Choosing the right class schedule at ASPIRA City College is easy. You can attend our programs online or at our Philadelphia campus. To select a well-fitting program schedule, first, consider commitments that draw your time and attention. Time outside of those commitments is the time you have available to commit to your education. With those considerations in mind, you’re ready to choose the learning option and schedule that best fits.
Schedule Options for ASPIRA ONLINE Students
ASPIRA’s online programs strike a balance between virtual live, instructor-led classes and self-paced experiential learning to provide flexibility and deliver desired learning outcomes. Each course meets once a week for 50 minutes in a virtual classroom for a live instructor-led session. Live sessions are back-to-back with a 10-minute break in between. Typically, you take four courses per trimester, creating a four-hour block of virtual live instructor-led classes each week. The day and time of that block are constant throughout the program for easier student planning. You select a morning or late afternoon block for your online live class schedule when you apply for admission. Besides the live online schedule block, instructors assign self-paced study activities to complete before the next live class session. On average, expect 1-2 hours of self-paced study per course each week.
ONLINE Class Schedule Options
| MEDICAL SECRETARY | COMPUTER SUPPORT | WEB DESIGN | |||
| Post-Secondary Diploma
5-Modules; 6 Weeks Each 30 Weeks Total Two 1-Week Breaks 45 Credits |
A.S.T. Degree
6 Trimesters; 12 Weeks Each 72 Weeks Total Five 1-Week Breaks 62 Credits |
A.S.T. Degree
6 Trimesters; 12 Weeks Each 72 Weeks Total Five 1-Week Breaks 62 Credits |
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| Schedule Block A
Wed 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Schedule Block B
Wed 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Schedule Block A
Mon 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Schedule Block B
Mon 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Schedule Block A
Mon 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Schedule Block B
Mon 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Schedule Options for ON-CAMPUS Students
ASPIRA City College offers three on-campus program options – two day and one evening schedule. Each plan provides valuable opportunities to attend based on your chosen program and circumstances, including non-student responsibilities. Browse the academic calendar in the school catalog for holidays and vacation breaks.
FAST PATH Day Class Schedule
The on-campus Fast Path day schedule is the shortest road to graduation and employment readiness. “Fast Path” doesn’t mean we cram in the coursework. It means we shorten your stay in school by eliminating time-consuming liberal arts requirements and further condense the timeline by shortening module and trimester breaks. Fast Path is ideal for recent high school graduates, members of the military transitioning to civilian life, and adult students who are unemployed or otherwise can commit to a full-day class schedule.
| On-Campus FAST PATH Day Class Schedule | ||||
| MEDICAL SECRETARY | COMPUTER SUPPORT | WEB DESIGN | ||
| Post-Secondary Diploma
§ Classes Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 9 months (38 weeks) 36 weeks in class + externship |
AST Degree
§ Classes Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 15 months (64 weeks) 61 weeks in class + externship |
AST Degree
§ Classes Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 15 months (64 weeks) 61 weeks in class + externship |
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| Externship schedules may vary from the class schedule. | ||||
TRADITIONAL DAY Class Schedule
With the Traditional Day class schedule, students have the whole summer semester off. That difference makes the Traditional Day schedule perfect for students with summer travel plans or young children home for summer break. Summers off extend the time to graduation; nonetheless, the Traditional Day schedule provides an effective route to career readiness
| On-Campus TRADITIONAL DAY Class Schedule | ||
| COMPUTER SUPPORT | WEB DESIGN | |
| AST Degree
Classes Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. § 20 months 76 wks. in class + externship Two 1-week semester breaks Two 15-week summer breaks |
AST Degree
Classes Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 20 months 76 wks. in class + externship Two 1-week semester breaks Two 15-week summer breaks |
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| No Classes in the Summer | Spring & Fall Semesters Only
Externship schedules may vary from the class schedule. |
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EVENING Class Schedule
Want to start a career and a better life, but your day-to-day responsibilities make it seem impossible? We have a solution for you. To help make that new career a reality, we offer the Evening schedule. Our Evening option suits students who work or otherwise have a full plate during the day. To make attending evening classes manageable, our Evening students only attend four class sessions a week, leaving ample time for other essentials.
| On-Campus EVENING Class Schedule | ||
| COMPUTER SUPPORT | WEB DESIGN | |
| AST Degree
Classes Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 30 months 121 wks. in class + externship Seven 1-week semester breaks |
AST Degree
Classes Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 30 months 121 wks. in class + externship Seven 1-week semester breaks |
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| Externship schedules may vary from the class schedule. | ||
Why ASPIRA City College?
If becoming a Medical Secretary, Web Designer, or Computer Support Specialist is the fit for you, ASPIRA City College has what you need – an affordable, accessible, and accelerated approach to completion and career entry. Our career-focused curriculum is free of liberal arts and elective requirements, so students save time and money typically spent on education and may begin their new careers faster. At City College, we believe career education should create clear paths to a brighter future, sustainable income, and opportunities for economic stability. That’s why programs offered by ASPIRA lead to High Priority Occupations in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and Bright Outlook Careers, nationally. ASPIRA City College – you are where you need to be.
ASPIRA ADVANTAGES – Accredited – Affordable – Accessible – Accelerated
- Affordable Tuition
- Financial Aid for Those Who Qualify
- Small Classes for Maximum One-to-One Attention
- Industry-Driven Relevant Curriculum
- No Liberal Arts Content Accelerates Completion
- High Priority | Bright Outlook Careers
- Apply Online for Admissions and Financial Aid
- Placement Assistance
- Online or On-Campus
- Virtual Live Instructor-Led Classes
- Block Class Schedule Options for Easy Planning
- New Laptop Computer & MS Office Software
- 24/7 Access to Extensive Digital Library
- Work Experience Gained on Supervised Externships
- Virtual and Campus-Based Student Services
- Credit for Relevant Prior Learning
It’s Time to Go for Better – Start Today!
Whether you choose a future as a Web Designer, Computer Support Specialist, or Medical Secretary, become an on-campus or online student, or select one schedule over another, attending ASPIRA City College is your first step in going for better. Learn more about our programs, Financial Aid, and student success resources by requesting info or calling us today. Better yet, schedule a virtual visit for an info session now.
If you are ready to get your future underway, contact our Admissions Department, or APPLY NOW.