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This program transition will occur in two phases:
Phase I: Migration to Blackboard LMS (July 2025)
Starting for the July 2025 quarter-term, we will move from 2U’s Digital Campus (Canvas) Learning Management System (LMS), accessed through One Login, to the Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System LMS, accessed through MySlice, to host all of our courses. We will provide ample training opportunities to help with your transition. Please look out for a follow-up email in May 2025 with the dates of these training sessions, as well as on-demand resources that will be made available before course access opens in June. You can also schedule a meeting with me to discuss how these changes may present opportunities for your program.
Phase II: Migration to Semester Calendar (January 2026)
Starting for the Spring 2026 term in January, we will shift from the 12-week quarter-term academic calendar to the 15-week semester academic calendar. This means we will have three terms in 2026 (spring, summer and fall), rather than four quarters. Your coursework will be spread out more evenly with breaks between terms, and the full-time course load will be adjusted from 6 credits to 9 credits. Students who maintain a 6-credit load each semester will still get access to federal financial aid. Please look out for a follow-up email in May 2025 with the dates of information session, as well as a FAQ document that will address questions you may have about academic advising, program planning, financial aid and other inquiries. You can also schedule a meeting with me to discuss how these changes may present opportunities for your program.
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