart Restart in 8 weeks or less and keep moving forward
Earn credits toward your program Earn the same credits toward your program
Rigorous learning outcomes Same rigor and learning outcomes
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Built for real life

Many students are balancing careers, families, and community responsibilities. Elev8 with 8 is designed to create clarity, focus, and momentum—without asking you to put your life on hold.

  • Focus: fewer classes at a time for deeper engagement
  • Momentum: more opportunities to start throughout the year
  • Resilience: if life interrupts, you can restart sooner
  • Progress: keep earning credits toward your goal

How it works

Instead of managing four classes for 16 weeks, you focus on two classes for the first 8 weeks, then two classes for the next 8 weeks. You stay on track for the semester while working in a more manageable rhythm.

Example semester plan

Weeks 1–8: Course A + Course B

Weeks 9–16: Course C + Course D

What doesn’t change

  • Program requirements
  • Academic standards and expectations
  • Credits earned toward your degree or certificate
  • Faculty support and learning outcomes

What is Elev8 with 8

A short 30 second explainer video can help you visualize how 8-week blocks fit together and how start dates work.

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Upcoming start dates

Elev8 with 8 includes multiple start points each year so you can begin classes when you’re ready.

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Find your program

Explore programs offered in the Elev8 with 8 format, then connect with an advisor to build a plan that fits your goals.

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Career & Technical Programs

Hands-on training with a focused schedule built to support momentum.

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University Transfer Pathways

Stay on track with the same credits and outcomes—one focused block at a time.

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Advising & Planning

Get a clear, personalized plan for the next 8 weeks—and the next step after that.

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Academic quality you can trust

Elev8 with 8 is not a shortcut. Courses maintain rigorous outcomes, expectations, and faculty support. The structure is redesigned to help students focus and persist—without lowering standards.

Same outcomes

Learning objectives and course outcomes remain aligned with program and institutional expectations.

Designed for success

Fewer simultaneous courses can reduce overload and increase clarity, helping students sustain progress.

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Financial aid and expectations

Your course plan can be aligned with financial aid eligibility and your personal schedule. Advising can help you choose the right load for each 8-week block.

Financial aid support

Have questions about enrollment status, credits, or aid timing? We’ll help you understand what applies to your plan. Visit Financial Aid.

Workload expectations

8-week courses move at a steady pace. With fewer simultaneous classes, many students find it beneficial to stay organized and engaged.

Talk to an advisor

Get a plan that fits your goals and your life. We’ll help you choose the right courses for your next 8-week block and keep you moving toward completion.

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