FAST: Flexible Accelerated Shorter-Term

​​​You don't have to make your life fit into a traditional academic year. DMACC recognizes 16 weeks of classes that start in August and January isn't the best fit for everyone. If you're looking for a schedule that works for you, then consider taking DMACC FAST Classes:Flexible Accelerated, Shorter-Term.

DMACC FAST Classes are condensed and offer more sessions throughout the year, but you earn the same credits you would in a semester-long class. Graduation and career success will come sooner than you think!

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To register for a FAST class, students are highly encouraged to first meet with an academic advisor.

View All Upcoming ​FAST Classes

Campuses and Centers

• Ankeny Campus
• Boone Campus
• Carroll Campus
• Newton Campus
• Urban Campus
• West Des Moines Campus

• DMACC Career Academy, Hunziker Center, Ames
• DMACC at Perry VanKirk Career Academy
• DMACC Southridge Center

Online Classes

• View a complete listing of online FAST classes

Class Types
 

Before registering for classes, please view our Class Types page. 

DMACC is offering a wider variety and new delivery methods.

Review the class types to pick the class delivery method right for you.