Earn 3 Credits Online in Just 4 Weeks
The Intersession offers an opportunity to take a college course in a compressed timeframe at a greatly reduced cost. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are subject matter experts.
For convenience and flexibility, courses are offered 100% online in either asynchronous format (study on your own schedule) or hybrid online (some synchronous online meeting times).
Mitchell offers two Intersessions: Winter (December–January) and Summer (May-June). Students can earn up to 6 additional credits (3 credits per session). To ensure successful completion, due to the rigor of the coursework, students may only take one course per session.
- Get ahead. Accelerate your degree, explore an interest, or catch up to graduate on time
- Complete a course quickly and conveniently — online and on your own time
- Easy-to-use Moodle learning platform*
- Save money! Mitchell College offers the lowest Intersession tuition of any 4-year college or university in the state of Connecticut.
* Moodle is the world’s most used open-source learning management system (LMS). Students have free, unlimited access to tech support for their coursework during the Intersession.
NEW STUDENTS
Intersession courses are open to the public. Those who are not already enrolled at either Mitchell College or Thames at Mitchell will complete a short enrollment process as part of their course registration to earn credit for their coursework.
MITCHELL AND THAMES STUDENTS
Mitchell students and Thames at Mitchell students should discuss their choice of class with an Academic Advisor before registering online. Advisors will help choose the right course to meet your needs and goals.
Intersession Costs
$990 for 3 credit course.
$660 for a 2 credit course.
Academic Support: $585 per course**
*Mitchell College students who are on a financial hold must pay all back balances before registering for a course.
**Bentsen Learning Center support is available during the session to students who are currently enrolled in the BLC program.
Important Dates
WINTER SESSION 2026-27
Session Dates: December 16 – January 15
Registration Opens: November 2
Registration Closes at the conclusion of Add/Drop: December 18 at 5:00pm
Payment Deadline: Payment due when registering
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: January 14
SUMMER SESSION 2027
Session Dates: May 12 – June 11
Registration Opens: March 29
Registration Closes at the conclusion of Add/Drop: May 14 at 5:00pm
Payment Deadline: Payment due when registering
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: June 10
QUESTIONS?
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Credits | Faculty | Mode of Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI141 | Citizen Scientist | Curious about the world around you? Like to ask questions and get answers? You can be a Citizen Scientist! By exploring relatable, everyday questions through hand-on experiences, this course introduces the student to the basis concelpts of science around them, including matter, compunds and chemical reactions, cellular function, human metabolism, human health, human use of daily household products and community/environmental scientific issues. The relationship between biology, chemistry, physics, human physiology and everyday life are emphasized. | 3 | Dr. Crystal Sparks | Online/ Asynchronous |
| CJ199 | Sp. Topics: The Invisible Trade of Human Beings: Unmasking Global Human Trafficking Networks | Venture behind the headlines into the dark world of human trafficking—a $150 billion criminal enterprise hidden in plain sight. This course strips away sanitized narratives to reveal the raw reality of modern slavery through the lenses of criminology, international law, and political economy. You'll decode actual trafficking cases through documentaries as well as texts—victim interviews, and digital trails—as you learn to track the money, power, and exploitation driving this global crime. What makes someone vulnerable? How do traffickers evade justice across borders? Why do some anti-trafficking efforts fail spectacularly? This course challenges conventional narratives by exploring trafficking's intersection with migration, labor exploitation, and gender dynamics within the broader context of transnational organized crime networks. | 3 | Dr. Sarbjeet Kaur | Online/ Asynchronous |
| CW101 | Writing for College and Beyond | This course introduces students to the writing, reading, research, and critical thinking skills necessary for success in college and life. Assignments will emphasize composition processes, writing for different genres, reading and responding critically, and the conventions of formal written English. NOTE: A minimum grade of C (74%) is required to meet graduation requirements and to enroll in CW102. | 3 | Megan Swanson | Online/ Asynchronous |
| HD108 | Lifespan Development | This course explores the nature of human growth and development from the very beginnings of life to its culmination. Attention is focused on lifespan developmental issues and themes, research methods, genetics, prenatal development, infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying and death. The interrelatedness of physical, cognitive, personality, and social developments within each life stage is emphasized, as well as how major theories of human development guide researchers in the field today. | 3 | Jennifer Sweitzer | Online/ Asynchronous |
| MA104 | Financial Literacy | Financial Literacy helps students understand math that affects everyday life and is important for navigating the world of work and adult life. Topics include student loans and personal finance; calculating interest to understand credit cards, debt, and investing; budgeting; risk management and insurance; employee benefits and saving for retirement. The course also touches on measuring (planning spaces) probability (ways to determine the chance and odds of calculations), and how data are used (evaluating charts, graphs, and statistics you might see in news reports and advertising). By the end of the class students should be prepared to take charge of personal finances and to think critically about math-related information. | 3 | Dr. James Patsalides | Online/ Asynchronous |
| NR201 | Fundamentals Knowledge/Scholarship for Nursing Discipline | This course introduces students to the role of the BSN-prepared nurse, which includes nursing theory, history, and current variables which impact the nursing profession. | 2 | Randi Margolis | Hybrid |
| NR205 | Health Assessment Reduction of Risk Lecture | This course focuses on health assessment skills that include obtaining a client history, vital signs, documentation, and a head-to-toe assessment for the purpose of reducing the likelihood that clients will develop or exacerbate health problems. | 2 | Randi Margolis | Hybrid |
| NR207 | Basic Care and Comfort Skills Lab | Didactic instruction about the importance of comfort and the performance of activities of daily living. | 3 | Randi Margolis | Hybrid |
| SO199 | Sp. Topics: Sociology of Nickelodeon | In the United States, a child’s first understanding of American society often derives from the cartoon television shows they watch. Specifically, many cartoons often tackle complex issues through “kid-friendly” storylines. In this course, students will analyze prominent sociological issues (imperialism, class inequality, religious inclusivity, xenophobia, trauma, etc.) from select Nickelodeon cartoon episodes. Moreover, students will examine how moral storytelling might impact a child’s understanding of diversity, hardship, and belonging. | 3 | Dr. Tim Daty | Online/ Asynchronous |
