VGCC offers online four-week classes over holidays

Students can “spring forward” before the spring 2017 semester begins at Vance-Granville Community College, thanks to a new four-week course format being offered for the first time.

The four-week mini-term starts on Monday, Dec. 19, and ends on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The courses on this schedule are Principles of Microeconomics ( ECO 251 ), Personal Health/Wellness ( HEA 110 ), Critical Thinking ( HUM 115 ), Music Appreciation ( MUS 110 ) and American Government ( POL 120 ). All five are offered completely online .

Registration for these classes is currently underway, and will close on Dec. 15, which is also the deadline to pay tuition and fees.

“With ‘Spring Forward,’ students can accelerate their education in a fast-paced period of study,” said Jeffrey Allen, VGCC’s dean of enrollment and outreach. “We are excited about this new format, because it will allow us to meet the needs of our diverse learning community.” He added, “Spring Forward students will be able to earn credit in a four-week mini-term, allowing them the opportunity to quickly make progress toward a degree.”

Not only current VGCC students, but also new students, including students at four-year universities, are welcome to enroll. All the courses on the schedule transfer to most North Carolina colleges and universities, but students are encouraged to check with their four-year school of choice before registering. New students will need to complete a VGCC application for admission first.

Financial aid is available for qualified students. For more information, contact the VGCC Financial Aid Office at fao@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3280.

For registration information, visit the Student Learning & Success Center on any VGCC campus or call (252) 738-3330.

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