Evening and Weekend Programs

The mission of the Office of Evening and Weekend Programs (OEW) is to deliver services to evening and weekend students and faculty. We serve as a liaison for students to the administrative and academic offices. We assist students with all issues related to evening and weekend classes, including advisement and registration. OEW's charge is to review evening, weekend and accelerated offerings and recommend schedule adjustments to department chairs. Students who attend courses at night and on weekends can take advantage of various delivery methods, such as virtual courses, to attain their undergraduate degrees.

Educational Options and Flexibility

As an evening and weekend student, you are not limited; you will have the flexibility of attending college full-time or part-time. Monday thru Friday, evening classes begin as early as 4:00 p.m.; however, the largest selection of evening courses start at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter. Saturday and Sunday courses begin as early as 8:30 a.m. 

Accelerated Studies

Students can fast-track their undergraduate degrees by taking advantage of accelerated courses (AC). AC courses meet for seven weeks and allow students to complete two courses within the same timeslot for one complete semester. Students can also fast-track their degree by taking online courses, registering for 18 credits a semester, and enrolling in summer and winter intersessions. Other options to fast track are the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), request department challenge exams, and approval of portfolio development by earning credit for prior learning/life experiences. All of the above must be related to your degree of study.

Coordinated Undergraduate Education (CUE)

The CUE (Coordinated Undergraduate Education) Initiatives at Medgar Evers College are specifically designed to enhance student success and align with the broader CUNY Strategic Plan. These initiatives focus on several key areas:

• Student Academic Preparation: Strengthening students' foundational academic skills to ensure they are well-prepared for college-level coursework.

• Student Development and Campus Resources: Providing programs and resources that support students' overall development and connect them with essential campus services.

• Faculty Professional Development: Offering programs and opportunities for faculty to enhance their teaching skills, particularly through the adoption of nationally recognized pedagogical techniques.

The overarching goal of CUE Initiatives is to improve student academic outcomes and foster an environment conducive to their success at Medgar Evers College.

Students can typically earn CPL credits through two main methods:

• Examinations: This involves taking standardized tests (such as CLEP, DSST, or institution-specific exams) that assess their knowledge in a particular subject area.

• Portfolio Development: Students can compile a portfolio of their work, experiences, and reflections, demonstrating how their prior learning aligns with college-level learning outcomes. This portfolio is then assessed by faculty experts.

CPL can significantly reduce the time and cost of earning a degree by acknowledging and validating a student's existing expertise.