Block Scheduling
The World has Changed.
The College Experience Should Too.
Aquinas College is the first in Michigan and one of the very few in the country to offer an option for one-class-at-a-time scheduling—an innovative model that maximizes your investment and provides deep exploration, experiential learning, and ultimate flexibility.
We are flipping traditional classroom delivery on its side
and modernizing it for the today's students ... one class at a time.
Traditional College Schedule
One-Class-at-a-Time Schedule
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Concentrated Learning
Deeply explore one topic at a time.
Extended Breaks
Each 3 1/2-week class ends with a 4-day weekend.
Flexibility
Afternoons and evenings are open for work, athletics, hobbies, study, and leisure.Hands-On, Real-World Experience
Extended class times allow for experiential learning and theory application.Develop Relationships
Really get to know your classmates and professors. Faculty mentoring and community connections extend learning beyond the classroom too.One-Class-at-a-Time Scheduling for the Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
FAQS on One One-Class-at-a-Time Scheduling
No, this schedule is optional and primarily designed for the first year of college. About one in four incoming first-year students is accepted into the program.
To maximize the student experience, Aquinas offers a limited number of spaces in the one-class-at-a-time cohort. During the application process, prospective students are asked if they would like to opt into the program and to rank their overall interest in it.
While not all programs of study can operate under this schedule (check with your admissions counselor!), one class at a time is great for a wide variety of students. Whether you’re working a job in the afternoon, need a little extra time to study, or just don’t want to juggle coursework for multiple classes, this can be a great option for you.
You are able to concentrate on one subject at a time which translates into greater depth of learning with an emphasis on application of learning, experiential learning, problem-based learning, and relationship development. This kind of learning tends to be especially impactful and, as many students report, relevant to the kinds of experiences they encounter after leaving college.
