Earn 3 Credits Online in Just 2 Weeks
MiniMesters offer a unique opportunity to take a college course in a compressed timeframe. Accelerate your degree, catch up on credits to graduate on time, or explore an interest outside of your area of study.
MiniMester courses are offered remotely for convenience and flexibility. Courses are offered 100% online in a live, synchronous format (at a designated time with an instructor) to provide an engaging and supported classroom experience. Classes are held Monday–Saturday.
Students can earn 3 credits per course, for up to 6 additional credits per year during the two MiniMester sessions, offered in January and May. (Due to the rigor of the coursework, students may only take one class per MiniMester session.)
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.
New Students
MiniMester courses are open to the general 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 MiniMester registration in order to earn credit for their coursework.
MiniMester Costs
Tuition: $1,500 per course* ($500 per credit, 3 credits)
Academic Support: $585 per course**
*Mitchell College students who are on a financial hold must pay all back balances before registering for a MiniMester course.
**Bentsen Learning Center support is available during the MiniMester to students who are currently enrolled in the BLC program.
All courses earn 3 credits and are offered synchronously online at the specified times.
Early Registration Discount
Early Registration Discount: $150
See below for early registration dates.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to courses already discounted for our partners and is non-refundable if student withdraws before the class starts.
MiniMester Registration
Summer (May) Session 2025
Session Dates: May 19–31
Class Days: Monday–Saturday (no classes May 26)
Early Registration Deadline: May 1
Last Day to Enroll: May 20 at noon
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: May 29
Winter (January) Session 2026
Courses will be announced in Fall 2025.
Session Dates: January 5–17
Class Days: Mondays–Saturdays, 12 Class Days
Last Day to Enroll: January 6 at noon
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: January 15
Summer (May) Session 2026
Courses will be announced in Spring 2026.
Session Dates: May 18–30
Class Days: Monday–Saturday, 12 Class Days (no classes May 25)
Early Registration Deadline: TBD
Last Day to Enroll: May 19 at noon
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: May 28
NOTE: Course times, days, and instructors are subject to change depending upon college needs. A course may be cancelled if insufficiently enrolled. Students enrolled in a course will be notified immediately upon the college decision to cancel a course.
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May 2025 MiniMester Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Course Description | Instructor | Class Time |
| BI147 | Science of Your Campus | Explore your campus in a whole new way—from a scientist’s eye. From the beach to the woods, and everything in between, this class looks at the many different environments on campus and the impacts humans are having on these ecosystems. Outdoor activities fully immerse students in these habitats, while complementing classroom learning. Other topics to be covered include food sustainability, energy and water usage, and management of these resources to become well-informed critical thinkers around your campus. DA: CCT L2 | Dr. Lindsay Rush | 8:30am–12:15pm |
| BI199 | Sp Topics: Contemporary Anatomy | Prerequisite: BI105 This course compares classes of animal structures, with a focus on vertebrates. Such comparisons help us understand animal evolution, major body systems, and their relationships to the environment. These insights are relevant to the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Studying comparative anatomy fosters a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of life. DA: CCT L1 |
Dr. Fouad Janat | 8:30am- 12:15pm |
| BS351 | Grad School & Beyond | Prerequisite: Junior or senior status This course is intended for upper division students considering graduate school as a next step following baccalaureate completion and will examine the grad school selection process, required entrance exams (such as GRE, MAT), résumé/CV creation, and other topics. This is to be an active, intensive, participation-oriented seminar. DA: L3 C |
Dr. Tim Daty | 1:00pm–4:45pm |
| CJ199 | Sp Topics: Prison Pop-Culture: The Faces Behind Bars | Explores the complex differences between inmate populations, including juveniles, women, LGBTQ, veterans, men, those with mental illness, and those who are a part of gangs. By analyzing these complexities, students will learn best practices for supervising and communicating with the different inmate populations, thereby better preparing them for working within the correctional system. DA: C L1 | Dr. Jenna Curren | 1:00pm–4:45pm |
| CW102 | College Writing and Research | Prerequisite: CW101 (C grade or better), the equivalent, or permission of the instructor. This course reinforces the skills taught in CW101 while introducing students to the procedures of academic and professional research. Assignments will emphasize information literacy skills needed to find and evaluate appropriate sources, and proper documentation of sources, as well as writing to analyze and synthesize ideas and incorporate information from sources in support of an original thesis. A minimum grade of C is required for graduation. DA: C L1 |
Megan Swanson | 8:30am–12:15pm |
| EL223 | Young Adult Literature | Prerequisite: CW102 (C grade or better) Novels geared towards readers in middle school and high school have gained extraordinary popularity with this age group in recent years. Also, during the past two decades, literary critics and cultural theorists have focused more attention on the psychological, social, and political implications of young adult fiction. In this course we will read classic and con- temporary works for young adults by writers such as C.S. Lewis, J.D. Salinger, S.E. Hinton, Judy Blume, J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins and others. DA: CCT L2 |
Dr. Nancy Bombaci | 8:30am– 12:15pm |
| 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. DA: APS L1 | Dr. James Patsalides | 8:30am–12:15pm |
| MG240 | Principles of Leadership | An introduction to the foundations and principles of leadership. Students explore the concepts of motivation, leadership traits, creating a vision, understanding influence, overcoming obstacles, developing character, and establishing a professional brand. They apply hands-on leadership skills that challenge their own beliefs about leadership. Students utilize reading, self- awareness, peer assessment, and case studies to analyze leadership behaviors. This course allows students to develop their own personal leadership style. This newly discovered capability can be used in future leadership positions or as part of a team. This course is designated “W” as a writing-intensive course. DA: APS L1 | Bob Forcier | 1:00pm–4:45pm |
