FastTrack
Your Success.
Complete your degree or certificate faster with Accelerated 8-Week Programs at MiraCosta College — designed for students balancing work, family, and school.
A faster, focused path to your goals.
FastTrack programs are accelerated pathways that help you build skills and complete your goals faster — whether you're earning a certificate, preparing to transfer, or exploring a new career.
By focusing on fewer classes at a time, you stay engaged in your coursework while moving through the program with consistency and momentum.
8-Week Terms
Two focused terms each semester.
Stay Full-Time
13–14 units per semester.
Flexible Formats
Hybrid and fully online options.
Real Support
Counselors, mentors & tutoring.
Choose the path that fits your future.
Associate Degrees
for Transfer (ADTs)
Accelerated Stackable
Certificate Programs
Hybrid and Fully
Online Options
Built around real life — work, family, and school.
Focus on fewer classes at a time
Take 2 courses every 8 weeks instead of juggling 4–5 all semester.
Stay full-time and finish faster
Complete approximately 13–14 units per semester.
Predictable schedule
Plan work, family, and life with confidence.
Real-world experience
Internships, career exploration, and hands-on learning.
Dedicated support
Academic counselors and program specialists, peer mentors and support resources, tutoring, financial aid, and career services.
Real students. Real results.
After taking a long break from school, 8-week classes helped me save time and stay on track for transfer while balancing a full-time job and living on my own.
— FastTrack Student16 Week Semester
13–14 units · Full-timeTake 13-14 units total — qualifies as a full-time student while keeping your weekly load manageable.
Get Started Today.
Join the interest list, choose the program that's right for you, and enroll in the mapped courses. Our team will contact you to ensure seamless enrollment and support you throughout the FastTrack process.