LaunchPad: Accelerated General Education in One Term

Are you focused, motivated and ready to launch your college journey at full speed? LaunchPad is CCAC’s new accelerated general education experience, designed for students who are prepared to complete a full semester of college coursework in just one term—through two intensive eight-week sessions.

Whether you’re aiming to transfer, earn an associate degree or simply get ahead, LaunchPad helps you build early momentum and knock out key general education requirements with structure and support.

 

How It Works

Instead of taking multiple courses over 16 weeks, LaunchPad students take:

  • Eight credits during the first eight-week session
  • Seven credits during the second eight-week session
  • SEM 105, a two-credit College Seminar course, which spans the entire 16 weeks

LaunchPad allows you to focus on fewer classes at a time while still completing 15 credits in one semester—keeping you on pace for graduation or transfer.

Who It's For

This program is ideal for students who:

  • Place into college-level English (ENG 101) and college-level Math (MAT 108 or higher)
  • Learn best in a fast-paced, focused environment
  • Want to complete general education courses efficiently
  • Are ready to commit to full-time study with built-in academic support

Fall Schedule

Eight-Week Session 1

  • MAT 108–Intermediate Algebra (four credits)
  • ENG 101–English Composition 1 (three credits)
  • SEM 105–College Seminar (continues through the second session)

Eight-Week Session 2

  • ENG 102–English Composition 2 (three credits)
  • PSY 101–Introduction to Psychology (three credits)
  • SEM 105–College Seminar (continued; two credits total)

Why Choose LaunchPad?

  • Accelerated Progress: Complete 15 credits in one term without overload.
  • Focus: Take just two to three courses at a time to stay engaged and on track.
  • Support: SEM 105 helps develop college success skills while faculty and advisors guide you throughout.
  • Flexibility: The eight-week format offers a more manageable path for students balancing work or other responsibilities.
  • Community: Move through courses with a small group of peers in a cohort-style format.

What You Need to Qualify

  • Placement into ENG 101 and MAT 108 or higher

  • Commitment to full-time study in an accelerated format

  • Completion of placement testing and registration requirements

 

Contact Us

Academic advisors help students who are looking to graduate from CCAC with a career-focused degree. Advisors review your goals, help you to plan and schedule your classes, explain CCAC’s academic policy, and refer you to other CCAC resources. CCAC provides both in-person and virtual academic advising services to meet your busy schedule. Students in career majors are assigned to work with an advisor who will help them reach their goals. 

 

Transfer counselors support students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to continue their education. Transfer counselors help you to identify the college you plan to attend after CCAC, select the major you intend to pursue, and plan and schedule classes that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. CCAC provides both in-person and virtual academic transfer counseling services to meet your busy schedule. Students in transfer majors are assigned to work with a transfer counselor who will help them reach their goals.