Minimesters
Minimesters are short, three-week semesters offered between longer semesters. They're a great way to complete required courses and help you earn your degree sooner.
TCC offers Wintermesters (December–January) and Maymesters (May).
What are important dates/deadlines for Maymester?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | Maymester classes available in MyTCCTrack Note: Choose the Summer 2025 term |
| March 24, 2025 | Open registration begins |
| May 12, 2025 | Last day to register |
| May 12, 2025 | Payment deadline |
| May 15, 2025 | Last day for 100% tuition refund |
| May 16, 2025 | Classes begin |
| May 19, 2025 | Official day of record (Census date) |
| May 28, 2025 | Last day to drop |
| May 30, 2025 | Final exams/Classes end |
What are important dates/deadlines for Wintermester?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 | Wintermester classes available in MyTCCTrack Note: Choose the Spring 2026 term |
| October 20, 2025 | Priority registration begins |
| October 27, 2025 | Open registration begins |
| December 15, 2025 | Last day to register |
| December 15, 2025 | Payment deadline |
| December 18, 2025 | Last day for 100% tuition refund |
| December 19, 2025 | Classes begin |
| December 23, 2025 | Official day of record (Census date) |
| January 5, 2026 | Last day to drop |
| January 7, 2026 | Final exams/Classes end |
What is the format for minimester classes and when do they meet?
Minimester courses are available in three options:
- Blended, which means you will attend class in person part-time and complete assignments online,
- In-person, which means you will attend class in-person for the entire course,
- Online, which means you will take the class fully online (offered only through our TCC Connect Campus)
Find more about your class's format in the Additional Information area of the course section details.
Which classes are offered during minimester?
You can view the schedule of minimester courses by visiting MyTCCTrack.
Follow the instructions for how to find minimester classes in MyTCCTrack.
Schedule an appointment with an advisor to discuss course offerings and which classes will fit with your degree plan.
Can I use my financial aid for minimester classes?
No, but you may be eligible for reimbursement.
Minimester hours are combined with the next 16-week semester (Wintermester with spring, Maymester with summer). Financial aid funding is not disbursed until approximately 10 days before the start of your classes. When your financial aid is disbursed, you may receive enough financial aid money to reimburse the cost of your minimester course.
Financial aid students must pay for their minimester courses at the time they register or set up a payment plan to avoid having their classes dropped.
Learn more about financial aid.
How do I pay for minimester classes?
You can pay through one of the following options:
- Online throughMyTCCTrack
- Setting up a payment plan, or
- In person at a campus Business Services.
Find more FAQs about paying for minimester classes.
How do I find minimester classes?
To find the list of minimester courses, you should:
- Go to the Course Catalog: Advanced Search in MyTCCTrack
- Choose corresponding Spring or Summer term and enter the term's Meeting Start Date and Meeting End Date.
- Click search.
It should display the minimester courses and you can narrow down your options using the additional filters.
How many hours can I take during a minimester?
You can only take a maximum of 3 hours during a minimester.
Updated April 03, 2025